Heparin sodium to line lock a vascular access device administration

Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust patient group directions for the administration of heparin sodium to line lock a vascular access device.

This patient group direction authorises those employees of Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) specified below to administer heparin sodium to line lock a vascular access device as detailed within this document.

To download the policy please follow the link: Heparin Sodium (staff access only).

Refer to appendix A: authorisation form (staff access only).

To access the equality impact assessment for this policy, please email rdash.equalityanddiversity@nhs.net to request the document.

Page last reviewed: June 23, 2025
Next review due: June 23, 2026