ROANOKE,
Va. and FRANKLIN LAKES,
N.J., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carilion
Clinic, a not-for-profit health care organization serving more than
1 million people in Virginia, in
partnership with BD, (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a
leading global medical technology company, today announced that
Carilion is the first health system in the state and the
Southeastern U.S. to provide its patients needle-free blood draws
using the BD® PIVO™ Pro Needle-free Blood Collection Device. This
initiative is part of Carilion's commitment to patient-centered
care, delivering on the vision of a "One-Stick Patient Experience"
by reducing multiple needlesticks while improving the quality of
care.
The advanced PIVO™ Pro Technology allows clinicians to use a
patient's existing peripheral IV catheter line for blood draws,
leading to fewer needlesticks and less pain and anxiety for many
patients. It also reduces the risk of needlestick injuries and
streamlines clinical workflows, minimizing traditional IV and blood
collection complications that result in redraws and potential
delays in patient care.1,2
"We are excited to be the first in Virginia to implement this novel needle-free
blood draw technology, marking a significant improvement in our
vascular access practices and enhancing patient outcomes and
satisfaction," said Tami Frost, MSN,
RN, CENP and chief nursing officer at Carilion. "By streamlining
blood draws through our new specialty vascular access team, we will
save our bedside nurses valuable time, allowing them to focus on
other critical aspects of patient care."
Traditional blood draws by venipuncture are one of the most
common hospital procedures, affecting nearly every hospitalized
patient daily.3 A recent Harris
Poll highlighted that patients often experience unnecessary,
failed and repeat needlesticks in hospitals. In fact, needlesticks
are an often-overlooked challenge but can be one of the most
traumatic aspects of a patient's hospital stay with more than half
of Americans (51%) reporting some fear of needles. Among those, a
top reason is fear of needing multiple needle insertions
(31%).
Patients and clinicians alike are interested in new technology
and solutions to reduce needlesticks and improve the standard of
care.
"During my hospital stay, I dreaded the daily blood draws that
left my arms bruised and painful," said a 17-year-old pediatric
patient who experienced PIVO™ Pro during Carilion's trial period.
"When I was introduced to this device, it was a game-changer. It
saved me from the pain and tears of multiple needlesticks. It truly
transformed my hospital experience, allowing me to focus on getting
better without the added stress of painful blood draws. This
innovation gave me hope and comfort during a very challenging
time."
PIVO™ Pro will be available at Carilion Roanoke Memorial
Hospital and will be rolled out to other Carilion hospitals
throughout the year. Learn more about Carilion's commitment to
compassionate patient care at www.carilionclinic.org.
As the global leader in vascular access solutions, BD is
committed to advancing the standard of care for IV therapy and
blood draws for patients and health care providers. The PIVO™ Pro
technology is part of the company's vision for a "One-Stick Patient
Experience" to help minimize the number of needlesticks for
patients by using an existing peripheral IV catheter line to
collect a high-quality, reliable blood sample through a singular
access point.1 For more information about the BD
Peripheral Line Draw Solution, including PIVO™ Pro,
visit www.bd.com/PIVO.
About Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a
private, not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in
Roanoke, Va. A comprehensive
network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and
other complementary services enables employees to collaborate in
providing quality care close to home for nearly 1 million
Virginians. With an enduring commitment to the region's health and
wellness, Carilion also advances care through philanthropy, medical
education and research, helps the communities it serves stay
healthy and inspires the region to grow stronger. For more
information, visit CarilionClinic.org and follow us
on Facebook, X (formerly
Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical
technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of
health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery
of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of
health care by developing innovative technology, services and
solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and
clinical process for health care providers. BD and its more than
70,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the
safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable
laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance
researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of
diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every
country and partners with organizations around the world to address
some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in
close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes,
lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand
access to health care. For more information on BD, please
visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn
at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/, X (formerly
Twitter) @BDandCo or
Instagram @becton_dickinson.
Contacts
Carilion Clinic Corporate Communications
540-525-6041
media@carilionclinic.org
Alyssa Kretlow
BD Corporate Communications
551.238.4391
alyssa.kretlow@bd.com
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