Vascular Access Device Site Selection and Placement Vascular Access Device (VAD) Selection Policy The appropriate type of VAD (peripheral or central) is selected in collaboration with the nurse, the licensed…
Infusion Equipment Add-on Devices Policy When an integral in-line administration system is unavailable, add-on devices may be required to facilitate the delivery of the prescribed therapy. Limit use of these…
Infection Prevention and Safety Compliance Hand Hygiene Policy Hand hygiene is a routine infection prevention practice that decreases the potential risk of microbial contamination and cross-contamination. Hand hygiene facilities with…
Documentation Documentation Policy Documentation regarding the patient’s infusion therapy and vascular access will contain accurate, factual, and complete information in the patient’s permanent medical record. Documentation is to be legible,…
Patient Care Orders for the Initiation and Management of Infusion Therapy Policy Orders are clear, concise, legible, and complete prior to initiating, changing, or discontinuing infusion therapy. The use of…
Standards of Plastic Surgery Nursing Practice Standards of Practice for Plastic Surgery Nursing Standard 1. Assessment The plastic surgery registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health…
Scope of Plastic Surgery Nursing Practice Definition of Plastic Surgery Nursing Plastic surgery nursing specializes in the protection, maintenance, safety, and optimization of health and human bodily restoration and repair…
CHAPTER 28 Self-Management Stress and Time Catherine A. Hill This chapter examines the concept of self-management—developing self-expression and behaviors that match organizational cultures, social contexts, and the occupational expectations as…
CHAPTER 29 Managing Your Career Debra Hagler Successful people actively manage their careers rather than wait for “lucky breaks.” Although trusted others may guide or influence career development, every individual…
CHAPTER 12 Managing Costs and Budgets Trudi B. Stafford Objectives • Explain several major factors that are escalating the costs of health care. • Evaluate different reimbursement methods and their incentives to…
