This course discusses criteria for assessing vascular access devices post-insertion and the criteria to determine when to discontinue catheter use. It reviews tools such as I-DECIDED to assist in the clinician's assessment. Additional assessment criteria discussed include infusion appropriateness, dressing adherence, and catheter function based on flushing.
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 and through additional states Arkansas State BON,District of Columbia BON, Georgia BON, New Mexico BON, South Carolina BON, West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses for continuing nursing education. CNE status accepted for states within the USA.