RE: Tracking mechanism

[jhull]

We track almost all of these parameters in an access database that can run reports and calculations for infection and complications.

We only measure the external line when we change the dressing and the arm circumference if there appears to be a change or the patient has a complaint.

 

Jan Hull RN, CRNI
Assistant Manager SDC / Infusion Services
Lebanon Community Hospital
Lebanon, Oregon
541-451-7851
fax 541-451-7520

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kristin Robertson
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 7:50 AM
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Subject: Tracking mechanism

To all of the insightful people on this list serve:

 

I am looking for ways to improve our tracking mechanism of PICC insertions.  Currently we use a spreadsheet and include all of the following data:

1.) Name of patient

2.) Age of patient

3.) Date of insertion

4.) Diagnosis requiring insertion

5.) Unit of PICC placement

6.) Dr. who ordered PICC

7.) Arm circ. and PICC length measurements

8.) Who placed the PICC

9.) # of IV sticks prior to PICC order

10.) # of days of hospital stay before PICC ordered

11.) # of dwell days of PICC

12.) When PICC d/ced and why

 

This seems like a lot of data, and I am not sure that all of it is necessary for future reference. Also, I am wondering what the general consensus is for daily measurements of lines and if everyone is still practicing this way.  Any help in these matters would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks for all of your help,

Kristin Robertson RN, BSN

Vascular Access Specialist

Freeman Health System

Joplin, Missouri

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