Phlebotomy Refresher Workshop

10628 W 87th St,Overland Park KS 66216

02 October, 2021

Description

Are you a phlebotomist or health professional who would like additional blood collection practice? This is the training session for you! These Pay as you go training sessions are open to health professionals looking to practice phlebotomy and increase their skill set. Venipuncture Steps Here are some of the general guidelines you should follow when performing venipuncture on adults or children: Explain the procedure and reason for the blood draw to the patient. Identify the patient using two patient identifiers as mandated by the Joint Commission (JCAHO). Confirm the ordered blood tests and fill out the appropriate forms and labels. Check for any allergies or sensitivities with the patient regarding antiseptics, adhesives, or latex. Position the patient and hyperextend the patient’s arm. Perform good hand hygiene and wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment). Apply a tourniquet approximately three to four inches above the selected site. Closely monitor the arm to ensure that it is not applied too tight or for more than two minutes. Reasons for concern would include numbness, tingling, change of color to blue or white, and extreme pain. Ask the patient to make a fist and not pump the hand. Prep the venipuncture site by cleansing the area with an alcohol prep pad for 30 seconds and allow to air dry for 30 seconds. Grab the patient’s lower arm (below site of puncture) firmly to draw the skin taut and anchor the vein from rolling. Insert the needle at a 15 to 30-degree angle into the vessel. If properly inserted, blood should flash into the vein. If this does not happen then the needle has either not punctured the vein or the needle went through the vessel. Attach the needed tubes or syringes to remove the proper volume of blood. Only remove the tourniquet as the last amount of blood is drawn. Remove the needle from the patient’s arm and press down on the vessel with gauze. Dispose of contaminated materials and needles in the designated hospital-approved containers. Label appropriate tubes at the bedside and place into transport bags. Deliver blood specimens to the laboratory promptly.