1. New Product Male/Female IV Sterile Cap

2. National Patient Safety Goal #.07.04.01 Use proven guidelines to prevent infection of the blood from central lines DATA: 250,000 catheter-related bloodstream infections occur each year $45,000 per infection in ICU 12% to 25% risk of mortality 27 states require disclosure of HAIs Zero reimbursement from Medicare and some private insures Hospira

3. DO NOT insert end of tubing into port. This is not safe practice. We would love to set up home here

4. Male/Female Sterile IV Cap The male/female sterile IV caps are to be used WHEN? After you are finished with an intermittent Infusion and the tubing can be used again. (e.g. antibiotics) These are now in your JIT bins

5. The white portion is the male The blue portion is the female The white cap is applied to the end of the IV tubing when infusion complete The blue tip has a luer lock feature to be used if that feature is needed. ( e.g. stop cock )

6. All intermittent IV tubing will have a white cap on it ensuring the tip of the IV tubing has been maintained safely. If you do not see a white cap on the end of the patient’s IV tubing –throw away the tubing and start with a new IV set. Prior to placing your white sterile end cap, cleanse off the IV tubing end with an alcohol wipe for 15 seconds. This is a ONE time use. If your patient has 3 intermittent IV infusions on your shift – then you will use 3 new ones.