Medication Resources
IV medication charts, drug ID and interactions
What is Lexicomp?
maximum number of attempts
2 attempts for IV insertions
Institutional guideline on how to perform task
Policy
night time support, weekend support
HSL
IV Medication Administration
Parenteral Manual
high alert med required by nurses
Independant double check
The actual doing of skill as per policy
Procedure
support staff, floor coordination, bed assignments, unit flow
Resources Nurse
IV medication compatibility chart
Trissels compatibility chart
change PICC dressing
24 hours after initial insertion; then every 7 days or PRN
Review of skills from orientation
Interprofessional Orientation documents
education sessions, policy creation, new education role out, orientation
Clinical Nurse Educators
Names, classifications, IV Administration, Who may Give, Monitoring etc
RVH IV MONOGRAPH
measured to the mid-umbilicus
NG tube insertion
mental health resources, wellness center,
Reiki, holidays celebration etc
Mind, Body, Spirit Section
NGG program, SPEP program, mentorship, SIM lab, IPO
Clinical Skills Preceptors
Staff and area allowed to administer.
IV Authorization for Nurses
only fluid compatible with blood
Normal saline
health literature, nursing literature, articles
Health Library
clinical support, psychosocial support,
Clinical Skills Preceptor