As regards Sandra's comments about "Unsterile" Tape what is the standard of practice for starting PIVs--Are there guidelines and who is responsible for inforcing the standards--Is that a concern for JACHO?
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Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia
Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia
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From: "Schwaner, Sandra L *HS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Listservers:
> I've just worked extensively with the practice council, procedure committee,
> procurement, center for organizational development and representatives of
> numerous pt care areas to develop a comprehensive IV care package. One of the
> procedures was on dressing IVs and specified that no unsterile tape was to be
> used, and that a sterile dressing needed to be applied. When this was
> questioned by the outpatient areas (Iv is only left in for 10 ments for
> photovoltaic therapy or ct or whatever), I reiterated the need for infection
> control, and for consistency....when you go to UVA and have your IV started, you
> can expect it to be started this way and dressed this way. I am now being asked
> for studies on infection rates in outpatient areas with nonsterile dressing
> practices......any suggestions?
>
> I believe strongly in evidence based practice, and try to practice what I
> preach.....but I'm feeling that common sense has left the building....
>
>
> Sandra L. Schwaner MSN, RN, ACNP
> P.O. Box 800377
> Angiography/ Interventional Radiology
> University of Vriginia
> Office: 434-924-9401 - 434-243-7081
> Fax: 434-982-6468
> Pager # 6180
>
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