News and innovation July 5, 2023
Addressing nurse retention with healthcare worker safety
High turnover among healthcare workers is an increasingly common phenomenon in hospitals worldwide, especially in intensive care units.1 According to…
Addressing nurse retention with healthcare worker safety
High turnover among healthcare workers is an increasingly common phenomenon in hospitals worldwide, especially in intensive care units.1 According to…
Make the safety switch: 4 potential everyday safety hazards
Maintaining safety for both patients and healthcare workers can be a challenge. Adverse safety events such as errors, accidents and…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
What is the financial cost of preventable needlestick injuries?
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) pose a significant clinical and economic threat to healthcare institutions globally. When most are considered largely preventable,…
Nordics and the U.K. set standards for sustainable procurement
To fight against climate change, Norwegian health authorities have committed to a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and…
New Spanish vascular access team standard
On 4th November 2022, the Spanish Society of Infusion and Vascular Access (SEINAV: Sociedad Española de Infusión y Acceso Vascular)…
Vessel health: Novel scale assesses peripheral vein quality
Vessel health: Novel scale assesses peripheral vein quality Repeated insertion attempts can lead to pain, discomfort and vessel trauma, causing…