Several new care delivery models are taking over the nursing industry and streamlining daily nursing practices, now including needlestick procedures. A recent survey revealed that out of the participants with a recent hospital stay, 59% of patients needed multiple needlestick attempts for IV insertion, and 71% for blood draws, with 11% needing 10 or more sticks to obtain a single blood sample. These numbers are representative of a major issue. In this week's lead story, learn more about how a new piece of technology is eliminating the need for multiple needlesticks, and revolutionizing care delivery and patient experience. |