Peripherally inserted central catheter program

Citation
M. Crawford et al., Peripherally inserted central catheter program, NURS CLIN N, 35(2), 2000, pp. 349
Citations number
42
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00296465 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0029-6465(200006)35:2<349:PICCP>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a safe and less costly option to centrally inserted, tunneled, or implanted central vascular acce ss devices. Support for PICC services and reports of results vary among org anizations. A comprehensive PICC Program, guided by the Center for Advanced Nursing Practice's Evidence-Based Practice Model, was designed and impleme nted with successful outcomes. Key program components include administrativ e, Education, clinical practice, and data monitoring to enhance best practi ce.