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PICC/Midline Class 10/27, Madison, WI

Come join us for another 8 hour PICC/Midline Class in Madison, WI.  The class will prepare you to insert these devices at your facility.  Every hospital needs a vascular access program with skilled knowledgeable staff leading the way.  The classes

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“Educating the Entire Team”

Thank you MinniVAN for the opportunity to speak on a topic that is key to creating successful vascular access programs.  “Educating the Entire Team”  Download the ppt presentation  below: minnivan

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NPSG 07.04.01

The Joint Commission E-dition on National Patient Safety Goals states:  Implement evidenced-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections.  Thirteen elements of performance were released in January of 2013.   Goal number 13 states:  “Evaluate all central venous catheters routinely

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Education, Education, Education

Educating staff on care and maintenance of all VAD’s (Vascular Access Devices) is key to prevention of CRBSI’s (Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections).  Educating staff on hire, annually and when ever your products change is the standard in health care.

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