title: The benefits of an i.v. team in hospital practice.
abstract: I.v. teams can benefit the patient, the hospital and the nursing profession. I.v. teams reduce fear, non-compliance and infection. Standardised procedures lead to safe and cost-effective care.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dougherty
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*