Purpose

• The following policy/RBP outlines the criteria for certification of nurses undertaking IV cannulation within Newborn Services to ensure safety and best outcome.

Scope

• Applies to all Nurses applying to do IV cannulation within Newborn Services

Criteria for Certification

1. Must have worked within the newborn service at least 12 months and have completed the Level III Care Competency booklet.
2. View DVD/video on ‘Intravenous Cannulation Insertion’.
3. Read teaching package and pass written test.
4. IV insertion to be demonstrated by a staff member on the IV Certification list.
5. Nurse is to be supervised/instructed for IV insertions by a certified IV cannulation nurse. Three successful IV insertions are to be witnessed and signed off by the supervising nurse.
6. IV cannulation certificate issued.

Maintenance of Certification

On a 2 yearly basis

1. Show proof of attendance at an education session on IV therapy.
2. Complete a competency review test.
3. Show documentation of recent IV insertion signed off by IV certified nurse.

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