Can anyone share what the frequency of IV site assessment is at their facility? Specifically, for adults, both central and peripheral, what is the frequency? Is there a difference between saline locked lines and those with continuous infusions?
Thanks in advance for your input!
Janine Pritchett, RN-BC, BSN
Clinical Educator - Vascular Access
Multicare Health System
INS has a detailed position paper on this issue. Go to www.ins1.org to download that paper. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861