Solutions You Need to Secure and Protect
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Every I.V. site presents the potential for infection, dislodgment, skin damage and other complications. These complications can potentially cause patient discomfort and pain, extended hospital stays, additional therapy, and surgical intervention—even increased patient mortality.
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Stop Bloodstream Infections Before They Start
As your partner in protecting patients, we want to do everything in our power to help you achieve your goal of zero bloodstream infections. Learn more about free educational resources and evidence-based products to help you stop bloodstream infections before they start.
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3M™ PEAK™ Clinical Outcomes Program
The 3M™ PEAK™ Clinical Outcomes Program gives you access to a team of 3M Clinical Specialists and a robust portfolio of tools to help you navigate IV care obstacles and implement change.
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3M Science offers a broad portfolio of innovative tools that can help you protect every I.V. catheter—from insertion to removal. From hand hygiene, skin preps and barrier films to securement devices, transparent dressings, and disinfecting caps, our evidence-based products can help you deliver compassionate care, protect patient and clinician safety, help prevent the risks of costly complications, and improve patient satisfaction.
Human Factors and the Future of Infection Prevention
Key findings from a survey of 650 infection preventionists and clinicians.
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To continue to support clinicians in their fight against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), 3M wanted to gain a better understanding of beliefs and perceptions they hold about the current reality and future potential of infection prevention.
As a result, 3M commissioned a third-party research firm to conduct a survey of 650 U.S. infection preventionists and clinicians about their attitudes and beliefs about infection prevention trends, challenges, and best practices.
3M is hosting a series of educational events to discuss the survey findings. Attend our July 11th webinar, hosted by Pat Parks, MD, PhD, Medical Director, 3M Medical Solutions, to learn what clinicians had to say about the key barriers to effective infection prevention.
Main barriers to infection prevention
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51% of infection preventionists say lack of adopting new technology and processes and insufficient support from senior leadership are key barriers to preventing infections.¹
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50% believe there is poor compliance with infection prevention protocols.¹
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1/3 of clinicians surveyed believed infections can be avoided when providing healthcare.¹
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New CE Courses on 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice
The Infusion Nurses Society recently revised its Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. Lisa Gorski, chair of both the 2011 and 2016 INS Standards of Practice Committees, presents a two-part program to help update clinicians on the changes.
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Interested in learning how 3M solutions align with the 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice?
Download the 3M quick guide to the 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
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3M I.V. Care Solutions
We can help you deliver compassionate care with evidence-based products that help protect clinicians and patients, prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.
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3M℠ Health Care Academy
3M℠ Health Care Academy offers free, quality educational content in a flexible online format. Choose from more than 50 CE credit courses to support your professional development.
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¹Survey of 650 infection preventionists and clinicians, commissioned by 3M and conducted by a third-party research firm in April 2018.