Date of Award
Fall 1988
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Hospitals are facing increased financial constraints due to the prospective payment system. This creates an environment focused on controlling the costs of hospitalizations, as well as, safely and effectively minimizing the length of stay (LOS). Intravenous (IV) complications result in increased costs and possibly increased hospitalizations. Dr. Dennis Maki (1985) estimated that 40 million hospitalized patients received some form of intravenous therapy in 1986. Standards of care have been established for intravenous nursing to ensure safe and effective patient care, thus minimizing IV complications. The costs and benefits of a hospital IV therapy team are identified and examined indicating that an IV therapy team can be cost-effective in health care delivery.
Recommended Citation
Witte, Mary L., "Hospital Intravenous Therapy Teams" (1988). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3648.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3648