Providing a protective barrier to protect the patient from the transfer of microorganisms is critical to patient safety during a vascular access procedure. This program explains why a sterile field is necessary for the protection of the patient, then provides step by step instructions for how to create a sterile field when prepping for a vascular access procedure.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15304 Continuing Nursing Education also provided through Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-1594