ArticleCureus2025
Enhancing IV Cannulation Documentation in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Quality Improvement Project From Dongola Specialized Hospital.
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backgroundIncomplete documentation of intravenous (IV) cannulation is a persistent challenge in hospital practice, leading to gaps in continuity of care and increased risk of complications.
objectiveThis quality improvement project aimed to evaluate and enhance the completeness of IV cannula documentation at Dongola Specialized Hospital through the introduction of a standardized documentation sticker and focused staff training.
methodsA prospective two-cycle audit was conducted between June and September 2025 using the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework. Fifty inpatient records were reviewed in each cycle from the Internal Medicine Department. Documentation was assessed against international standards for IV cannulation, including patient identifiers, insertion details, aseptic technique, site monitoring, and removal data. A structured IV cannula sticker and brief educational sessions were introduced between cycles. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test, with a significance level of p < 0.05.
resultsBaseline compliance was poor, with most parameters documented in ≤2% of records. Following the intervention, substantial improvement was observed across all fields: cannula gauge (2%→100%), indication (2%→96%), aseptic technique (2%→86%), and inserter's name (2%→92%) (p < 0.001 for all). The documentation of removal details and Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) scoring also improved markedly (p < 0.001).
conclusionThe introduction of a structured, low-cost documentation sticker, reinforced by staff education, resulted in significant improvement in IV cannula documentation quality. This simple and sustainable intervention can strengthen patient safety and procedural accountability in resource-limited hospital settings.
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