Trace tubing or catheter from the patient to point of origin (1) before connecting or reconnecting any device or infusion, (2) at any transition (e.g.,new setting),and (3) as part of the hand-off process.
Label the tubing at a site close to the patient and at a site close to the source when there are different access sites or several bags.
Rationale : Tubing should be labeled to reduce the chance of misconnection,especially in circumstances where multiple IV lines or devices are in use.