Authors

  1. Secola, Rita PhD, RN, CPON
  2. Lewis, Mary Ann DrPH, RN
  3. Pike, Nancy PhD, RN
  4. Needleman, Jack PhD, FAAN
  5. Doering, Lynn DNSc, RN, FAAN

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to test the feasibility of creating a central venous catheter blood draw bundle checklist to ensure adherence to the evidence-based blood draw procedure. This study included establishing checklist reliability and validity and periodic observations in 2 inpatient pediatric oncology units. The findings provided support for the reliability and validity of this checklist based on content validity, test-retest reliability, interrater agreement, and internal consistency and reinforced the need for periodic observations to ensure consistency in proper central venous catheter blood draw procedures.