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A Place to Learn What’s New at I.V. House

Working with nurses, I.V. House continues to update products and educational tools that help deliver on the promise of improved patient safety and increased nurse efficiency. In this blog you’ll find tips for applying I.V. House products, tools to help you select the best product for your patient, new product announcements, trial results, and recent product improvements.

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Patent Secured: TLC Splint Product Line Officially Recognized by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

April, 2025

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent to I.V. House, Inc. for the TLC line of ergonomic splints.

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Innovation in Healthcare: 2024 Conferences Promote Patient Safety & Nurse Efficiency

September, 2024

Recent healthcare conferences attended by I.V. House continue to emphasize the importance of patient safety and nurse efficiency.

Developing Efficient Stocking Solutions Comes From 30 Years of Experience

Delivering on the promise of improved patient safety and increased nurse efficiency is our commitment to you from trial through rollout.

Video instruction available on I.V. House website

Watch: Tutorial Videos for All I.V. House Products

The Directions for Use online training tool provides video instructions for all I.V. House joint stabilization and IV insertion site protection products.

UltraDressing 730L Hand and 939XL-Ultra wrist splint armboard on older adult patient

How Our Products Help Prevent IV Therapy Complications for Adult Patients

I.V. House products protect the IV insertion site, allow active patients to participation in routine self-care, increase dwell times, and reduce injuries.

TLC Wrist Splint and I.V. House UltraDressing on a toddler

Review of INS Standards Part 1 of 3: Nurse Expertise and Patient/Caregiver Education

Standardizing IV therapy practices hospital-wide and using complementary interventions ensures consistent treatment and adherence to industry best practices.Read more

939S TLC Wrist Splint and Finger Tape Note

How to Secure the I.V. House Wrist Splint for Infant & Toddler Patients

The littlest patients are the biggest escape artists. That’s why our small and medium TLC Wrist Splint with Straps use tape at the fingers.Read more

The TLC Method Is Easy to Follow and Reduces Serious Harm in Patients

Catching early signs of IV-therapy-related complications saves time for nurses and reduces expensive mitigation measures for patients.Read more

Results: 2020 I.V. House Customer Satisfaction Survey

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we asked nurses about their experience with our joint stabilization and IV insertion site protection products.Read more

I.V. House Products Remain In-Stock & Ready to Ship During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We work with environmentally conscious US suppliers, and facilities that provide opportunities to individuals with barriers to traditional employment.Read more

Young boy laughing with puppy stickers on his face

Meet Ivy: The I.V. House Mascot with an Important Purpose

Nurse Inventor and I.V. House CEO, Lisa Vallino, used her experience as a pediatric emergency room nurse to create a clever mnemonic device.Read more

949S TLC Foot Splint and 330M I.V. House ultraDressing on Infant's foot

Positive Results Seen Nationwide in Combined IV Therapy Interventions Trials

Several hospitals have shared trial results with us. We’re proud to be part of the solution for improving patient safety and increasing nurse efficiency.Read more

Toddler wearing I.V. House TLC® Elbow Splint

TLC Elbow Splint Wins Award for Excellence in Design & Innovation

Revolutionary TLC Elbow Splint garners prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award for I.V. House, Inc. and Metaphase Design Group. The TLC Wrist Splint won in 2015.Read more