ROOM: Versailles 1/2
CONTACT HOURS: 4
CRNI RUs: 8

There are recent recommendations for practice change regarding PIVC insertion and care. This workshop will explore considerations in PIVC insertion pertaining to infection control. Attendees will also learn assessment skills that will better enable them to understand care escalation and use of ultrasound to advance their practice. In addition to new practice guidance, Hospital Onset Bacteremia (HOB) is at the forefront of CMS metrics. There is a push for healthcare organizations to employ initiatives to prepare for these upcoming changes. Attendees will explore these concepts of PIVC insertion in an interactive didactic format followed by hands on practice. This workshop is sure to add necessary skills that provide better patient outcomes and prepare the attendees for upcoming anticipated changes in regulations. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn why HOB will shift facilities resources to improving PIVC care 2. Identify through video-based education and simulation contamination of the PIVC procedure 3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of palpation and visualization and how this methodology is increasing the risk of PIVC complications and failure 4. Learn how to assess and identify a venous target with ultrasound 5. Learn when to not stick the patient and escalate to a high skilled clinician or different type of device.