The use of heparin for line care in the home setting has long been a topic of discussion, with resistance often coming from referral sources and others when patients transition to home care. This activity, designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses, will provide valuable insights from an organization that has recently revised its protocol, eliminating the use of heparin-locking for central lines and adopting a saline-only flushing approach. Speakers from this organization will walk through their journey of protocol change, offering context about the rationale behind the decision, the process of developing new protocols, and strategies for gaining buy-in from key stakeholders. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how this shift can improve patient care, enhance safety, and address common concerns when transitioning care to the home setting.
- Provider:National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)
- Start Date: 2025-01-24 06:00:00
- End Date: 2025-01-24 06:00:00
- Credit Details: Dietetic CPEUs: 0.5 hours
Nursing: 0.5 hours
Pharmacy: 0.5 hours - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Measured Outcome: Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all