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Background

Literature Review:

Campbell and John, (2013)

Joe and George (2013)

Literature & Practice Alignment:

PICC lines provide greater safety and patient satisfaction for long-term or repeated caustic intravenous infusions (IV) (Campbell & John, 2013). Sterile procedures are strictly adhered to as explained by Joe and George (2012). Decreased phlebitis rates and IV restarts are noted on the Medical Surgical units and Intensive Care units. Patient satisfaction with the care has been increased in the same proportions reported by Campbell and John (2013).

Testimonial

Goal: Safety, Patient Preference, Comfort

PICC lines were initiated in 2013 in accord with the recommendations in the literature. The Nursing Licensing Board addressed the issue through research and education. Nurses trained on the procedure and have participated in the State Board training and exam. These nurses are certified to initiate and discontinue PICC lines. As a member of the IV team, I am certified and have inserted many PICC lines. Patients on long-term IV therapy or receiving high acidity medications are provided with better and safer vascular access with a PICC line.

Campbell, J.T. & John, M (2012). PIC lines. Journal of PICCs, 25(3), 12–15

Joe, H. & George, T. (2013). Nurses and peripherally inserted central catheters. Intravascular Nurse Today, 54(54), 210-211