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Episode 89: March 25, 2022 - Safe IV Push Medication Administration Practice Mar 25, 2022

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Does your health care organization standardize practice for IV push medication administration? Do you have ready-to-administer drugs available for patient care? Learn how ready-to-administer drugs can improve patient safety and nursing practice. Listen as Loretta Dorn discusses the importance of standardizing IV push medication administration utilizing INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, and guidance provided by Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).

Episode 88: March 11, 2022 - Antimicrobial Stewardship Mar 11, 2022

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Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Antimicrobials are worth protecting to preserve their efficacy. Listen as Dr. Becky Linn discusses the antimicrobial stewardship, the drug development and resistance timeline, and educating patients regarding the effective use of antimicrobials.

Episode 87: February 11, 2022 - Delivering Infusion Therapy with Reliability and Accuracy Feb 11, 2022

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When administering infusion therapy, the safety, accuracy, and precision of the infusion pump is essential. Learn about multi-therapy delivery options from clinical experts at Moog® Medical.

Episode 86: January 14, 2022 - Two Infusion Nurses Describe their Practice, Challenges and Rewards Jan 14, 2022

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In celebration of IV Nurse Day, listen in as two infusion nurses describe their clinical practice, the challenges they manage, and the rewards of their profession.

Episode 85: December 17, 2021 - Gel-free Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Vascular Access Device Insertion Dec 16, 2021

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Is it possible to use ultrasound technology for PIVC insertion without using ultrasound gel? Justin Reynolds and Emily Smith describe how to place vascular access devices using a 100% gel-free process.

Episode 84: December 3, 2021 - Tissue Adhesive – A New Approach to Vascular Access Device Securement Dec 02, 2021

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Can tissue adhesive play a role in improving vascular access outcomes? Listen as Marcia Wise and Bryan Davis describe the use of cyanoacrylate adhesive for securement of vascular access devices and the potential benefits of this new approach to vascular access device care and maintenance.

Episode 83: November 19, 2021 - Infection Prevention and Control in the Home Care Setting Nov 19, 2021

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Is the approach to infection prevention and control in the home care setting different during the pandemic? Listen as Mary McGoldrick, home care and hospice consultant, discusses this important topic.

Episode 82: November 5, 2021 - Moral Distress: What You Can Do Nov 04, 2021

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What can you do to address moral distress? Listen as Adele Webb describes how to recognize the signs and symptoms of moral distress and why support systems and self-care are essential.

Episode 81: October 15, 2021 - Chat with Matt: Patients, Practice, Price, and Responsibility Oct 14, 2021

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Chat with Matt Gibson about patients, practice, price, and responsibility

Episode 80: September 17, 2021- Innovative Dressing for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Sep 16, 2021

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Do you place ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters? Learn about a dressing that helps facilitate Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) and provides a dual-action barrier and securement in one.

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