A number of the indicators recommended in the standard are specified for collection through a point prevalence survey of patients with a PIVC in situ.
2021
Presentation
In this presentation learn what healthcare variation is, and, given so many competing demands in healthcare delivery, why it is important. Hear from Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan as she makes the case for examining and understanding healthcare variation.
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Monitoring the implementation of this clinical care standard will help organisations to meet some of the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
What is a peripheral intravenous catheter?
What do clinicians need to know?
The Management of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters Clinical Care Standard includes ten evidence-based quality statements to promote the skillful use of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) and to reduce complications including infections.
Purpose
To minimise complications by ensuring that PIVCs are removed safely when they are no longer needed, when they malfunction or when complications develop. Replacement with a new device only occurs when IV therapy needs to continue.
Purpose
To ensure that PIVCs are promptly removed when they are no longer needed.