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Should integrated PIVCs be the standard of care for patients?
Speaker:
Dr Antonio Gidaro, Vascular Access Team Leader, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences “Luigi Sacco”, University of Milan, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy presents: A systematic review of the clinical and financial benefits of using an integrated PIVC
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Heather Skelland, Clinical Practice Educator, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK presents: How to include integrated cannula in your standard of care, the PVAM approach
Why should my hospital invest in Vascular Access Team?
Building a strong case to convince your hospital management
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Michela Canobbio, Health Economics and Outcomes Research Leader, EMEA, BD, presents: Strategic Alignment of Vascular Access Teams to Hospital priorities: Demonstrating Value and Impact
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Andrew Barton, Nurse Consultant, IV Therapy and Vascular Access, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK, presents: A practical example of demonstrating the impact & value of VAT
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Make the case for a vascular access team by convincing with facts
You may have heard of a vascular access team (VAT) and its benefit to patient care, but you aren’t sure how to convince your executive board of the value to your patients and healthcare organisation? These teams are usually made up of multiple experts in vascular access and a skilled vascular access device (VAD) insertion service, guidance on best practice device selection, placement, care and maintenance.
