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Pre-Data Collection
Beginning July 11, 2016 I collected raw data of inconsistencies in pre-procedural laboratory values. I looked at each working day over a three week period. Only outpatient procedures were measured. -
Email to CVC Coordinators
An email was sent to the CVC nurse coordinators and CVPP leadership to notify them of the implementation of the guideline. All questions were addressed in person. -
Guideline Implementation
August 1st, 2016 the guideline was put into practice. All outpatients scheduled for procedure starting this day should have labs collected based on the pre-procedural guideline. -
CVPP Education
The CVPP flyer was laminated and placed in the nursing stations of the CVPP unit. -
Post-Data Collection
Beginning with the guideline implementation on August 1st, I continued to audit charts for three weeks before submission of this profile. This collection of data has proven the effectiveness of the guideline in a short time.