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When Sir Andy Murray shared a photo from his hospital bed it got hundreds of thousands of likes, but it's unlikely any of those came from vascular access clinicians.
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@Rohit_Silhi
@akstone4094
an opportunity to teach best practice in Vascular Access - a procedure that is grossly undertrained, less monitored & the complications of which injure and kill dozens of people daily - is an opportunity AVA will always take. Numerous lessons & areas of improvement in that photo.
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@Rohit_Silhi
@akstone4094
with respect, doctor: this patient is not *in surgery* and the standard measures that can and should be taken for optimal VA care and maintenance are well-studied and backed by plenty of evidence.
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When Aaron Rodgers shared his IV it got over 300K likes, but it's unlikely any were from vascular access clinicians.
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The AVA Board of Directors is pleased to announce CEO Ramzy Nasrallah has agreed to terms that keep him with AVA and the AVA Foundation through 2021. It's an exciting time for AVA, our dynamic membership and partners, and our influence in advancing safe vascular access!
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What better way to celebrate the first-ever Vascular Access Specialty Day? Happy Birthday, Suzanne! 🎂 Thank you for everything you’ve done. We love you! ❤️
#AVASM19
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“Vascular Access is the gateway to healthcare. If we don’t get the gateway right, everything else goes wrong.” – AVA CEO Ramzy Nasrallah
#AVASM18
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What an excellent first full day of
#AVASM22
🥳
We hope you had as much fun as we did - can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
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Suzanne presents the 2018 Herbst Award to Dr.
@jackledonnemd
for excellence in vascular access
#AVASM18
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First plenary session at
#wocova18
: The Patient & the Bundles, featuring Liz Simcock,
@EvanAlexandrou
@piccexcellence
&
@Claire_AVATAR
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The 7th World Congress on Vascular Access (WoCoVA) ‘Lessons Learned from the Pandemic’ will be held in 2022 from March 16 – 18th in Greece. The call for abstracts will open soon and early bird pricing through Nov 15th.
For more information:
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“Strap in - AVA is going to be doing some amazing things!” – AVA President Andrea Owens kicks off
#AVASM18
in Columbus!
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1 in 4 patients that get
#PICCs
have
#CKD
, a major contraindication for the device. This study published in the
@AnnalsofIM
and conducted by
@vineet_chopra
and
@PajeDavid
describes the characteristics associated with PICC use in hospitalized patients:
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🌹 Roses are red
Veins look blue 💙
Rhyming is hard
Implement insertion, care and maintenance bundles, practice scrupulous hand hygiene, always disinfect needleless connectors, stay vigilant about vessel preservation and always ensure patency
Happy Valentine's Day from AVA! 💕
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Association for Vascular Access Publishes Guidance for Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Between Patients and Procedures
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AVA Founder Suzanne Herbst presents the Herbst Award for Excellence in Vascular Access to
@AirliftNurse
at
#AVASM19
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#miniMAGIC
is here! Read the evidence-based criteria for IV catheter selection in
#pediatric
patients across a range of clinical indications
@a_ullman
@vineet_chopra
@pedspiccnurse
@stephaniep76
@Claire_AVATAR
@AVATAR_grp
@MenziesHealth
& more!
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Today AVA and B. Braun Medical Inc. announce the second installment of our long-term collaboration to improve training on the placement of PIVCs, PIV 201.
Read full details here:
#PIVEducateMe
#vascularaccess
#vasculareducation
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How often should infusion tubing be replaced to prevent infection?
@Claire_AVATAR
,
@graybarruel
and Nicole Marsh share their trial research:
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In consideration of current events and the safety of everyone, the AVA Board has made the difficult decision to change the face-to-face scientific meeting to a completely virtual event.
Message from the AVA Board here:
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Help AVA Congratulate our 2021 Herbst Award Winner -- Lynn C. Hadaway, M.Ed., NPD-BC, CRNI
Thank you, Lynn, for your research and leadership in vascular access!
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IV Nurse Day is a day to recognize dedicated professionals who commit to safe infusion practices. Infusion nurses collaborate with a wide range of healthcare specialists across the continuum of care. Thank you for all you do!
#IVNurseDay
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Kicking off Day 3 in Columbus! Connie Girgenti recognizes the 2018 AVA Impact Award winners: Theresa Stevenson, Fran Concklin and Warren McGlauflin. Congratulations to all!
#AVASM18
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A three-year old girl sustained lifelong damage to her hand due to a misplaced peripheral IV.
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Thank you to the
#AVASM18
D-Team, our scientific meeting construction workers! We couldn’t have done it without you!
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Don't forget to review the
#AVASM18
Exhibitors List and their locations in the Exhibit Hall before it opens this weekend!
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Ton Van Boxtel kicks off
#wocova18
emphasizing the importance of national societies working together as a global network to advance patient safety standards.
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Connie Girgenti presents the 2019 AVA Impact Award to recipients Vicki Mabry, Jamie Sharp, and Dr. Amit Bahl this morning to kick off
#AVASM19
– congratulations and thank you for all you’ve done to advance vascular access!
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Congrats to Amanda Ullman
@a_ullman
for being named the 2016 Janet Pettit Scholar in pediatric vascular access!!
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AVA CEO
@ramzyn
and Director of Finance Katie Tornow were on Capitol Hill today discussing implications of tax legislation on nonprofits with reps/staffers and how AVA is advancing clinical competency/patient healthcare literacy on the most common invasive procedure in healthcare
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AVA Foundation Director-at-Large
@a_ullman
breaking down
#miniMAGIC
, an innovative research project intended to improve pediatric vascular access outcomes
#AVASM18
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WHEW!
#AVASM18
Day 3 is in the books! Hopefully you were able to get your new AVA T-shirt and are enjoying hearing from the top vascular access minds in the world. See you tomorrow as we wrap things up from Columbus!
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What an UNBELIEVABLE first day at
#AVASM18
in Columbus! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Rest up – tomorrow is another FULL DAY of networking, education and more!
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Please join AVA and the PediNeoSIG as we congratulate respected nurse-mentor and passionate patient advocate, Ms. Jane Hartman, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC, as the 2021 Dr. Janet Pettit Scholar. 👏🎉
Thank you for your research and leadership in vascular access!
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MAJOR shout out to Tim Spencer
@AirliftNurse
for being awarded our coveted Suzanne LaVere Herbst Award for Excellence in Vascular Access for 2019! Congratulations, Tim!
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What a turnout tonight at MiVAN for a great presentation on the benefits of the Seldinger technique and extended dwell PIV from
@GirgentiConnie
! Thank you to MiVAN officers Jeff Hanks and Matt Gibson as well as AVA CEO
@ramzyn
. Special thanks to
@VygonUSA
for sponsoring!
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1,400
#AVASM18
tote bags are stuffed and ready! Check in at the registration desk to pick up yours tomorrow!
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#AVAasks
Does your nursing institution teach PIV catheter care, regular PIV monitoring, documentation, complications and patient education?
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It’s Vascular Access Specialty Day! We look forward to celebrating AVA Founder Suzanne Herbst’s birthday with you! Be sure to wear your
#VASpecialtyDay2019
pin!
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Please join AVA and the PediNeoSIG as we congratulate respected leader and passionate researcher, Mary Beth Hovda Davis, MSN, RN, VA-BC, as the 2022 Dr. Janet Pettit Scholar.
👏🎉
Thank you for advancing the vascular access specialty!
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A cross-sectional survey of peripheral IV experiences from patients in 25 countries uncovers common concerns, inconsistencies and frustrations for patients. via
@MLCooke2
et al
@AVATAR_grp
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Currently at
#APIC2019
– VEINGLISH: Understanding the Language of Vascular Access to Promote Better Patient Outcomes
@VASJUDY
@AirliftNurse
@APIC
@TeleflexInc
@chelliedevries
@SecurAcath
@RyMedTech
@ramzyn
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#AVASM18
Pre-Meeting workshops are off and running! To those heading to Columbus today, safe travels! See you soon!
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#AVASM17
is officially in the books! Thank you to all attendees, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors and volunteers!
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A February 2017 phone call changed how we view the vascular access specialty forever. For
@AIUMultrasound
,
@pedspiccnurse
shares her experience with Fiona, the hippo born premature at the
@CincinnatiZoo
who required a vascular access device:
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@DarrenK73
AVA is a group of clinical professionals specialized in vascular access with a passion for safe practice. The guidance around Mr. Murray’s vascular access devices comes from board certified clinical practitioners.
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A special thank you to the local AzVAN crew for helping us make
#AVASM17
a huge success in Phoenix! We could not have done it without you!
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AVA is proud to announce the release of this intersocietal position statement on Disinfection of Ultrasound Transducers Used for Percutaneous Procedures. A partnership with
#ACEP
,
#AIUM
,
#APIC
,
#AVA
, and
#SHEA
.
#VascularAccess
#Ultrasound
#IVTherapy
#PICC
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Thank you to all who participated in Jersey Day at
#AVASM19
! There’s only one day left - we can’t wait to wrap up the BIGGEST AVA EVER with you tomorrow!
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"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear." – Elf
We hope your day is full of holiday cheer! From the AVA family to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄🎁☃️
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Complications or problems in patients discharged from hospitals with a
#PICC
– a multi-center study that prospectively followed more than 400 patients from
@vineet_chopra
,
@sanjaysaint
, et al:
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ICYMI: Miley Cyrus was admitted to the hospital due to a bad case of tonsillitis. What’s Wrong With This Picture? Read our answer here:
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20 to 1: New hospital program led by
@evan_alexandrou
reduces number of failed IV insertion attempts
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AVA Foundation's Board of Directors announced the appointment of Dr. Amy Bardin-Spencer, Ed.D., MSc, RRT, VA-BC™ to the position of President, effective immediately.
Full press release here:
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#InfectionPrevention
basics:
@apic
outlines the top 10 ways patients and their families can steer clear of the risks:
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On
#InternationalWomensDay
, AVA acknowledges the dedicated individuals who comprise the majority of our membership. AVA would not be what it is today without your confidence, strength and grace. Thank you for your commitment to our mission and best practice in vascular access!
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#AVAatYourFingertips
👉 LIVE SESSION PREVIEW: Receive insight from
@vineet_chopra
on the new approach from the
@CDCgov
for assessing products geared toward
#infectionprevention
DETAILS:
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Thank you to all who attended IVAN's network meeting Thursday night to join
@MarkCVL
in a discussion on new vascular access securement standards, satisfactions and safety! Special thanks to Mark, the IVAN Board, Sheri Pieroni and
@GirgentiConnie
for these great photos!
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We’ve reached the midway point of
@APIC
's International
#InfectionPrevention
Week!
#IIPW
Infection prevention and vascular access go hand-in-hand. Keeping your patients safe is everyone's responsibility:
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Our largest meeting EVER was incredible! We want to express our appreciation for all who attended, presented and exhibited. We are already looking ahead to
#AVASM20
in Denver! Call for presentations open through January 2.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AVA Foundation to Fund Creation and Development of Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Infusion Catheters in Pediatric Patients (miniMAGIC)
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No adhesive, no sutures, no needle sticks: Learn about
@SecurAcath
from AVA Bronze Corporate Member Interrad Medical
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Congratulations to Dr. Marcia Ryder, AVA's 2017 Suzanne Herbst Award winner.
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🚨 The
@CDCgov
is considering expanding its surveillance protocols to include ALL hospital onset bacteremia!🚨
AVA encourages you to share your opinion on the current protocols & proposed changes. Together, we can make the case for every life & every line!
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It's infection prevention week! AVA proudly partners with
@apic
recognizing the commitment to
#infectionprevention
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Major shout out to Amy Bardin-Spencer
@abardin
for being awarded our coveted Suzanne LaVere Herbst Award for 2016!!
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As you start your travel to Columbus, remember to join the conversation on social media with the hashtag
#AVASM18
! AVA will keep you up to date on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest using that hashtag as well. We can't wait to see you!
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Thrilled to see Marcia Wise win this year's Susan Herbst Award! Congrats to one of our faves.
#AVASM15
#AVASM2015
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Keynote
@DidierPittet
discussing infection control challenges of the past, present and future at
#wocova18
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The Exhibit Hall has some outrageously delicious food waiting for you ... see you soon for the
#AVASM18
opening reception!
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AVA wishes a VERY Happy Birthday to our founder, Suzanne Herbst! We thank you for everything you've done to advance vascular access and CANNOT WAIT to celebrate the inaugural Vascular Access Specialty Day with you at
#AVASM19
exactly 1 year from TODAY!
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According to
@CDCgov
approximately 1 in 25 hospitalized patients will contract an HAI. From
@APIC
: learn how to prevent infections to keep healthcare settings safe
#infectionprevention
#IIPW
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Fiona consented to sharing her story with AVA, so rest assured - we did not commit any HIPPO violations in discussing the details of her treatment.
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Congratulations to Stephanie Pitts, the 2017 Pettit Scholar!
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What a night in Philly! SePAN and SoJAN under one roof with 2018 Herbst Award Winner
@jackledonneMD
and 2009 winner Dr. Mauro Pittiruti fresh from
#AVASM18
. The networks also raised $550 for the AVA Foundation! Thank you
@SecurAcath
and
@lali1112
for being such great hosts!
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AVA Platinum Member
@Medline
is Standardizing Practice by Design with their ERASE BSI program. See how here:
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AVA Shatters 33-Year Attendance Record at 2019 Scientific Meeting with more than 1,300 clinical attendees
#AVASM19
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Thank you to all
#vascularaccess
specialists who joined RIOVAN and
@MarkCVL
Tuesday in Albuquerque for a presentation on securement standards, satisfaction and safety! A total of 28 attended to fill the room. Thank you
@SecurAcath
for sponsoring the event!
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AVA Director-at-Large Jocelyn Hill,
@MarkCVL
and
@jackledonnemd
at the CVAA/CAVAN Network meeting Nov. 14 in Vancouver. Thank you to Mark and Jack for speaking to our more than 100 attendees!
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#AVASM22
Registration now open and we can't wait to see all of you in Minneapolis, Sept. 30-Oct 3!
Click here to read about in-person and virtual attendance options, registration policies, information about Minneapolis, and CE details:
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When is the right time to perform a meta-analysis? How far back should you go in your lit search? Dr. Greg Schears joined the ISAVE That Podcast 🎙️ to answer those questions & more! Episode sponsored by
@BDandCo
and streaming EVERYWHERE! 🎧
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Today is
#GlobalHandWashingDay
! To celebrate, check out these
#InfectionPrevention
#IIPW
Basics from
@APIC
to help prevent the spread of infection:
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