Executive Summary One of the most serious complications of central venous access is catheter-related bloodstream infection and is the leading cause of nosocomial infection. The focus of this QI project is to decrease the number of blood stream infections in patients with central lines. Benefits of this project include healthier patients and reduced costs to the patient and hospital. Prevention of catheter-related infection involves several measures which should be used in combination. The organization
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ensure the safe‚ sterile placement and removal of the Foley catheter. It also provides guidelines for catheter care and specimen collection from the catheter. Accountability: The physician is responsible for writing the order for placement of the Foley catheter. The registered nurse‚ licensed practical nurse‚ advanced care partner‚ emergency medical technician or paramedic is responsible for placing an indwelling urinary catheter (Foley catheter). The above personnel must have demonstrated the knowledge
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Primum non nocere (first do no harm) is an ancient Latin phrase that reminds nurses that the first principle of healthcare is not to harm those entrusted to our care (Nazarko‚ 2008). A research article in health has the main objectives of obtaining evidence to solve healthcare problems and investigating healthcare issues (Richardson-Tench‚ Taylor‚ Kermode‚ & Roberts‚ 2011). This paper will critique a research article on urinary catheterisation and attempt to critically analyse the effectiveness
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assisted me in meeting the module learning outcomes and build up my clinical skill such as Privacy and Dignity‚ Personal Hygiene‚ Elimination‚ Fluid Balance. Catheter Care‚ Pressure Area Care‚ Moving and Handling‚ Observation and Rapid Assessment. Kim & Loretta (2003)‚ stated that Atkinson & Murphy (1993) identified the key skills needed for reflection as ‘self awareness‚ the ability to recollect and describe accurately key aspect of the situation‚ critical analysis of the situation and synthesis of new
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Intravascular catheter complications and maintenance Intravascular catheter complications and maintenance Approximately half of the 40 million patients that require hospitalization in the United States have to receive intravenous (IV) treatment. A total of 41.8% of those hospitalized patients received IV therapy and experience phlebitis or other complications due to the therapy (Uslusoy & Mete‚ 2008). With staggering numbers as these‚ IV care proves to be a large area of nursing
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reflect on and critically analyse my personal and professional development in the domain of care management over the last three years. It will additionally outline how I plan to continue to develop in this domain once I have qualified as a registered nurse. My development so far will be analysed from the perspective of the skills‚ knowledge and values required of a registered nurse. Through this reflection I hope to confirm that my practice meets the standards for entry onto the nursing register as
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about peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and central venous catheters. There are different types of catheters and they are used in different situations. If they are to be used properly‚ they must be maintained and cared for. If they are not maintained there are several adverse side effects that could be life threatening. Along with providing all this information‚ this paper will also instruct how to initiate a peripherally inserted central catheter and how to correctly execute a dressing
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Meet the Client: Clyde Hunter Clyde Hunter‚ a 72-year-old African-American male‚ is a resident of a long-term care facility. He has been unable to control the urge to void since experiencing a stroke‚ formerly called cerebrovascular accident (CVA)‚ 1 month ago. The term brain attack is also used to describe a stroke. Instructions: While taking this case study‚ all questions must be answered correctly before you will be able to proceed to the next page. For all incorrect answers‚ select a new
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Immediately following the placement of the catheter‚ begin selecting the NAVA level‚ or the sensitivity of the catheter that is needed to pick up the electrical activity. Neuromuscular signal strength will greatly alter the level needed to support the patient. For example‚ stronger neuromuscular signals will need a decreased NAVA level to provide ventilation‚ while weak neuromuscular signals will require a higher NAVA level. A calculation can be done to estimate the level of PEEP needed. The calculation
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Reflection on my personal effectiveness as a care worker • My communication skills • My caring Skills • My strengths and weakness My communication skills; Communication is the process of sending and receiving verbal and non-verbal messages‚ which involves exchange of information‚ feelings‚ needs and preferences. Communication consists of‚ Verbal skills: The tone‚ volume and the words we use. Non-verbal: Your body Language‚ facial expressions‚ touch and personal
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