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CVC Insertion Classes for all Disciplines
We build teams and programs all across the US. Some of our smaller facilities may have one or two inserters. We can teach you to be the expert in vascular access and learn to place all devices from the PIV
Bundling and Education?… We approve!
Bundled Interventions, Ongoing Education Can Address Threat of Device-Related Infections “Nurses play a key role in minimizing the occurrence of these infections,” says Elaine Foster, PhD, MSN, RN, dean of nursing and healthcare programs at American Sentinel University. “It’s important
Clinically Indicated
Our Vascular Access Team has been looking at how to implement clinically indicated removal of the PIV vs routinely removing the device at 96 hours. We first brought the idea to our Nurse Managers and DON. We wanted to get
New PICC Team at Fort HealthCare
Say congratulations to Fort HealthCare’s new PICC insertion team! The team is comprised of Deb Roe, NP, Bridgett Piller, RN, Toni Clemens, RN, Gail Bishach, RN and Heather White, RN. The team will also be adding their hospitalist. These nurses
Kits for Central Lines are key to reducing infection rates
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,
Catheter Securement Devices
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
