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Abstract Background: Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs) are the most common healthcare associated infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The nurse has an important role in CLABSI bundle during insertion and maintenance. This study aimed to: Assess nursing knowledge and compliance regarding CLABSI bundle. Setting: This study was conducted at the (NICU) in Children University Hospital (Abu Elrish) El-Mounira and New Kasr El-Ani Teaching Hospital. Design: A descriptive design was used. Sample: A convenient sample of 86 nurses included in the study working at the previously mentioned setting. Tools: The first tool is a predesigned questionnaire sheet to assess nurses’ knowledge about CLABSI bundle; the second tool was observational check list to assess nurses’ compliance for neonates with CVL. Results: Revealed that less than half of thems had poor knowledge and more than half had average knowledge about CLABSI bundle while more than half had not comply practice. Conclusion: The current study provides a picture of the current nursing knowledge an.J.compliance of CLABSI bundle in NICUs. The study conducted that less than half had poor knowledge and less than half had average knowledge about CLABSI bundle while more than half had incompetent practice. In addition, the study illustrated an absence of a uniform protocol for prevention of CLABSI in the studied NICUs and absence of adequate training. This indicates the need for developing a protocol for CLABSI prevention based upon current evidence based guidelines and make education program on this protocol. There is also a need for establishing a system to implement prevention protocols and the monitoring of adherence and CLABSI bundle. Recommendations: Collaboration and continuing education of the staff in the NICUs are vital to improve their knowledge and compliance of CLABSI bundle. There is also a need for establishing a system to implement prevention protocols and the monitoring of adherence and CLABSI bundle. Units need to make checklists for insertion and maintenance bundle for each patient and also make kits for CVL insertion and dressing change. |