Abstract

A lack of standardized practice in IV placement and inconsistent availability of advanced-skilled vascular access nurses was identified at an approximately 275-bed hospital. To address the gap in practice, a performance improvement project was piloted on four medical/surgical units using the standard plan-do-check-act method of quality improvement and Donabedian's theory of quality assurance in healthcare. The aim of the project was to determine if, in an adult population with difficult venous access (DVA), would the use of an evidence-based vascular access protocol and development of a specialized nurse team affect first-time success rates, cost, catheter dwell times, and complications of peripheral vascular access placement.

Author Details

Cheryl L. Campos DNP, RN-BC, CEN, Quality Management Services, Clinical Performance Improvement Specialist, Peer Review Specialist

Sigma Membership

Omega Gamma

Lead Author Affiliation

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Salinas, California, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

IV Access, Difficult Venous Access Protocol, Standardized Evidence-based Practice, Vascular Access Nurse, Improved Patient Outcomes

Advisor

Lydia L. Forsythe

Second Advisor

Linda Matheson

Third Advisor

Alaina Tellson

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2018

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2019-05-16

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