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Central Lines
Insertion checklists, Insertion/care policies and procedures, Value purchasing, Algorithms
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PICC insertion checklist based on IHI central line bundle guidelines. Included with Arrow PICC Maximum barrier kits.
CVC version also available.
This PowerPoint slide outlines practices to evaluate when investigating bloodstream infection using a fishbone diagram
CVC insertion checklist included with the Arrow central line Maximum barrier kits.
PICC version also available.
Central line insertion policy but not for line removal.
Here is the checklist that we use each time a central line is inserted.
The listing of exclusion criteria for a subclavian site was developed in collaboration with our interventional radiologist. This checklist is included in our Grab It and Go CVL insertion packs. The nurse completes the tool at the bedside then places the tool on the chart where it remains until the chart is broken down by Medical Records. Medical Records places the tool in a box specified for Infection Prevention.