Re: Accessing a PAC thru TSM

[Brian Gackenbach]

Title: Re: Accessing a PAC thru TSM

Totally agree with Lynn...not to mention...couldn't this be considered as using the TSM in an "off lable" manner?           Brian Gackenbach RN, CRNI IV Nurse Specialist U of L Hospital Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 562-3530  off. (502) 562-3836  fax. (502) 336-8816  pgr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Lynn Hadaway" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/28/2006 5:13 PM >>> I would never do this, and have never heard of such a strange request. He is ignoring all principles of infection control and skin antisepsis. Also, I have always practiced in hospitals that did not allow the physicians to change hospital policy based on their preferences. I would tell him to take a hike and continue to practice according to hospital policy and procedure. If he or she wishes to take this change through the proper hospital committees and risk management with the required supporting evidence, tell him or her to go for it. I would be that this person will back down from this ridiculous request. Lynn At 1:24 PM -0500 2/28/06, Debbie Potts wrote: 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   -- Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc. 126 Main Street, PO Box 10 Milner, GA 30257 http://www.hadawayassociates.com office 770-358-7861 ----------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Disclaimer This message, including any attachments, is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law, including PHI (Protected Health Information) covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.  If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender or contact the University of Louisville Health Care I.S. helpdesk at 502.562.3637 to report an inadvertently received message. -----------------------------------------------------