Do more with less: a surgery directed institutional model for resident central line training

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation Training
• Vascular Access Procedures

Background:

• Traditional central line placement training is resource-intensive.
• A novel 3-phase training program was developed.
• The program aimed to maintain training efficiency and reduce demands.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized, 3-phase central venous catheter placement training program.
• To assess the impact on training efficiency, resource utilization, and faculty requirements.
• To determine resident satisfaction and procedural confidence.

Main Methods:

• Pre- and post-intervention assessments of trainee performance.
• Program surveys to evaluate resident satisfaction and comfort.
• Comparison of resource utilization before and after program implementation.

Main Results:

• Significant improvement in online module scores (7.0 to 8.4).
• Demonstrated significant improvement in video evaluations across all postgraduate year levels.
• High resident satisfaction, increased procedural confidence, and decreased resource costs and faculty needs.

Conclusions:

• A standardized institutional training program maintains quality for central venous catheter placement.
• This approach is more cost-effective than traditional training methods.
• The 3-phase program successfully reduced faculty and resource demands.