HealthLeaders Media August 5, 2024
Repetitive needlesticks might no longer be necessary with new technology, say these nurse leaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Repetitive needlestick procedures pose a huge problem for health systems in regard to patient experience, according to a recent survey.
– A new device is now available that can provide a needleless blood draw, which is better for both the patient and the nurse.
– CNOs must make sure that nurses and patients have the proper education around needlestick procedures and their alternatives.
Several new care delivery models are taking over the nursing industry and streamlining daily nursing practices, now including needlestick procedures.
Repetitive needlesticks can be a challenge in hospitals, from both a nurse and patient perspective. A recent survey conducted by...