Recommendation 4 NeedleFree Intravenous Access Systems

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Recommendation 4Needle-Free Intravenous Access
Systems

• Cardinal Health Alaris Smartsite (mechanical
  valve)

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Recommendation 4Needle-Free Intravenous Access
Systems

• Interlink (split septum port)

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Recommendation 4Needle-Free Intravenous Access
Systems

• Adhere to manufacturers recommendations when
  accessing needle-free intravenous administration
  systems
• All persons handling or entering the system must
  first wash their hands or use an alcohol-based
  waterless cleanser
• All intravenous access ports must be vigorously
  cleaned with a sterile, single-use 70
  alcohol-impregnated swab and allow to dry before
  entering the system
• The injection surface of the access device must
  be thoroughly cleaned before each injection
• The intravenous port must be accessed with a
  sterile single-use device