Extending the interval for changing flushing solutions for central venous and arterial line systems in the intensive care unit: An evidence‐based quality improvement project
This practice change was examined through lenses of evidence-based practice, environmental sustainability (minimizing environmental footprint by limiting plastic bag usage), patient safety, cost minimization, and reduced nursing workload.
Authors
- Junel Padigos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0937-838X)
- Sue Bethune (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9494-3709)
- Lauren Murray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7567-1525)
- Olivia Bredhauer
- J. P. C. Jaspers
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing in Critical Care
- Published
- 2025-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70034
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52
Funders
- University of Queensland