Connected Health

WISVAN (Wisconsin Vascular Access Network) had our quarterly meeting last night.  Troy Bettts, MS, RN President began the meeting discussing the difference between Negative, Positive and Neutral connectors for IV lines.  He discussed the history of the connectors and the

When caring for any CVC,  staff and patients need to be educated in prevention of  bloodstream infections.  Hand hygiene, masks, sterile gloves, sterile dressing changes and patient education are key elements in reducing infections.  Nurses and Doctors need to know