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We build teams and programs all across the US.  Some of our smaller facilities may have one or two inserters.  We can teach you to be the expert in vascular access and learn to place all devices from the PIV

We have been building and promoting the use of vascular access teams all across the US for several years now.  We know the value these teams bring to facilities,  such as reduced supply costs and reduced health care workers time

Managing vascular access devices for patients in source isolation Posted by Gillian Ray-Barruel on 1 April 2020 Now more than ever, many of us are caring for sick patients requiring source isolation for infectious (e.g. SARS-CoV2 [COVID-19]) or multi-resistant organisms

We educate all across the US on insertion of ultrasound guided devices from  IV’s, Midlines and PICC’s.  The most important process we teach is “Which device” should I place? Device Selection for IV therapy is the first step in the

Champions for the Cause: Using the TAP Strategy to Identify Gaps in Preventing HAIs We have been teaching the importance of building vascular access teams and programs for many years.  It is crucial to have a multidisciplinary team that works collaboratively

When visiting hospitals and other health care settings, one can become much more vulnerable to catching infections. Unfortunately, patients are susceptible to this as well, and about 75,000 in hospitals die each year as a result of these infections. These infections

Observational Study of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Outcomes in Adult Hospitalized Patients: A Multivariable Analysis of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Failure J. Hosp. Med. 2018 February;13(2):83-89. Published online first October 18, 2017 Abstract BACKGROUND: Almost 70% of hospitalized patients require a peripheral

Bundled Interventions, Ongoing Education Can Address Threat of Device-Related Infections “Nurses play a key role in minimizing the occurrence of these infections,” says Elaine Foster, PhD, MSN, RN, dean of nursing and healthcare programs at American Sentinel University. “It’s important

October starts our ultrasound guided PIV (USGPIV) insertion classes.  Anyone who inserts a PIV or draws labs needs to learn this skill.  We have to stop the “poke and hope” process.  My lab manger used this statement once and it

What a great 2016 meeting!  AVA celebrated 30 years with a celebration Gala friday evening.  Thank you AVA for an enjoyable evening. What did I take away from the scientific meeting?  Just a few quick thoughts, there are many more but