The aim of this study is to document clinicians variation in practice in comparison to standard guidelines by the Medical Center's approved Evidence-based Practice (EBP) guidelines, policies, and procedures for Central Venous Catheter(CVC), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), and Hemodialysis (HD catheters by way of a structured retrospective review of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
This will be a single site retrospective (non-experimental) study utilizing the electronic medical record, both descriptive and correlational methods. There will be two outcomes: 1. The outcomes associated with the management of Central Venous Catheter(CVC), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), and Hemodialysis (HD) Catheter in adherence with hospital approved Evidence-based Practice guidelines for Central Venous Catheter(CVC), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), and Hemodialysis (HD) Catheter. 2. The mechanical/technical, thrombotic, and other adverse outcomes (Heparin induced coagulopathy) associated with central venous catheters due to variation in insertion and management practices of Central Venous Catheter(CVC), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), and Hemodialysis (HD) Catheter.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
217
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Adherence to Clinical Guidelines for Catheter Interventions and Management
Number of medical records with documented mechanical/technical, thrombotic, and other adverse outcomes associated with use of CVCs, PICCs, and Hemodialysis (HD) catheters.
Time frame: 1 year
Number of Documented Catheter Complications
Number of medical records with documented complications associated with the use of CVCs, PICCs, and Hemodialysis (HD) catheters
Time frame: 1 year
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