The partnering of a hospital and Centurion Medical Products shows great results for Rush-Copley Medical Center. Here is a short article that was published last fall in the Journal of Association for Vascular Access by Donna Matocha, MSN, RN, CNRN,
I had an opportunity to review some of our patient satisfaction surveys. It wasn’t surprising to me that many concerns were about the peripheral IV insert. One patient even stated “It was the most painful thing I ever had
When we look at best practice, improving patient outcomes, implementing evidenced based protocols in the insertion, care and maintenance of vascular access devices, we have to look at nurses to be the leaders. Nurses are becoming the coordinators, leaders, teachers,
Connectors and Caps can play a key role in preventing complications with our vascular access devices. Caps can eliminate the compliance issue with scrubbing. Data states to “scrub” for 15 seconds before attaching your syringe. When you count this
AVA Journal article published in 2011 discusses the importance of the securement device for the most common acute invasive procedure, the PIV. With all the PICC’s, Port’s and Central Catheters getting all the attention these days, we must nor forget
A big thank you to the nursing students at Blackhawk Technical College. Today we discussed many topics related to Vascular Access Devices. With all the different types of catheters, connectors and caps in our facilities, it is very difficult
During my visit to China I learned that the Nurses are skilled in PICC line insertion. Some nurses place over 500 PICC lines a year. This is amazing! I have been placing PICC lines for 18 years and I can’t
The Joint Commission E-dition on National Patient Safety Goals states: Implement evidenced-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections. Thirteen elements of performance were released in January of 2013. Goal number 13 states: “Evaluate all central venous catheters routinely
CDC released the April 2013 CDC/NHSN Protocol Corrections, Clarification, and Additions that surveillance will occur in any inpatient location where denominator data can be collected, which may include critical/intensive care units (ICU), specialty care areas (SCA) neonatal units including neonatal
There are new products on the market for securing the catheter. Many of them can be used to secure different lines. One securement device for all lines aides in the compliance of caring and maintaining these devices. You can use
