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| Applying Device Selection Practices | This program guides the clinician through the device selection process by methodically applying device selection practices to various patient conditions. | 1.0 | |
| Understanding MAGIC | This program introduces MAGIC, The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters, whose purpose was to establish guidance for vascular access device selection by applying evidence for the selection of a peripheral versus a central device. Learn the magic of MAGIC! | 1.0 | |
| Basic Vein Anatomy | This program provides an overview of basic vein anatomy including descriptions of the three layers of the vein and the function valves play in venipuncture and catheter advancement. | 1.0 | |
| Components of a Vascular Access Device | In this program, we identify the common components that comprise a vascular access device - from luers to lumens, hubs and clamps. To effectively work with these devices, you must first understand all the components. | 1.0 | |
| Documentation | Learn to provide comprehensive, precise documentation to fully communicate the status and needs of a patient and the care you have provided to each clinician involved in patient care. | 1.0 | |
| Introduction to Vascular Access Devices | This product introduces and provides a brief description of the various types of vascular access devices available for use. | 1.0 | |
| Legal Aspects of Infusion Therapy | Standard of Practice. Standard of Care. Medical liability. Negligence. Learn the definition of these terms and what actions are expected of you when caring for patients. | 1.0 | |
| Bloodstream Infections: Identification and Improving Safety | This program defines CABSI, CLABSI, and CRBSI. We will discuss risk of infection as well as provide criteria to verify CLABSI and CRBSI. Emphasis is placed on methods of prevention and improvement strategies. | 1.0 | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections | Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections is a program developed to provide essential education regarding the prevention of bloodstream infections. | 1.0 | |
| Central Line Bundle Program | In an effort to reduce the infection rate of intravascular catheters, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has issued a care bundle known as the Central Line Bundle based on recommendations established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The program will explain how each of these individual steps is performed based on current standards and guidelines to reduce central line associated infections. | 1.0 | |
| Disinfection Practices for Intravenous Therapy | The patient's risk of infection are reduced through good disinfection practices on skin, intravenous access surfaces and equipment. This program discusses the WHY, WHAT and HOW to effectively perform disinfection of the skin and access sites to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infection. | 1.0 | |
| Infection Control Standards and Guidelines | Infection control is imperative for proper patient care and positive outcomes. Therefore, specific organizations have published standards, guidelines and recommendations to be implemented for vascular access infection control. This program provides the clinician with information for each of these organizations along a centralized location for established patient safety standards and guidelines | 1.0 | |
| Infection Prevention of CVADs | This program was developed to provide essential education regarding the prevention of bloodstream infections associated with the placement of central venous catheters. | 1.0 | |
| Infection Prevention Strategies | This program provides the clinician with the different types of prevention infection strategies for vascular access devices. These strategies include proper insertion, maintenance and methods to reduce contamination. Following these strategies promotes better outcomes for patients. | 1.0 | |
| Principles of Infection Control and Prevention | Infection prevention practices reduce serious risk to the patient. Infections a patient can get while having an intravenous device are serious with central catheter infections posing the most serious. This program guides the clinician through key infection prevention strategies and safe practices. | 1.0 | |
| ANTT: Key Concepts | This program provides the parameters for Standard versus Sterile ANTT; when to use each and how to set up the work space and supplies to protect key parts and sites to promote patient safety. | 1.0 | |
| How to Create a Sterile Field | In this program, we describe the importance of creating an environment that prevents the transfer of microorganisms to the patient during a vascular access procedure, then provide step by step instructions for how to set up a sterile field prior to a vascular access procedure. | 1.0 | |
| Applying Best Practices to VAD Management | Proper management of vascular access devices is essential for positive patient outcomes and safety. This course provides information and guidelines regarding the best practices and management of VAD in order to achieve these outcomes. | 1.0 | |
| Basic Principles of Blood Draws | Follow step by step instructions for performing a blood draw through a vascular access device. | 1.0 | |
| Clinically Indicated Catheter Removal | Catheters are to be removed as soon as no longer clinically indicated. This program teaches the clinical indications that lead to catheter removal. | 1.0 | |
| Complications with Vascular Access Devices - Part 1 | Part 1 of this series helps the clinician identify, manage and prevent vascular access device complications and promote patient safety. | 1.0 | |
| Complications with Vascular Access Devices - Part 2 | Part 2 of this series continues to assist the clinician in identifying, managing and preventing vascular access device complications and promoting patient safety. | 1.0 | |
| Drawing Blood Cultures - Preventing Contamination | Blood cultures provide important diagnostic information regarding patient symptoms and to ensure accurate treatment. Therefore, proper techniques for drawing blood cultures must be followed. This course provides vital information on how to prevent contamination of blood cultures. | 1.0 | |
| Dressings and Dressing Changes for VADs | This program provides an evidence-based step-by-step process for performing a VAD dressing change. Includes competency checklist. | 1.0 | |
| Flushing: The Science and Evidence | Learn when and how to effectively flush a catheter to keep your patients safe and their devices functioning optimally. Hint: technique and volume do matter. | 1.0 | |
| Function and Management of Needleless Connectors | Learn the ABC's of needleless connectors, including purpose, guidelines and standards, how to disinfect, when to change and how they are categorized and function. | 1.0 | |
| Methods of Securement | This course summarize the types of VAD dressings available today and provides tips for effective securement practices. | 1.0 | |
| Safe IV Patient Care | In this program, we review the daily best practices for vascular access devices known to prevent infection and complications including importance of cleansing, daily assessing the insertion site, and basics of flushing the catheter. | 1.0 | |
| Basics of IV Administration | This course is meticulously designed to transform you into a competent, confident professional, well-versed in every aspect of this critical medical procedure. It provides the practical aspects of IV administration. | 1.0 | |
| Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | The goal of this course is to recognize and provide the appropriate intervention when an imbalance of electrolytes and fluids occurs with the patient condition, avoid actions that might negatively impact a patient receiving intravenous therapy, while also understanding the application of key principles that promote health and healing. | 1.0 | |
| Parenteral Nutrition and Infusion Therapies | The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of parenteral nutrition. It educates the clinician on how to administer the appropriate care for patients requiring parenteral nutrition and other intravenous infusions. | 1.0 | |
| Peripheral Vein Anatomy | Learn the anatomy of the forearm for safer PIV insertions. | 1.0 | |
| PIV Pre Insertion Assessment | This course provides information to assess the safety and to ensure a PIV is truly indicated for the patient prior to the place of a peripheral catheter. This course educates the clinician on the steps to assess the patient's medical history, treatment, and current level of impairment to confirm medications are peripherally compatible. | 1.0 | |
| When is a PIV NOT Indicated | While many patients can have their vascular access needs met with peripheral intravenous catheters, there are certain situations and conditions when different device choices should be recommended. This program examines situations and conditions when a PIV is not appropriate, and provides best options and considerations in making the appropriate device selection. | 1.0 | |
| Performing a PIV Insertion Procedure | It is important for the clinician to develop proper clinical skills that promote safe peripheral catheter patient insertion and procedural success. This program provides the steps that lead to the most successful insertions. | 1.0 | |
| PIV Validating Successful Insertion | Learn the steps necessary to validate a successful PIV insertion prior to applying dressing and breaking down your field. | 1.0 | |
| Final Steps of PIV Procedure | Learn what steps to complete following placement of a peripheral IV device that may increase dwell times and patient safety. | 1.0 | |
| Assessment of PIV Site and Function | This program provides the clinician with the purpose and necessity for regular assessments of peripheral intravenous catheters in order to promote patient safety and reduce the severity of complications. | 1.0 | |
| Identification and Prevention of Complications (PIV) | Learn methods to identify and prevent IV complications as well as interventions necessary when complications do arise. | 1.0 | |
| PIV Blood Draws and Blood Transfusions | This course covers the basics of blood draws from a peripheral catheter and key aspects of blood transfusion administration. | 1.0 | |
| IV Therapy Mastery Certificate Exam | The IV Therapy Mastery Certificate provides demonstrable proof of knowledge, skills and experience for defined areas within the scope of practice for the clinician performing peripheral intravenous therapies. | 0.0 | |