For today’s topic, we will be unraveling any confusion revolving around catheter flushing and locking orders.  We will discuss the difference between flushing and locking. “Flushing” and “Locking” are not the same.  How can you leverage the use of your eMAR to trigger the correct order? What must the prescriber’s order include? Why does Omnicare still utilize heparin in their IV protocols to lock catheters? We will answer these questions and more!