title: Peripherally inserted central catheter program.
abstract: The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a safe and less costly option to centrally inserted, tunneled, or implanted central vascular access devices. Support for PICC services and reports of results vary among organizations. A comprehensive PICC Program, guided by the Center for Advanced Nursing Practice's Evidence-Based Practice Model, was designed and implemented with successful outcomes. Key program components include administrative, education, clinical practice, and data monitoring to enhance best practice.
authors.affiliation: Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Center for Advanced Nursing Practice, BryanLGH Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68506-1299, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Soukup
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Deisch
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing