Vascular Access Team

June 17, 2008

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Specialist nurses are working across the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust to develop and improve Intravenous Access – one of many initiatives expected to collectively contribute to a reduction in healthcare associated infections.

Over the next year the Vascular Access Team will be assessing current IV access practice at the RD&E hospital, developing practice to ensure patients are assessed and given the appropriate IV device for their healthcare needs; carrying out audit work to ensure lines are appropriately managed and the risk of infection reduced; and taking an active role in educating medical and nursing staff about the insertion, care and removal of IV devices.

Pictured from right to left: Senior Vascular Access Nurse Specialist Vicki Shawyer with Vascular Nurse Specialists Helen Williamson and Barbara Hector.