PICC Line

midcom · May 6, 2008

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 · May 6, 2008

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 · May 6, 2008

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 · May 6, 2008

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 · May 7, 2008

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.