Tag Archives: PICC
The Importance of Vascular Access Teams
We have been building and promoting the use of vascular access teams all across the US for several years now. We know the value these teams bring to facilities, such as reduced supply costs and reduced health care workers time
Posted in Resources, tips, vascular access, vascular access programs
Tagged Experts in Vascular Access, JCPSG, patient safety, Patient Safety Goals, PICC, VAT, WHO
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Take your PICC: New guide aims to decrease dangers from long-term IV devices
This is a great read for all of us. Like the “MAGIC” We are much more than PICC nurses. We are the experts in vascular access device selection. Our collegues look at the “PICC” nurse as the expert. We need
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Tagged Educating the entire team, Midline, PICC, PIV, vascular access devices
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Infusion Teams, where do we start?
Patients of all ages and diseases are subject to Infusion Therapy. When patients are admitted to the hospital or are having outpatient procedures, the nurse is the first health care professional that comes in contact with them. When assessing their
Posted in Education, Procedures, Resources
Tagged PICC, PIV, VAD Selection, vascular access teams, VAT
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