Midline Catheter Flushing and Locking
Presented by Lisa A. Gorski and Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
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This course will cover the proper procedure as well as patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for midline catheter flushing and locking.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct procedure for midline catheter flushing and locking
- Describe the essential elements of patient education when flushing and locking a midline catheter
- Define best-practice documentation for midline catheter flushing and locking
- Demonstrate clinical decision-making related to midline catheter flushing and locking
Meet your instructors
Lisa A. Gorski
Lisa A. Gorski has worked for 40 years as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and educator for Wheaton Franciscan Home Health & Hospice, now part of Ascension at Home, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a CNS, she has played a key role in the home infusion therapy program, contributing to clinician education, policy and procedure…
Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
The MedBridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
This chapter includes an introduction to Midline Catheter Flushing and Locking, information on all of the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this assessment, and recommended infection control policies.
2. Procedure: Midline Catheter Flushing and Locking
This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide for midline catheter flushing and locking.
3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations
This chapter provides tips, precuations, and considerations for performing these skills in the home.
4. Patient and Caregiver Education
This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self-management of their care.
5. Documentation Guidelines
This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting for patients receiving Midline Catheter Flushing and Locking.
6. Conclusion
This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.