Researchers implemented an educational intervention in a 72-bed ED over 12 months. ED nurses had formal education on the placement of peripheral venous catheters, were directly observed and received feedback.
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Results showed improvements in accurate documentation on dressing, correct documentation on ED records and compliance with procedures to place peripheral venous catheters when comparing pre-intervention with post-intervention rates.
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