Developing an alternative workflow model for peripherally inserted central catheter placement.

Area of Science:

• Vascular Access Nursing
• Medical Device Technology
• Healthcare Logistics

Background:

• Increasingly complex patient needs and technological advancements present challenges for vascular access nurses.
• Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are increasingly utilized for lengthy intravenous therapies, shifting placement to the bedside.
• Bedside PICC insertion has introduced new logistical, environmental, and ergonomic challenges for nursing staff.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the challenges faced by nurses performing bedside PICC insertions.
• To propose and evaluate an alternative model for PICC insertion to mitigate these challenges.
• To assess the process and outcomes of implementing this alternative model in a university teaching hospital setting.

Main Methods:

• Exploration of current challenges in bedside PICC insertion.
• Development of an alternative PICC insertion model.
• Implementation of the new model within a university teaching hospital.
• Evaluation of the implementation process and results.

Main Results:

• Identification of specific logistical, environmental, and ergonomic challenges associated with bedside PICC procedures.
• Successful implementation of an alternative PICC insertion model.
• Data on the process and outcomes of the new model (specific results to be detailed in the full article).

Conclusions:

• The implementation of an alternative model can address the evolving challenges in vascular access nursing.
• Optimizing PICC insertion processes is crucial for patient comfort and nursing efficiency.
• Further research can explore broader adoption and long-term impacts of such models.