The Importance of Proactive CVAD Care and Maintenance
Why is CVAD care and maintenance so important?
Catheter occlusion is the most common noninfectious complication of long-term CVAD use1
Nurses need to proactively assess CVADs for patency
Occluded catheters may have a serious impact on patients
Thrombotic occlusions are associated with infection risk
Thrombotic occlusions may impact cost of care
CLABSI is a “triple jeopardy” adverse reimbursement outcome
Is your hospital’s reputation at stake?
Implement a program for proactive CVAD care and maintenance
Assess needs and identify gaps
Review policies and procedures
Are your protocols aligned with evidence-based standards?
Applying evidence-based protocals
Documenting patency checks
Creating a culture of accountability
Implement an education plan to support patency and CVAD care
3 steps to monitor progress
Assess needs and identify gaps
Create an education plan to support patency and CVAD care
Protocol for assessment of CVAD function
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