Tag Archives: CLABSI
Investing in CLABSI Prevention Paying Off
Since the 1960’s the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been investing heavily in the understand and prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections. That investment has paid dividends, based on the findings in a study from Health Affairs (http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/33/6/1040.abstract).
Add on devices, are you using them?
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 Nashville 2013
Attended the AVA Conference for my first time. What a great event. So many nurses, vendors and speakers that all have an interest in improving patient care. Networking was the best part for me. I was very interested in the
Private Insurance Companies getting on board
5/23/13 – JOHNS HOPKINS -HOSPITALS PROFIT WHEN PATIENTS DEVELOP BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS ENP Newswire – 23 May 2013 Release date- 22052013 – Johns Hopkins researchers report that hospitals may be reaping enormous income for patients whose hospital stays are complicated by
Ultrasound for real time tip location
Real-time ultrasound to determine PICC tip location in neonates reduces need for radiographs Posted by IVTEAM on Jun 16, 2013 in IV Literature | No Comments Intravenous literature: Katheria, A.C., Fleming, S.E. and Kim, J.H. (2013) A randomized controlled trial of ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheters
Cathflo
Important Drug Information: Some vials of Cathflo® Activase® (alteplase) have been found to contain rubber-stopper particulate matter after reconstitution. This does not impact the efficacy of Cathflo Activase, as the drug itself has not been compromised. Filtration through a 5-micron filter needle
NPSG 07.04.01
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
Reporting infection rates outside the ICU
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
WISVAN Meeting 4/25/13
Attended the Wisconsin Vascular Access Network quarterly meeting today. The WI chapter of AVA is a great networking media for nurses who care for patients with a Vascular Access Device. We had a guest speaker sponsored by Genentech, Lorelle
No blood return from the PICC line
A patient came to the urgent care today with a triple lumen power PICC. The patient was from a local skilled nursing facility and was being treated for an infection. The nurse called and stated they were unable to
