Background/Rationale:
- Create or share educational materials regarding the appropriateness of dwell time for various vascular access devices.
- Educating staff about the appropriate indications for each type of catheter supports evidence-based practice and enhances the quality of care delivered.
Suggested Implementation Strategies:
- Create and/or use guidelines based on evidence that outline the scenarios in which different types of devices would be appropriate based on length of treatment, ensuring alignment with national safety standards.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including nurses, physicians, and administrators, to secure buy-in and support for optimizing dwell type by device type, highlighting the benefits for patient safety and cost savings.