Antimicrobial Catheter Lock Administration in Home Infusion
Clinical
Monday |
3/31/2025 |
10:00 AM –
12:00 PM
Antimicrobial Catheter Lock Administration in Home Infusion
Topic Description : Discussion regarding a successful standardization of the dispensing and administration of antimicrobial catheter locks at a home infusion pharmacy. The process involved collaboration between pharmacists, nursing, and technicians.
Topic Description : Discussion regarding a successful standardization of the dispensing and administration of antimicrobial catheter locks at a home infusion pharmacy. The process involved collaboration between pharmacists, nursing, and technicians.
Learning Objectives
Identify common antimicrobial lock solutions and their stability when dispensed in a syringe with and without heparin.
Describe the challenges of patient self-administration of antimicrobial locks in the home.
Outline a plan for a home infusion pharmacy to standardize the dispensing of antimicrobial locks.