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The Clinical Guideline will promote a consistent and standardised approach to management of PICC dressings throughout SA Health facilities, in both inpatient and non-inpa
Indwelling medical devices such as urinary catheters, vascular access devices, endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, enteral feeding tubes and wound drains can be associated with development of healthcare associated infection. Prevention of healthcare associated infection is a high priority patient safety issue covered under Standard 3 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
General recommendations include:
For further information on the management of indwelling devices, contact SA Health's Infection Control Service on (08) 7425 7161.