Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Provides Vein Finder to CATH Lab
The St. Luke's Health-Memorial (SLHM) Volunteer Auxiliary has partnered with the hospital's CATH Lab to improve patient satisfaction through the donation of a new vein finder unit.
This device, which uses near-infrared light to project an image of veins onto the skin, helps healthcare professionals locate veins more easily, especially in patients with difficult-to-find veins.
CATH Lab Director Lance Floyd expressed his gratitude for the $5,199 purchase, noting the vein finder will reduce multiple needle sticks, leading to increased patient satisfaction and improved efficiency.
CATH Lab nurse Ashley Alexander shared a success story, highlighting how the vein finder enabled her to successfully establish a difficult IV in one attempt.
The new equipment is expected to reduce patient anxiety and stress, improve patient outcomes, and increase overall productivity within the CATH Lab.
The SLHM volunteers have provided the hospital with numerous donations through the years, such as teddy bears that are used for heart surgery patients. It's amazing the wonderful things that these volunteers are able to do by selling popcorn to visitors and staff at the hospital.
The CATH Lab staff extends a heartfelt thank you to the SLHM Volunteer Auxiliary for their invaluable contribution to patient care.
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