RE: Research info needed

[Kokotis, Kathy]

Here is the answers for the general serve and Chris I will e-mail you separate   Cost of PIV published labor and materials   OHSU - Santolucito - $32 (2000) Kokotis - $25.00 (1996) Dr. Shears - Mayo in the JIN this year ($15 and change) I think he is low in his StatLock analysis as nursing labor is 20-40 minutes according to INS and I agree with INS   Average cost of nursing labor - RN magazine does a yearly survey in July/august $23.00 - $50.00 - it varies across the country and amount of service years   Average cost of PICC placement: Published:   Kokotis: $150 very low (96) - $300 average (2005) Royer = $155 (99) VA Seattle Santolucito - OHSU - $250 (2000) Dobstoff - USCI I believe ($89) (2002) Anstett - Tampa General (04) = $200   I think in 2006 with salaries being higher and supplies you are looking at $300   Average cost of declotting I just published in my article (05) with drug supplies you are looking at $150 Those are the ones I can answer for you kathy         Confidentiality Notice:  This e-mail and any attachments are intended only for the use of those to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and prohibited from further disclosure under law. If you have received this e-mail in error, its review, use, retention and/or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments.[v1.0] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Cavanaugh Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 11:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Research info needed Hi group— I need to do some research and having difficulty finding what I am looking for.  Some of these topics have been addressed before on the list, so I am hoping you can save me some time…I need some answers and published info to back them if available.  1) Average cost of PIV placement 2) Average cost of nursing hour 3) Average cost of PICC placement 4) Average cost of declotting central line and PICC (if different) 5) JCAHO guidelines for acute care regarding infusion pumps, if any, other than anti-free flow protection 6) JCAHO guidelines if any for IV medication administration 7) Documentation of accuracy with gravity or dial a flow infusion 8) Documentation of errors using gravity or dial a flow (over/under infusion) 9) Documentation of infection risks due to hub manipulation   I realize this is a large list, but any assistance is greatly appreciated.   Thank you so much! Chris Cavanaugh, CRNI 3606 Molona Dr. Orlando, FL 32837 407-928-9297