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
The risk of CLABIs
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
How Genentech can help
What have we learned?
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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