PIVC Placement that Lasts: Using Evidence Based Practices for the Win Win

With the more than 300 million peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) placed each year in the USA, the number of attempts, short duration of dwell, supplies, and complications associated with PIVCs have a huge impact on cost, patient safety and clinician time. Research is leading the way with evidence to support specific practices that safely extend dwell time, in keeping with clinically indicated catheter removal policies. This presentation will outline evidence-based practices that result in the best outcomes for PIVCs while applying the principles of vessel health and preservation. Increasing clinician awareness of recommendations and research on PIVC insertion practices, application of technologies with proven outcomes, and the cost associated with failure of initial attempts and catheters due to complications can all work together to improve safety for patients receiving necessary intravenous therapy treatment plans.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify evidence-based practices that promote longer dwell time of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs)
2. Evaluate research reflecting the best outcomes with PIVCs
3. Analyze impact on cost with longer dwell time and improved outcomes
4. Apply principles of vessel health and preservation to PIVC placement practices that result in the best outcomes

Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI™, VA-BC

Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC, is a globally recognized leader and the founder of PICC Excellence, Inc., a premier provider of education on infusion therapy and vascular access device (VAD) insertion and care for over 3 years. Dr Moureau’s extensive clinical experience includes pediatric, neonatal, intensive care unit (ICU) peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)/IV teams, and home infusion care.

As CEO of PICC Excellence, she leads the development of over 8 online educational courses and pathways, emphasizing insertion competency and evidence-based practices. Her responsibilities include education development, research, global speaking engagements, legal reviews, manufacturer consulting, and active clinical practice for peripheral and central vascular access.

Dr Moureau pioneered PICC Certification™ (CPUI™) and Neonatal PICC Credentialing (CNPI) programs, validating inserters' education and competency. Most recently, she introduced a systematic UGPIV Mastery Learning Process, an ultrasound-guided peripheral insertion toolbox that earned the Infusion Nurses Society’s (INS) Seal of Approval—the first of its kind.

To connect with Dr Moureau, visit www.piccexcellence.com, or email her at nancy@piccexcellence.com.

CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the INS Meeting criteria

Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: June 30, 2024

To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

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