From: Baseline audit of manipulation and management of intravenous therapy delivery systems
Set up or change of an intravenous infusion (n=13) | Yes | No |
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Are hands washed before the procedure? | 1 | 12 |
Are hands washed with soap and water? | 1 | 12 |
Are hands washed for at least 15 s? | 0 | 13 |
Is a clean plastic apron worn? | 8 | 5 |
Are clinically clean gloves worn? | 8 | 5 |
Was alcohol swab used prior to disconnection? | 0 | 13 |
Was connection allowed to dry before disconnection? | 0 | 13 |
Was set disposed of as unit policy? | 7 | 5 |
Was alcohol swab used on valve prior to connection? | 0 | 11 |
Was valve allowed to dry prior to connection? | 0 | 11 |
Set up or change of an intravenous infusion (n=10) | Â | Â |
Do all connections have a luer lock? | 32 | 0 |
Are connected lines labelled? | 23 | 9 |
Are all labelled lines within 72 h of date/time? | 6 | 28 |
Do venous catheter hubs have Smartsite valve connected? | 33 | 0 |
Do all catheters have a transparent dressings? | 13 | 1 |
Are the catheter entry sites visible? | 12 | 5 |
Does the dressing need to be changed? | 1 | 15 |
Are all iv lines secured to the patient with tape? | 4 | 11 |