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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.
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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.
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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.
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The CVPP flyer was laminated and placed in the nursing stations of the CVPP unit.
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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.