2016 INS Financial Report
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: 2016 INS Financial Report Source Type: research
State of the Society
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: State of the Society Source Type: research
Working Together to Advance Patient Safety
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Perspectives from INS Partners Source Type: research
Striking a Balance Between High Tech and High Touch
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Editorial Source Type: research
Impact of Ultrasound on Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement on Vein Thrombosis Risk
This study compared the rate of venous thrombosis in patients with and without US-guided catheter placement. This prospective, single-blind, observational study assessed for venous thrombosis in 153 veins from 135 patients. Veins were evaluated by a research nurse blinded to the method of placement between 48 and 72 hours after the SPC was placed. The Fisher exact test showed a significant difference between vessel compressibility and catheter insertion method (P = .0012). The proportion of noncompressible veins was significantly greater when US was used in comparison with freehand SPC insertion. The Mantel-Haenszel chi-sq...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - April 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Standardizing Best Nursing Practice for Implanted Ports: Applying Evidence-based Professional Guidelines to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
This article identifies strategies implemented at a comprehensive ambulatory cancer center to integrate professional evidence-based standards and guidelines for implanted port care into nursing practice at the point of care. (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - April 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
A Novel Needle-Free Blood Draw Device for Sample Collection From Short Peripheral Catheters
A new US Food and Drug Administration-cleared needleless blood collection device (PIVO; Velano Vascular, San Francisco, CA) for short peripheral catheters was compared with conventional venipuncture for collecting blood samples for routine laboratory analysis from adult healthy volunteers. The PIVO device was comparable with venipuncture in terms of providing high-integrity samples (no hemolysis or clotting), equivalent laboratory values, and better patient experience as assessed by pain scores. Further studies to assess the overall utility of the PIVO device are warranted. (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - April 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Establishing a Dedicated Difficult Vascular Access Team in the Emergency Department: A Needs Assessment
Peripheral vascular access is one of the most common procedures performed in emergency departments across the United States. Successful venipuncture is critical in providing timely diagnosis and treatments for patients. The aim of this article is to describe a needs assessment performed in a level-one academic emergency department to establish the need for a dedicated team for patients with difficult vascular access. Results from this assessment suggest that difficult vascular access represents tangible threats to patient safety and increased use of resources. (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - April 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Extending Short Peripheral Catheter Dwell Time: A Best Practice Discussion
This article examines the relationship between SPC dwell time and the incidence of phlebitis and potential bacteremia. The literature is replete with most studies supporting SPCs remaining in situ until a clinical reason warrants catheter removal. Removing and not routinely restarting unneccessary intravenous catheters can help prevent catheter-related infections and other vascular complications and reduce cost. (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - April 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Working Together to Educate and Safeguard You
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - April 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Perspectives from INS Partners Source Type: research
Protection Is Key in a Risky Business
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - April 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Editorial Source Type: research
Continuing Education for Nursing Contact Hours and CRNI® Recertification Units
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: CE Education Source Type: research
Integrating Quality and Safety Competencies to Improve Outcomes: Application in Infusion Therapy Practice
This study examines individual and system application of the QSEN competencies and the Infusion Nurses Society's 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice in the improvement of patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Efficacy of Reducing Alteplase Dose to Restore Patency in Nonhemodialysis Central Vascular Access Devices
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are preventable through vigilant and thorough care.1 When CLABSIs occurred at a facility in Southwest Arizona, the root cause analysis discovered that declotting agents, such as alteplase, were not given routinely when nonhemodialysis (non-HD) central vascular access devices (CVADs) lacked blood return. A PICO question was developed that guided the review of literature and central line care standards of practice: In the adult patients with non-HD central lines, what medications are currently recommended to restore patency? As a result of this project, our facility in...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates in the Context of a Caring-Healing Environment: A Patient Safety Program Evaluation
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) prove to be detrimental to both the patient and the hospital. The present study was a quality improvement training project to affect CLABSI rates in the cardiac intensive care unit in the context of a caring-healing environment, and contributed to a culture of patient safety to empower staff to speak up if they see a breach in protocol at any time. A caring-healing environment encouraged staff to take the extra time and precautions to prevent infections for their patients and created a better quality of care for the patients. (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
