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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
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
Infection rates are lowering, but we can still do more…
Infection rates are on the way down, but there is still a lot of work to do to achieve zero percent. ConsumerReports.org reported in Feb 2013: “The new CDC report focuses on three kinds of infections: central-line bloodstream infections in
Create a VAT for 2013
Having a skilled team of nurses placing an monitoring Vascular Access Devices is so important to patient satisfaction. When patients know that they have a team of skilled experts checking in on them gives them a sense of security. Patients
