I beleive this are appropriate. There are many similar types out there. If
there is other informaiton that occurs during the insertion, not on the
sticker, then that should be charted as well.
I have used them. They help speed up the already slow process.
This sticker below needs the number of attampts added. I would remove the
brand name of the utrasound. Only becasue I like to keep documentation
generic. You may change devices in the future.
I'm sure others on this site will add additional info.
Hope this helps.
Diana Melton, BSN, CRNI, MSHA
From: "Hamblin, Richelle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Pre-Printed documentation Sheets or Stickers
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 09:20:03 -0500
Does anyone use pre printed documentation sheets or stickers using the
format a check-ff list format for insertion of PICC/Midlines.
The nurses on our IV team want to use the sticker below to replace most of
the required documentation.
What are your thoughts?
What would JCAHO think?
Type of PICC
Gauge
Lot#
Expiration
Total Length of Cath
External Length
Number of Lumens
Type of PICC
Vein Basilic /Cephalic/other
Arm Circumference
Site Rite
Mirco-introducer
Lidocaine 1% 0.1-0.33mL
PICC flushed/Blood return
Dressing applied
Orange band intact
Clamps given
Teaching booklet given
Chest x-ray ordered
Patient tolerated procedure
Signature
Title/date/time
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