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Hi Daniela,
We are currently trialling an invasive devices tracking sheet as well. It is focussed on indwelling rather than all invasive devices. This form has been designed to replace one that purely focussed on IVDs. We have tried to eliminate free text and have included prompts to plan for removal/replacement of all devices including IDCs.
In relation to your specific questions
* How do staff undertake a daily review of an IDC and how do they know when the device is due for change or removal?
On the new form we are trialling staff must record when a device is due for change or removal – this includes IDCs. This form is used to assist with bedside handover. It must be completed each shift as relevant
* Is your documentation electronic or written and does it feature prompts?
Paper based bedside form, no specific prompts but staff are to record when a device is due for change/removal
* Do you have patient education materials regarding these devices?
Not specifically at present
* How do you address IV line labelling in your organisation?
We use a dressing with a date/ time of insertion label
* What systems do you have in place to ensure best practice is being maintained by staff?
This form has a barcode and will be fully auditable with the ability to provide feedback on use and compliance
If you think our form we are trialling may be of interest you are welcome to let me know and I would be happy to share it with you off line, even though it is still being developed.
Kind regards
Rachel
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Rachel Thomson
Nurse Unit Manager
Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
Tasmanian Health Organisation-South
Please note that my number has changed from 8th March 2016 to
*: 03 6166 7882/ 6166 8658
Level 4, H Block
48 Liverpool Street
Hobart, 7000
Dear colleagues,
We are currently reviewing best practice management of peripheral intravenous cannulas (PIVCs), central venous access devices (CVADs), and indwelling urinary catheters (IDCs).
We are interested to know what interventions and strategies other health care services have in the multidisciplinary care of these devices and how such practices are sustained.
For instance:
* How do staff undertake a daily review of an IDC and how do they know when the device is due for change or removal?
* Is your documentation electronic or written and does it feature prompts?
* Do you have patient education materials regarding these devices?
* How do you address IV line labelling in your organisation?
* What systems do you have in place to ensure best practice is being maintained by staff?
Your feedback on successful interventions in the care of PIVCs, CVADs and IDCs (we are interested in any aspects of this and not limited to the questions above) is most appreciated.
Please feel free to contact me directly via my contact information below.
With thanks in advance,
Daniela
Daniela Karanfilovska
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention & Healthcare Epidemiology
t 03 90762819 m 0427 703769
e D.Karanfilovska@alfred.org.au
Alfred Health
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Melbourne VIC 3004
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VIC 3181 Australia
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