Sterile, absolutely! The Standards don't change because the location does. Always sterile.
On 10/12/06, Lawler, Maureen C. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
STERILE! ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Fry, Cheryl Sent: Thu 10/12/2006 8:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: sterile or "clean" port accesing When accessing implanted ports, what is the current procedure nowadays? Sterile or "clean"? please share with us your procedure. We understand we are in the dark ages because we still do it as a sterile procedure? We need to have dialog with our manager.Thank you! Cheryl Fry CRNI IV Access Nursing University health Care Columbia, MO
