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Funny... the week after I posted this topic, my facility changed to Braun. Oh well. At least I was able to submit something for my assignment for school. But now I gotta learn a new IV...But, that's what inservices are for...

Thanks for all your input. I have a project to complete based on these replies. Thanks to everyone for your posts. Have a great week, Christina

The bd products? What do you guys use? My only frame of reference is bd.

Thanks for your input. I am new to Ivs. I was just incorporating what I do know in my post.

Hey "angel wears scrubs". No infomercial. Just evidence based practice. Christina RN

Hey all! I am currently taking an informatics class in a RN to BSN program. One assignment I have is to discuss, through evidence based practice, anything from my facility and compare it with facilities across the country. As a new grad, I've been practicing my IV starts (and I'm getting pretty good!). At my facility, to start an IV we use BD products. Particularly the "insyte autogaurd." This product has been used at our facility with great success. According to the BD company website, bd.com, this product was designed to increase first-stick success and effectively reduce needlesticks. It has a patented BD Autoguard™ push-button shielding technology which prevents from accidental needlestick injuries. It was also designed to reduce hit-and-miss insertion by immediately confirming entry through a unique notch in the needle flash. When you insert the syringe, if you are in the vein, you will see immediate flash back of blood in the chamber. This lets you know you are in the right spot and it is ok to start advancing the catheter. Our facility has shown this product to be as effective as the manufacturers claim it to be. I've had great success with this product! I'm interested to see what your facilities use. Has evidence shown it to be effective? Thanks for your input everyone, Christina, RN :loveya:

Hi Diane227, I researched what you had written. According to the Joint Commission website under the general info tab, the smoking policy as of 1992 was that smoking was prohibited in accredited hospitals. Just to clarify, there is no smoking "on" the campus. And there is definately no smoking "in" the hospital. Hope this helps, Christina, RN cowritten by Liz, RN:yeah:

Hey all, This is my second post regarding the same subject. Sorryfor the duplication. I was having difficulty looking for my orignal thread. Thanks everyone for ur posts! Christina RN

Hi there! I am proud to say my hospital is going smoke free on November 19! No patients or staff members will be able to smoke within 36 yards of the hospital campus. Right now, the designated smoking area is outside the front lobby of our hospital. Nice huh? If a patient leaves to smoke, they must sign out AMA. Nicotine patches will be offered to patients if they choose. Staff members will be written up if they are caught smoking! Of course, staff members are divided on this issue. I think it's about time. For my nursing informatics class, I wanted to get an idea of what other hospitals around the country were doing regarding their tobacco policy. I appreciate your input! Thanks, Christina, RN

Hello! I am very excited to announce that our hospital is going "Smoke Free" on November 19th! Currently, there is a designated smoking area for staff and patients that is located conveniently in front of the front lobby. Nice huh? The new policy will not allow anyone to smoke within 36 yards of the facility. There will be no more doctor's orders for a patient to leave the floor for a smoke break. If the patient decides to go down for a smoke they will have to sign themselves out of the hospital and go AMA. As for the staff members, theyw ill be offereed smoking cessation assistance. If they are caught smoking on property, they will get written up as it is a breach in policy. I am interested to hear what other hospitals are doing to attack this problem of smoking at a hospital! Thank you, Christina, RN

Interesting topic. This is an important topic in Nursing. We are often told to follow the chain of command begining with the person who you believe is doing wrong. This is essential in healthcare, particularly with regards to drug use and medications, as the outcome will ultimately affect patient safety. Good luck!