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From: Baseline audit of manipulation and management of intravenous therapy delivery systems

Set up or change of an intravenous infusion (n=13)

Yes

No

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)

  

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