Maintaining certification status reflects a level of professional accountability and may demonstrate their commitment as a life-long learner .
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inserter competency assessment provide the employers with consistent documentation which can form the foundation for the completion of competency policy requirements . Maintaining certification status reflects a level of professional accountability and may demonstrate their commitment as a life-long learner .
Insertion procedures performed on patients are highly invasive and constitutes a level of risk that should be monitored through competency assessment and monitoring of patient outcomes . These procedures require highly trained and skilled staff to perform safe procedures , but also require oversight to insure the integration of key infection prevention and safety practices ( Moureau , 2019 ). Hospitals that apply recommendations , guidelines , current standards , and competency assessment of inserters provide patients with the highest quality care . Provision of consistent education , competency assessment and outcome monitoring improve outcomes , limit liability , and serve to reduce the cost of healthcare , while providing the patient with safe treatment delivery .
Nancy Moureau , RN , PhD , CRNI , CPUI , VA-BC , is the chief executive officer at PICC Excellence , Inc ., a research member of the Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research ( AVATAR ) Group , and an adjunct associate professor at Griffith University in Brisbane , Australia .
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