PICC Line

Learn how a peripherally inserted central catheter device is used to safely deliver long-term medications and draw blood samples.

Watch these tips to keeping your long-term PICC line infection-free and in good working order, and how to recognize infections and serious health complications.

If you're leaving the hospital with a PICC line, or peripherally inserted central catheter, it is important to know why you have the PICC line what questions to ask of your care provider and your role in maintaining it and avoiding infection. This video helps explains your PICC line care. 

Watch how regularly and safely cleaning your PICC line helps to keep your device working properly and prevent infection.

Bloodstream Infections can be a life-threatening complication during a hospital stay. Patients are an important part of the teamwork necessary for prevention. Learn how infections in the bloodstream occur and what can patients can do to help prevent them.

Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting or spreading germs. This video shows you what to do.