access to concentrated heparin to prime dialysis circuit

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Jennifer Bonvechio
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access to concentrated heparin to prime dialysis circuit

Nurses requesting access to concentrated heparin (1000 unit/ml) prior to patient arrival in order to prime dialysis circuit and eliminate significant lead time required.

What is your hospital's process around this topic? Allow ADC override for concentrated heparin in dialysis unit? Other safety processes in place?

Appreciate any feedback!

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