Peripheral intravenous (IV) device management. 1  Introduction Peripheral intravenous device (PIV)/catheters are the most commonly used intravenous device in hospitalized patients. They are primarily used for therapeutic purposes such as administration of medications, fluids and/or blood products as well as blood sampling. 2  Tweet.
James Otis: Against. Writs of Assistance. The Writs of Assistance were general warrants allowing officials to search for smuggled material within any suspected premises. James Otis was Advocate-General when the legality of these warrents was attacked, but promptly resigned his office when called upon to defend that legality.
In November 2000, Congress passed the Veterans Claims Assistance Act (VCAA) to define what VA's responsibilities are in assisting claimants in obtaining evidence to support a claim and also to define the responsibilities of the claimant. VCAA responsibilities are as follows: VA's Responsibilities include: