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ECRI’s Focus on MARSI: Safer Solutions for Adhesive Challenges Medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSI) are more than a minor inconvenience. They are a prominent concern, highlighted by ECRI’s 2025 Health Technology Hazards report, which identifies MARSI as a significant issue in patient safety.1 Medical adhesives are essential for securing medical devices like vascular access devices,…
The Adhesive Advantage: How Gum Mastic Transformed Dressing Integrity and Reduced CLABSI Risk Hospital-acquired infections like central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can have devastating consequences. For one large trauma center, rising CLABSI rates in early 2023 signaled an urgent need for action. Despite rigorous training, checklist protocols, and staff education, the problem persisted. The turning…
3 Questions with Nancy Trick, RN, CRNI, VA-BC “3 Questions With…” is a video series showcasing thought leaders in healthcare specialties like Infection Prevention and Vascular Access. These experts provide insights, evidence, and best practices in response to pressing questions in their fields. Eloquest Healthcare is proud to feature 3 Questions with Nancy Trick, RN,…
As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for reading the Eloquest Healthcare Blog! We hope you have found our posts during the last 12 months to be both informative and impactful to your professional career. Here are some of the past year’s most liked posts that we invite you to…
Small Change, Big Impact: Mastisol® Added to a Central Line Dressing Protocol A podium poster presentation at the 2024 Association of Vascular Access Annual Scientific Meeting described noteworthy time savings for the Vascular Access Team (VAT) at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. The authors, Zachary Lassiter, BSN, RN, Marisa Brown, BSN, RN, and Charles…
Putting the Infusion Nurses Society Standards into Practice The Infusion Nurses Society’s (INS) Standards of Practice set the benchmark for infusion administration and care of various access devices, including intravenous, subcutaneous, intraosseous, and intraspinal devices. Recognized globally, these Standards are the gold standard for evaluating the quality of practice, service, and education in infusion care.…
Inventor: Maria Plummer RN, BScN, CVAA(c), CON(c) Maria is an oncology nurse from Toronto, Canada and has cared for both children and adults throughout her career. She holds nationally recognized certifications with the Canadian Vascular Access Association and with the Canadian Nurses Association in Oncology. The Problem During more than 30 years in nursing, Maria…
Quality Improvement or Human Subjects Research? Clarifying the Key Differences In healthcare, both Quality Improvement (QI) and Human Subjects Research (HSR) play pivotal roles in advancing patient care and clinical practices. However, confusion often arises regarding the differences between these two methodologies. This blog post aims to clarify the distinctions and commonalities between QI and…
Enhancing Care & Reducing Costs: The Smart Choice of Procedure Kits In the fast-paced world of healthcare, efficiency and patient safety are paramount. Hospitals and clinics constantly seek ways to streamline procedures and reduce the risk of complications, all while managing costs. One effective solution that addresses these needs is the use of comprehensive procedure…
3 Questions with Emily Levy, Mighty Well “3 Questions With…” is a video series showcasing thought leaders in healthcare specialties like Infection Prevention and Vascular Access. These experts provide insights, evidence, and best practices in response to pressing questions in their fields. Eloquest Healthcare is proud to feature 3 Questions with Emily Levy, Mighty Well.…
