Season 1 Episode 22: December 16, 2025 - ECG for PICC Tip Confirmation: Louisiana’s Practice Shift You Need to Hear About

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek speaks with Carla Dillard about her extensive experience in nursing and the recent changes in the scope of practice for nurses in Louisiana. They discuss the introduction of electrocardiogram (ECG) technology for confirming catheter placements, the challenges faced in advocating for this change, and the successful presentation to the Louisiana Board of Nursing. Ms Dillard emphasizes the importance of data-driven advocacy and collaboration among nurses to improve patient care and outcomes.

Carla Dillard, MSN, RN, VA-BC

Carla is the current chief nursing officer for Dynamic Access. She is responsible for overseeing the clinical and regulatory compliance of the organization. Carla has been with Dynamic since 2005 and has held various leadership roles in the development of clinical, operational, and educational components of the organization. Before joining Dynamic, Carla worked as a registered nurse in acute care emergency and intensive care units. She established an educational company in 2013 to address deficiencies in clinical bedside care. Motivated by her passion for education, Carla remains dedicated to bridging these gaps.

Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC

Guest: Carla Dillard, MSN, RN, VA-BC

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek speaks with Carla Dillard about her extensive experience in nursing and the recent changes in the scope of practice for nurses in Louisiana. They discuss the introduction of electrocardiogram (ECG) technology for confirming catheter placements, the challenges faced in advocating for this change, and the successful presentation to the Louisiana Board of Nursing. Ms Dillard emphasizes the importance of data-driven advocacy and collaboration among nurses to improve patient care and outcomes.

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