What is the reference to "Orange Band"?
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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
