Never heard of it Debbie. Maybe the doc would like to provide you with some evidence based practice supporting this? I'd contact the Tegaderm rep and see if they can give you any support.
Cindy Schrum RN CRNI IVTeam Coordinator Gaston Memorial Hospital Gastonia, North Carolina (704) 834-2707 >>> "Debbie Potts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 02/28/06 1:24 PM >>> Need help quick!! Have an attending who is new to our facility who states that when he inserts a new PAC, he places a sterile TSM over site and doesn't want anyone touching his new port. Is requiring accessing THRU the TSM. Has anyone out there heard of this practice??? Have a meeting shortly, so would appreciate answers ASAP. Debbie Potts, RN, CRNI, OCN Infusion Coordinator Baptist Hospital Home RX 336-784-3254 ----------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from CaroMont Health Inc. and are intended only for the addressee(s).The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
