VASCULAR ACCESS MANAGEMENT

The real costs of vascular access complications

The impact

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Vascular access complications can lead to significant impact for both hospitals and patients, contributing to life-threatening issues, as well as those that impact patients’ quality of life.1 It can also impact healthcare professionals, as time spent on managing complications can be saved to focus on better patient care.


Become a Champion of Change

At BD, our fight against vascular access complications never stops. Our Champions of Change program is advocating for better vascular access care.

Because you are a Champion of Change, you can advocate for better vascular access in your hospital.


What is the real cost of vascular
access-related complications to your
patients and healthcare professionals?

It goes beyond what you may see

Vascular Access Complications

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You may be surprised to know that intravenous complications and practice variations can have a huge impact on your patients, as well as on you directly.

Suboptimal practice in vascular access can contribute to complications. While these complications may sound minor, they can cause a patient pain and discomfort and could potentially extend their time in the hospital by up to 7-20 days.1

Learn more about the different vascular access-related complications that can occur.

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Hospitals have been shown to experience complication rates as high as 62% as a result of practice variation.2

Repeated attempts at cannulation can be frustrating for both you and your patient. More than 33% of adults and up to 50% of children who require peripheral intravenous catheters are reported to have difficult venous access.3

Up to 40% of catheters don't meet their intended dwell time due to complications such as infiltration, occlusion, accidental removal, phlebitis and infection, potentially leading to delays in treatment.1

Occlusions are far too common in central venous access, occurring in 14% to 36% of catheters, within 1-2 years of catheter placement.4


What can you do?

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Many vascular access complications are preventable.

You are playing a key role in helping to improve patient outcomes and reduce the number of patients experiencing complications from suboptimal vascular access management.

Download our brochure to learn more about what you can do to help improve practices in your hospital.

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Benefits

By championing best practice vascular access care, you can...

Lower complication rates.5

Increase first insertion success by 37%.5

Understand the causes of complications to give you more time to focus on other important aspects of patient care.

Make a tangible difference to patient experience, helping them feel more satisfied with their treatment.1,2

Support your own safety and efficiency in the workplace.




Infection prevention Webinar

Dr Cristina Nunes is the local coordinator for the “Programme for Prevention and Control of Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance” in Portugal.
In this webinar, she discusses the impact of the first phase of infection prevention bundles on key vascular access procedures and how creating a culture of awareness is the catalyst for change.


WATCH THE REPLAY

Champions of Change

Because you are a Champion of Change, you can advocate for better vascular access in your hospital.

Contact a BD representative to learn more about how BD can help your hospital support best practices in vascular access management.

What is the real cost of vascular access-related complications to your hospital?

It goes beyond infections

Up to 90% of hospital in-patients in the United States require intravenous therapy, putting many patients at risk of infection complications.1

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The impact of these complications can range from pain and discomfort, to extended hospital stays, and even mortality.1

Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are one of the most frequent, costly, and potentially life-threatening complications of central venous catheterisation.13

Learn more about the additional complications that can occur.

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Improper vascular access can lead to complications such as occlusion or thrombosis leading to costly consequences for both the hospital and the patient.1

Up to 40% of catheters don't meet their intended dwell time due to complications such as infiltration, occlusion, accidental removal, phlebitis and infection.1

Occlusion is the most common adverse event related, peripherally-inserted central catheters (PICC) removal.7


What can you do?

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Many vascular access complications are preventable.

You are playing a key role in helping your hospital foster a culture of safety and infection prevention that includes best practices in vascular access care.

Download our brochure to learn more about infection-related complications.

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Benefits

When best practice vascular access care is implemented,
hospitals can benefit from...

A 32% reduction in the complication rate, which could mean fewer hospital-associated infections.2

Continual improvements and monitoring to achieve evidence-based best practice standards (national guidelines and hospital standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Overall lower infection rates and improved safety for patients.8

Positive peer recognition. It can help improve hospital performance and reputation.




Infection prevention Webinar

Dr Cristina Nunes is the local coordinator for the “Programme for Prevention and Control of Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance” in Portugal.
In this webinar, she discusses the impact of the first phase of infection prevention bundles on key vascular access procedures and how creating a culture of awareness is the catalyst for change.


WATCH THE REPLAY

Champions of Change

Because you are a Champion of Change, you can drive improvements and help alleviate the burden of infection in your hospital.

Contact a BD representative to learn more about how BD can help your hospital support best practices in vascular access management.

What is the real cost of vascular access-related complications?

It’s more than you realise

The impact

Vascular access is required for the treatment of up to 90% of in-patients1 yet complication rates have been shown to be as high as 62%.2 This can be costly.

Best practice in vascular access care can help to reduce hospital supply costs – the second largest after labour costs.9

Learn more about the additional costs related to suboptimal vascular access management.

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35–50% of peripheral IVs don’t meet their intended dwell time1 – many patients can suffer complications that range from simple dislodgement to potentially lethal infections.

Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in Europe and can occur as a result of vascular access complications.6

Infections alone could cost your hospital up to €11,000/£9,406 per patient occurrence and can increase in-patient stays by up to 14 days.10,14

On average, the cost of just one peripheral IV catheter insertion is around €16/£14 per patient and needs to be repeated each time a failed catheter is replaced.1,14

All vascular access related complications can be costly to hospital, clinician and patient - from extended hospital stays, additional products and staff hours, to reputational damage.1


What can you do?

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Many vascular access complications are preventable.

By championing uptake of vascular access best practices across all hospital teams, you can reduce costs by 33%11, prevent medication and supply wastage ensuring your hospital is running more efficiently.

Download our brochure to learn more about the cost of IV complications.

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Benefits

When best practice vascular access care is implemented,
hospitals can benefit from...

Cost savings of €8,000/£6,840 to €11,000/£9,406 per patient as a result of reduced complications.10,14

Reduced spend on the number of bed days, treatments for unnecessary bloodstream infections and reduced, and fewer lab tests, among other savings.8,10,11

Reduced costs of hospital supplies, from decreased catheter replacement due to complications, and a reduced need for medication intended to treat complications.12

Can help safeguard hospital reputation.

Champions of Change

Because you are a Champion of Change, you can advocate for best practice vascular access care in your hospital and you could help to reduce complications and associated costs of suboptimal practices.

Contact a BD representative to learn more about how BD can help your hospital support best practices and efficiencies in vascular access.