MoeNoons BSN, MSN

Critical Care

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MoeNoons has 17 years experience as a BSN, MSN and specializes in Critical Care.

Central Line Direct Observation Auditing

MoeNoons posted a topic in General Nursing

How often does your facility complete direct observation auditing of central lines? (checking dressings, BioPatch, securment device, etc) Currently, we are auditing 20 patients a month randomly per critical care unit. Does your facility do more or le...
Central Line Securement Devices

MoeNoons replied to MoeNoons's topic in General Nursing

Thanks! My apologies, I should have been more specific. Does anyone make it an issue if the entire securement device is not under the transparent dressing? Like for and IJ where one is dealing with limited space. Moe
Central Line Securement Devices

MoeNoons posted a topic in General Nursing

Do you place the securement device for a central line under the transparent dressing or can it be outside the transparent dressing?
CLABSI issues

MoeNoons posted a topic in General Nursing

Hi all, This is a question regarding CLABSI prevention. What have you/your facility implemented to decrease CLABSIs?How are you tracking that CVC line maintenance procedures are being followed?Do you use CHG baths?Do you have a policy/practice about ...