Venepuncture: The Role of the Nurse in Ensuring Quality of the Preanalytical Stage and Cost-Effectiveness

Venepuncture is the most common invasive procedure in modern medical practice, with the nurse playing a pivotal role in ensuring its quality and safety. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to performing venepuncture, encompassing patient preparation, establishing effective communication, selecting optimal consumables, and assessing the cost-effectiveness of the systems used. The algorithm for preparing and performing the procedure is analyzed in detail, along with the specifics of working with different patient categories and methods for preventing complications. Particular emphasis is placed on the nurse's educational role and the formation of patient motivation for active cooperation. It is demonstrated that the quality of consumables directly impacts not only the reliability of laboratory test results but also the ergonomics of the nurse's work, the frequency of repeated procedures, and the overall cost-effectiveness of the diagnostic and treatment process.