This program will provide instruction on the clinical management of peripheral and central venous catheters including PICC lines. Nursing interventions to prevent and/or minimize catheter related complications including infiltration, extravasation, catheter malfunction and catheter malposition will be presented. Catheter related sepsis and the 2008 Medicare Regulations will be incorporated into the program. Documentation that meets clinical and legal requirements, including INS Standards, CDC Guidelines and FDA Regulation will be discussed. 6.0 contacts hours

"Perivascular Nurse Consultants, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation ( #010-3-N-06 )"

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