About the unit

We are an RN based Vascular Access Team. We provide 24 hour services throughout the inpatient and outpatient areas of the hospital. This includes peripheral IV, midline and PICC(peripherally inserted central catheter) insertion. We recommend the most appropriate access based on patient assessment. Other responsibilities include dressing changes, line troubleshooting and surveillance. We educate staff on the RIGHT LINE for the RIGHT PATIENT at the RIGHT TIME..


About Dearborn Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care.


Scope of work

Nurses, under the ANA scope of practice, utilize the framework of the...