A Formalized Venous Assessment Process for Vascular Access Reduces Inequities Related to Race and Sex: A Propensity-Matched Analysis

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate how formalized venous assessment impacts racial and sex-related inequities in vascular access outcomes.
• Conducted a propensity-matched analysis to compare outcomes.
• Implemented standardized venous assessment and objective escalation to ultrasound.
• Analyzed PIVC (Peripherally Inserted Venous Catheter) outcomes across diverse populations.
• Significantly improved PIVC outcomes observed post-implementation of standardized assessment.
• Elimination of noted racial disparities in vascular access cases.
• Elimination of noted sex disparities in vascular access outcomes.