Vascular access team development
Extract:
“In today’s health care landscape, vascular access teams (VATs) are often tapped to increase appropriate device utility or independently seek ways to insert various central venous access devices (CVADs) not limited to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). This includes all models of VAT models (APRN, NPs, RN, RT, RRT) seeking to provide a dedicated resource when a PICC is not appropriate for the patient. This is especially important when an alternative CVAD is indicated based on medication characteristics, duration of therapies, or anatomical limitations. As a resource dedicated to vascular access, it is critical that you have the ability and autonomy to assess and select the most appropriate device every time. Equally as important is that CVAD insertion is performed by an expert, using ultrasound with appropriate training, competency, and procedural volume while utilizing best practices.”
Reference:
Amy Bardin-Spencer; How to Prepare for Advancement to Central Venous Access Device Insertion Beyond Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: Socially Relevant. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access 1 September 2023; 28 (3): 10–11. doi: https://doi.org/10.2309/JAVA-2023-28-02-00.