Peripherally inserted central catheter program.
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.
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Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Center for Advanced Nursing Practice, BryanLGH Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68506-1299, USA.
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing