From June 19-23, 140 residents from ten different residency programs were trained in how to place a central line. This was the largest cohort since the program began at UNC Hospitals in 2015.
Each day was filled with multidisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, and outstanding engagement. Many trainers expressed how much they valued the chance to work closely with the incoming interns, and several remarked that they learned something new from outstanding CVAD Liaisons.
Training was led by Dr. Jay Lamba, previous IHQI scholar and a committed team of faculty, chief residents, and two CVAD Liaisons at every session. The CVAD Liaisons supported residents with gowning, gloving, and kit setup, while also offering practical tips and reinforcing best practices. This effort was supported by the Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement (IHQI), with coordination by Program Manager Cristina Collins and Project Coordinator Janine Camara.
Feedback from residents highlights the impact of this training program:
“I really appreciated the opportunity to go through the central line kit with the chief residents. This experience allowed me to know and understand what each part of the kit is used for and how to organize my setup. One-on-one mentorship with an attending was excellent. Having the opportunity to practice with both the ultrasound and the kit was very helpful. I also enjoyed receiving a lecture on central lines the week before the training.”
“Having our own kit and mentor to practice placing a central line was an amazing experience. I received real-time feedback while creating more dexterity and familiarity with the kit and procedure. This resource will ensure better safety and efficiency when placing central lines. Additional instruction about vascular identification and manometry use also increased my confidence in preventing carotid artery entry and dilation, especially because manometry was not used during my ICU rotation.”
“This training was incredibly valuable. I want to highlight to stakeholders that central line training in medical school curriculum and ICU rotations is minimal, primarily involving observation, depending on your medical school experience. This training was the first time that I received formal instruction about the procedure in a controlled educational environment.”
A special thank you to the following trainers and departments:
