PIV Power-Up: Elevating Vascular Access Care & Teamwork for Catheter Maintenance Excellence!

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) rank among the most frequently utilized vascular access devices within healthcare settings, as 60% - 90% of hospitalized patients necessitate an IV during their stay.1 Placing a PIVC may be a common procedure but the issues surrounding PIVC failure can result in highly lethal complications. Vascular Access complications may occur throughout any part of the course of the therapy therefore proficiency of all health care professionals is never more important to help decrease complications. However, there are evidence-based practices that can help to prevent these complications. Working together with your interdisciplinary partners such as a VA team, creating a care bundle and fostering an adaptive culture are just some of the measures to help ensure your patients achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. This symposium will discuss the many facets of PIV management from both the Vascular Access and Infection Prevention Specialists perspective.

1. Helm RE, Klausner JD, Klemperer JD, et al. Accepted but unacceptable: peripheral IV catheter failure. J Infus Nurs. 2015;38(3):189-203.
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Objectives:

• Understand the incidence and impact of PIVC complications.


• Review recommended practices and evidence-based interventions for PIVC maintenance to help reduce complications.


• Evaluate effective strategies and optimal approaches, including vascular access maintenance bundles, to mitigate the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections.


• Explore methods for surveillance of Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia


• Gain insights into improving clinical practices through interdisciplinary teamwork to increase compliance with interventions to address IV catheter-related complications.

If you are interested in receiving more information about this presentation please contact Fran Kleinsteuber, Medical Education Manager, 3M at fkleinsteuber@mmm.com