Improving Short Peripheral IV Outcomes: A Clinical Trial of Two Securement Methods

Timothy Ian Royer, BSN, CRNI is the Nurse Manager of the IV Team / Diagnostic Services at the Veteran's Administration Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. One of his roles is IV Educator at this facility. Mr. Royer participates outside the VA Medical Center, proctoring and mentoring other nurses and IV Teams in PICC placement using venous ultrasound and micro-introducer advanced technology and teaches a Basic and an Advanced PICC Workshop.