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Regulatory changes in available frequencies for wireless patient monitoring require many hospitals to implement new monitoring systems. Choose the best features of current technology, while allowing for future advances in both on- and off-site patient monitoring.
To determine how to properly implement new CDC evidence-based practices, collect, analyze, and apply outcomes data to provided infusion care.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revised its guidelines for preventing infections related to intravenous infusion devices. Review these recommendations and learn how to best comply with them to provide safer vascular care.
Maximize your time by using a personal digital assistant (PDA) efficiently and effectively, featuring new nursing-specific software.
Investigate alternatives to heparin, such as valved infusion catheters and luer-activated positive fluid displacement valves.
Identify, prevent, or manage the etiology of central vascular access device (CVAD) occlusions to promote better treatment outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and reduced care costs.
Vital signs monitoring advances make it possible for caregivers to assess patients with the same equipment, from admission until discharge. Before purchasing a monitoring system, be sure to clearly understand your patients' short- and long-term monitoring needs throughout the hospital.
To help prevent staff exposure to bloodborne pathogens, emphasize ongoing education and consistent use of available vascular safety advances.
Federal law mandates the use of safety intravenous (I.V.) equipment in most U.S. health care settings. In response, I.V. device manufacturers offer a wider variety of safety products that target reduction of site incidents.