| Title |
Teerlink, Jennifer_DNP_2022 |
| Alternative Title |
Vascular Access Device Policy Standardization in a Hospital System |
| Creator |
Teerlink, Jennifer |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
The following Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertation examines the impact of standardizing a vascular access device policy and nurse-driven flushing and maintenance protocol in a hospital system. |
| Abstract |
Lack of standardization in vascular access device management policies can increase nursing care variability, increasing catheter occlusion rates. Catheter occlusions can delay treatments and may increase the risk of further complications for patients, increasing costs. |
| Subject |
Nursing; Surgical instruments and apparatus |
| Keywords |
vascular access device; central venous catheter; catheter; IV; standardization; policy; flushing protocols; evidence-based clinical practice guidelines |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2022 |
| Medium |
Dissertation |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
53 page PDF; 2.41 MB |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6m8pwnz |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
12080 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6m8pwnz |
