Tag Archives: Nursing teams
Are We Choosing the Right Device?
We educate all across the US on insertion of ultrasound guided devices from IV’s, Midlines and PICC’s. The most important process we teach is “Which device” should I place? Device Selection for IV therapy is the first step in the
Building a Cost Effective Team/Program for Vascular Access
When looking at building a sustainable Vascular Access Program/ Vascular Access Team we often get asked “where do we start”? There are 4 things needed to get you started: 1) Formal education, 2) The right gauge and length of catheters (PIV, Midline, PICC/CVC),
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
Intraosseous EZ-IO Access Seminar
Join CVC Health Care tonight at an event held by WISVAN, the Wisconsin chapter of the Association for Vascular Access. Visit Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar for refreshments and “Arrow Vascular: Right Line for the Right Patient at the Right
INS Webinar
Enhancing Accountable Care Through Improved CLABSI Outcomes, a webinar presented by the Infusion Nurses Society, is being offered April 29, 2015 from 12-1 p.m. The free webinar will focus on the Affordable Care Act and the way it’s changing the
Bloodstream Infections Halved
A recent article from The Times of Northwest Indiana examined the rate of infection in Methodist Hospitals with the use of widespread IV disinfection caps. The study took place over a 21-month frame and reduced the bloodstream infection rate to nearly
Medicare cuts payments to 721 hospitals for HACs: 15 things to know Written by Ayla Ellison and Kelly Gooch | December 19, 2014
In fiscal 2015, 721 hospitals will have their Medicare payments reduced for being among the 25 percent of hospitals with the highest rates of hospital-acquired conditions. Here are 15 things to know about the HAC program and the hospitals receiving
VA Iron Mountain expands Vascular Access Program
The nurses at the VA Hospital in Iron Mountain MI, held two days of vascular access education. The hospital currently has 4 nurses who place PICC lines. Adding another nurse will allow the team to be available to “insert
VAD class at Blackhawk Technical College
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
China, After the line is placed
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
