[DON40TX]

I need help. Does anybody know if LVNs are allowed to flush and care for PICC lines in the Long Term Care setting?

[midcom]

I suspect that they can't. I have a port for chemotherapy, which is similar to a PICC & only RNs can flush it.
I'm not a LTC resident but I doubt if that makes any difference either. You're dealing with Heparin when it's flushed, right?
Dixie

[kat7ap]

In states where I've worked LPNs can care for PICC lines. We do dressing changes, flushes, IV therapy. Find out from your state and what your facility allows.

[kazz32]

In the State of Florida....as long as you are IV certified with a central line class you are able to flush and care for all type of line, including.........Ports, PICCS, Mids Hickmans, CVPs.
You must check with your BON for that answer.

[DON40TX]

Yes, it is heparin which is why I do not think that they can flush but wanted a second opinion. Thank you very much.

[oldbutnewlpn]

Hi
In Illinois the new state law requires RNs to flush or change dressing, we can not touch it. That changed this year,LPN used to be able if IV certified. I helped our DON remove one yesterday, but I couldn't do anything else with it. I think it depends on the state, just make sure that it is in your scope, because you will be in trouble if you cann't, not the facility.