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Adapting a vascular access service (VAS) to meet the needs of the COVID-19 pandemic

Ziya Zhang1, Celia Wells2, Amy Brito2

  • 1Institute for Critical Care Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY.

American Journal of Infection Control
|February 18, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic strained healthcare systems. A Vascular Access Service (VAS) used a team-based approach to manage increased demand for vascular access devices, ensuring safety and conserving personal protective equipment.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for healthcare systems globally.
  • High acuity patients necessitated operational changes in healthcare services.
  • Frontline workers faced unprecedented strain due to the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the adoption of a team-based approach by a Vascular Access Service (VAS).
  • To address the increased demand for vascular access devices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To maintain safety and conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) within the service.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a team-based operational model within the Vascular Access Service.
  • Focus on efficient delivery of vascular access device placement.
  • Strategies for safety and conservation of personal protective equipment.

Main Results:

  • The team-based approach successfully managed the increased demand for vascular access devices.
  • Patient safety was maintained throughout the service modifications.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) was conserved effectively.

Conclusions:

  • A team-based approach is an effective strategy for Vascular Access Services to manage surges in demand.
  • Operational flexibility is crucial for healthcare services during pandemics.
  • Balancing patient care, safety, and resource conservation is achievable.

Keywords:
COVID-19CathetersCrisis managementMidlinesNursing

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