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CDC Statement on Safe Use of Single-Dose Vials

• Bloodstream Infections
  • Intravenous Catheter Management Education (CathEd)
• Surgical Site Infection
• Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection
• Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
• Clostridium difficile Infection
  • 6 Steps to Prevent Clostridium difficile Infections
• Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP)

Safe Injection Practices

When safe injection practices are not followed, dangerous health-related incidents can occur.

• Never administer medications from the same syringe to more than one patient, even if the needle is changed
• Do not enter a vial with a used syringe or needle
• Medications packaged as single-use vials should never be used for more than one patient
• Bags or bottle of intravenous solution should not be used as a common source of supply for more than one patient
• Absolute adnerence to proper infection control practices when preparing and administering injected medications

CDC Resources

• Injection Safety
• FAQs on Assisted Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration

Questions? Joel Merriman (406) 444-0274