Tools to Support an Evidence-Based Approach to Central Venous Access Device Care and Maintenance in the Home
By Nancy Kramer, R.N., B.S.N., CRNI® 

  
PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
This INFUSION article is cosponsored by Educational Review Systems (ERS), which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ERS has assigned 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEU) of continuing education credit to this article. Eligibility to receive continuing education credit for this article begins January 1, 2017 and expires January 1, 2020. The universal activity numbers for this program are 0761-9999-17-006-H01-P and 0761-9999-17-006-H01-T. Activity Type: Knowledge-Based.
 
Approval as a provider refers to recognition of educational activities only and does not imply Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, ERS, CDR or ANCC Commission on Accreditation, approval or endorsement of any product. This Continuing Education Activity is not underwritten or supported by any commercial interests.
 
This continuing education article is intended for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, dietitians, and other alternate-site infusion professionals.
 
In order to receive credit for this program activity, participants must complete the online post-test and subsequent evaluation questions available at www.nhia.org/CE_Infusion. Participants are allowed two attempts to receive a minimum passing score of 70%.
 
EDUCATIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 

1. List and describe three ways in which CVAD care and infusion therapy for home-based patients differ from the acute site of care.    
2. Review the key considerations for CVAD care and maintenance for the home-based adult patient.
3. List and describe how the NHIA CVAD Care & Maintenance Tool for the Adult Home-Based Patient can be used to promote a standard, consistent approach to evidence-based care in the home.

  
Author Bio: Nancy Kramer, RN, BSN, CRNI^®, is Vice President of Clinical Affairs for the National Home Infusion Association. She has more than 25 years of experience in the home infusion industry, both as a direct provider of patient care and in progressive nurse management roles for a national home infusion therapy provider. Her corporate responsibilities have included equipment, supply and formulary research and decision making, educational program development, and creation of policies and procedures based on best clinical practices.  At NHIA, Nancy provides assistance and education for the Association’s member organizations, working with provider and business firm volunteers on the NHIA Standards and Education Committees to share clinical and regulatory updates that impact the industry. 
 
AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:
The author declares no conflicts of interest or financial interest in any product or service mentioned in this program, including grants, employment, gifts, stock holdings, and honoraria.
 
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