ISAVE That Podcast Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:48:03 -0400 http://www.avainfo.org en-us © 2026 ISAVE That Podcast yes Support this Podcast cdcc9602-3dd3-5e74-a6ab-1cbe23a75142 thutchison@avainfo.org Association for Vascular Access episodic false The ISAVE That Podcast is broadcast by the Association for Vascular Access, which has been at the forefront of protecting and saving lives through best practices and patient advocacy since 1985. AVA advances research, provides professional and public education to shape practice and enhance patient outcomes and partners with the device manufacturing community to bring about evidence-based innovations in vascular access. The podcast serves as one of AVA's platforms for discussing research, emerging trends, patient advocacy efforts, clinical controversies and vascular access innovators.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Vascular Access, Infection Control, Patient Advocacy, Medical Devices, Clinical Education, Infusion, Peripheral IV, Intravenous, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, Medicine Association for Vascular Access thutchison@avainfo.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t0lzkv5jqeemigzvjjipf69jurte?.jpg ISAVE That Podcast http://www.avainfo.org Judy Thompson MSN Ed., RN, VA-BC Getting Sticky Getting Sticky In this episode of the I Save that Podcast, Judy talks to four researchers on the topic of dressing disruption and possible solutions to this world wide problem.  Drs., Nicole Marsh, Amanda Corley, Evan Alexandrou, and Tricia Kleidon discuss "The Sticky Trial".

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]]> In this episode of the I Save that Podcast, Judy talks to four researchers on the topic of dressing disruption and possible solutions to this world wide problem.  Drs., Nicole Marsh, Amanda Corley, Evan Alexandrou, and Tricia Kleidon discuss "The Sticky Trial".

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]]> Buzzsprout-19357417 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0700 4692 9 2 full false Hospital‑Onset Bacteremia Prevention Strategies Hospital‑Onset Bacteremia Prevention Strategies In this CE Podcast Judy, Dr. Sarah Capalla and Jenny Ballard discusses the impact of the impending CMS movement towards imposing Hospital Onset Bacteremia (HOB) reporting.  The conversation discusses education, leadership, and the use of medical technologies to prevent vascular access harm.

The learning objectives are:

•       Explain what Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia (HOB) are

•       List the types of vascular access catheters, both venous and arterial, associated with Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)

•       Discuss what cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive is and highlight the features that make it valuable for caring for and maintaining vascular access catheters

•       Review research findings and real-world examples showing cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive used with patients of all ages


This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.

This Podcast will be available 60 days and offers 1 CE until May 20, 2026.

Listen to the end of the podcast for instructions on how to claim your CE. 

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]]> In this CE Podcast Judy, Dr. Sarah Capalla and Jenny Ballard discusses the impact of the impending CMS movement towards imposing Hospital Onset Bacteremia (HOB) reporting.  The conversation discusses education, leadership, and the use of medical technologies to prevent vascular access harm.

The learning objectives are:

•       Explain what Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia (HOB) are

•       List the types of vascular access catheters, both venous and arterial, associated with Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)

•       Discuss what cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive is and highlight the features that make it valuable for caring for and maintaining vascular access catheters

•       Review research findings and real-world examples showing cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive used with patients of all ages


This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.

This Podcast will be available 60 days and offers 1 CE until May 20, 2026.

Listen to the end of the podcast for instructions on how to claim your CE. 

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-18864215 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0700 3468 9 1 full false Jennifer (Jenny) Ballard BSN, RN, CIC Sarah Capalla DNP, RN, CCRN, CNRN, VA-BC Judy Thompson MSN Ed., RN, VA-BC Follow Piccolo to the CAJ Follow Piccolo to the CAJ Judy talks to Dr. Greg Shears about a wide array of vascular access topics. The main focus being central venous access device practice and tip termination.  Join these two for our podcast as we start to travel to Kissimmee, Florida for AVA's Annual Scientific Meeting!

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]]> Judy talks to Dr. Greg Shears about a wide array of vascular access topics. The main focus being central venous access device practice and tip termination.  Join these two for our podcast as we start to travel to Kissimmee, Florida for AVA's Annual Scientific Meeting!

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-17816718 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700 2232 8 4 full false Are there two standards? Are there two standards? See YouTube video -  https://youtu.be/-2UarFXcio0

Join Judy as she discusses vascular access practice with Dr. Jack LeDonne MD, VA-BC, Dr. Adam Friedlander MD, Dennis Woo RN, VA-BC

Our physician partners are the top of the food chain in medicine. We look up to them and respect their knowledge. Conversely, we scratch our heads at their practice in vascular access!

Why are they blindly poking groins? Why are they still suturing lines? Why are they still placing blind? What about those ugly IJ’s inserted high in the neck whose extension tubing is like a hair accessory?

Learning Objectives:

1.        Understand discrepancies in practice between Vascular Access Specialists and Physicians.

2.        Describe variations in training for central line insertion

3.        Summarize steps to improve multidisciplinary practice

We are excited to offer 1 CE 

This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.   

This Podcast will be available for 1 CE for 60 days - until August 11, 2025


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]]> See YouTube video -  https://youtu.be/-2UarFXcio0

Join Judy as she discusses vascular access practice with Dr. Jack LeDonne MD, VA-BC, Dr. Adam Friedlander MD, Dennis Woo RN, VA-BC

Our physician partners are the top of the food chain in medicine. We look up to them and respect their knowledge. Conversely, we scratch our heads at their practice in vascular access!

Why are they blindly poking groins? Why are they still suturing lines? Why are they still placing blind? What about those ugly IJ’s inserted high in the neck whose extension tubing is like a hair accessory?

Learning Objectives:

1.        Understand discrepancies in practice between Vascular Access Specialists and Physicians.

2.        Describe variations in training for central line insertion

3.        Summarize steps to improve multidisciplinary practice

We are excited to offer 1 CE 

This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.   

This Podcast will be available for 1 CE for 60 days - until August 11, 2025


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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-17300635 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0700 3932 8 3 full false Dennis Woo RN, VA-BC Dr. Adam Friedlander MD Dr. Jack LeDonne MD Judy Thompson MSN Ed., RN, VA-BC When the Standard of Care Fails the Patient When the Standard of Care Fails the Patient Judy and Dennis (TheVascular Guy) discuss the importance of patient-centered care, the challenges of managing patients with sensitive skin sensitivities, and the need for alternative solutions like Covalon's dressings. They also explore the potential trend of increased skin sensitivity, the use of chlorhexidine and silicone-based dressings for patient care, and the importance of thorough patient assessment and providing multiple treatment options. The duo conclud by discussing the challenges of implementing cultural and administrative changes in healthcare systems, the importance of patch testing with products, and the need for improved practices in managing catheters.


Thank you to Covalon for sponsoring this Podcast! www.covalon.com

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]]> Judy and Dennis (TheVascular Guy) discuss the importance of patient-centered care, the challenges of managing patients with sensitive skin sensitivities, and the need for alternative solutions like Covalon's dressings. They also explore the potential trend of increased skin sensitivity, the use of chlorhexidine and silicone-based dressings for patient care, and the importance of thorough patient assessment and providing multiple treatment options. The duo conclud by discussing the challenges of implementing cultural and administrative changes in healthcare systems, the importance of patch testing with products, and the need for improved practices in managing catheters.


Thank you to Covalon for sponsoring this Podcast! www.covalon.com

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-16753659 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0700 2840 8 2 full false AVA and the Renal Healthcare Association (RHA) AVA and the Renal Healthcare Association (RHA) In the inaugural episode of Season 8, Judy welcomes Bill Poirier, the Executive Director of the Renal Healthcare Association (RHA). RHA provides a support network for independent and community-based dialysis providers. Today, our association has evolved into a trusted leader, serving as a collective voice and advocate for the industry, promoting growth, innovation, and collaboration among our members. 

Both AVA and RHA serve many of the same patients, and the effects of our work can significantly impact the outcomes for the renal patients served by RHA members.

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]]> In the inaugural episode of Season 8, Judy welcomes Bill Poirier, the Executive Director of the Renal Healthcare Association (RHA). RHA provides a support network for independent and community-based dialysis providers. Today, our association has evolved into a trusted leader, serving as a collective voice and advocate for the industry, promoting growth, innovation, and collaboration among our members. 

Both AVA and RHA serve many of the same patients, and the effects of our work can significantly impact the outcomes for the renal patients served by RHA members.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-16540951 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0800 2312 full false Just an Average Guy Just an Average Guy Join us as we discuss an exciting addition to the vascular access arsenal of tools. IntraCav AI is an amazing tool for so many many purposes! Listen in as two of the creators of IntraCav AI, Dennis Woo (The Vascular Guy), and Mike Stern MD describe how it works and some of the capabilities.  

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]]> Join us as we discuss an exciting addition to the vascular access arsenal of tools. IntraCav AI is an amazing tool for so many many purposes! Listen in as two of the creators of IntraCav AI, Dennis Woo (The Vascular Guy), and Mike Stern MD describe how it works and some of the capabilities.  

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-15905393 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0700 2753 7 6 full false 2024 Herbst Award Winner - Nancy Trick! 2024 Herbst Award Winner - Nancy Trick! In this episode, Judy and Toni talk to Nancy Trick about her career in vascular access. We discuss the process of becoming a Herbst nominee. Join us as Nancy talks about being nominated and becoming the honoree of AVA's highest award.

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]]> In this episode, Judy and Toni talk to Nancy Trick about her career in vascular access. We discuss the process of becoming a Herbst nominee. Join us as Nancy talks about being nominated and becoming the honoree of AVA's highest award.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-15609229 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700 1508 7 5 full false AVA Scientific Meeting - Keynote AVA Scientific Meeting - Keynote In this episode of the ISavethatPodcast, Judy welcomes Todd Heslep, DTEAM Chair for our conference. Together we talk to Regina Holliday who is the Keynote speaker this year in Denver, Colorado September 28th. 

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]]> In this episode of the ISavethatPodcast, Judy welcomes Todd Heslep, DTEAM Chair for our conference. Together we talk to Regina Holliday who is the Keynote speaker this year in Denver, Colorado September 28th. 

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-15540688 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0700 883 7 4 full false If not us, then who? The patient prospective on ports If not us, then who? The patient prospective on ports In this episode of the ISaveThatPodcast Judy and Toni talk to Colleen Patterson about her life with vascular access needs. Following Colleen, Judy and Toni discuss the struggle of one family to get the most appropriate vascular access device for their child. This discussion comes from the home health nurse, Lee Gorschboth and the mom (caretaker) Mary Peckham. We as a community of clinicians need to do a better job of listening to our patients and families!

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]]> In this episode of the ISaveThatPodcast Judy and Toni talk to Colleen Patterson about her life with vascular access needs. Following Colleen, Judy and Toni discuss the struggle of one family to get the most appropriate vascular access device for their child. This discussion comes from the home health nurse, Lee Gorschboth and the mom (caretaker) Mary Peckham. We as a community of clinicians need to do a better job of listening to our patients and families!

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-15386881 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0700 3652 7 3 full false Let's talk TikTok - a useful tool for education (in the right hands). Let's talk TikTok - a useful tool for education (in the right hands). In this episode of the I Save that Podcast, AVA's own Toni Sochor takes the lead in interviewing Dennis Woo "The Vascular Guy" and Ketacha Maragh "IV_Key_" two Social Media Icons in the vascular access world. As you can imagine, these two are fun, animated, smart, insightful, and offer a unique perspective of this growing field of influencers.

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]]> In this episode of the I Save that Podcast, AVA's own Toni Sochor takes the lead in interviewing Dennis Woo "The Vascular Guy" and Ketacha Maragh "IV_Key_" two Social Media Icons in the vascular access world. As you can imagine, these two are fun, animated, smart, insightful, and offer a unique perspective of this growing field of influencers.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-14894305 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 2623 7 2 full false The Cost of Coffee The Cost of Coffee In this episode of the Save that Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, welcomes Antonia (Toni) Sochor (AVA Clinical Education Specialist), Tonya Hutchison, (AVA COO), and Michelle DeVries (AVA President). What are our hopes for the organization? Give a listen! Tonya addresses some of the burning questions (suggestions) from our scientific meeting.

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]]> In this episode of the Save that Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, welcomes Antonia (Toni) Sochor (AVA Clinical Education Specialist), Tonya Hutchison, (AVA COO), and Michelle DeVries (AVA President). What are our hopes for the organization? Give a listen! Tonya addresses some of the burning questions (suggestions) from our scientific meeting.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-14534221 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0800 2441 7 1 full false Do you know M.A.R.S.I? Do you know M.A.R.S.I? In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education and Blake Hotchkiss talk with Sandy Conn to discuss Vascular Access concerns with Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI). 
You don't want to miss the pearls of wisdom from Sandy Conn! How can you tell if the skin irritation is due to CHG or the adhesive? What are the patterns to look for? This and more will be discussed. 

The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to Covalon Technologies LTD for sponsoring this episode of the Save that Podcast.

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]]> In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education and Blake Hotchkiss talk with Sandy Conn to discuss Vascular Access concerns with Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI). 
You don't want to miss the pearls of wisdom from Sandy Conn! How can you tell if the skin irritation is due to CHG or the adhesive? What are the patterns to look for? This and more will be discussed. 

The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to Covalon Technologies LTD for sponsoring this episode of the Save that Podcast.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-13920596 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0800 1558 6 6 full false Protecting Vessel Health Through Better Vascular Access Practices Protecting Vessel Health Through Better Vascular Access Practices In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education talks with Dr. Gregory Schears and Tonja Stevens, past AVA President to discuss the tools of the trade for improving vascular access device insertion outcomes. Better insertion practices make for better vessel health and preservation and that's exactly what this episode highlights. The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to SonoStik for sponsoring this podcast episode. 

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens
10:42 - A word from SonoStik
11:12 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens
24:28 - A word from SonoStik
25:28 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens
28:50 - Gary Wakeford, CEO of SonoStik
31:00 - Closing Remarks

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]]> In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education talks with Dr. Gregory Schears and Tonja Stevens, past AVA President to discuss the tools of the trade for improving vascular access device insertion outcomes. Better insertion practices make for better vessel health and preservation and that's exactly what this episode highlights. The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to SonoStik for sponsoring this podcast episode. 

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens
10:42 - A word from SonoStik
11:12 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens
24:28 - A word from SonoStik
25:28 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens
28:50 - Gary Wakeford, CEO of SonoStik
31:00 - Closing Remarks

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-13657714 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0700 1954 6 5 full false Tissue Adhesive: Small Drops are Making Big Waves Tissue Adhesive: Small Drops are Making Big Waves In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA Director of Clinical Education talks with Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC about how tissue adhesive is making big waves with all types of vascular access devices. From neonates to geriatric patient populations, the use of tissue adhesive to secure and protect insertion sites is improving clinical outcomes.  The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to Adhezion for sponsoring this podcast episode.

00:00 - Into
00:30 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy
07:36  - A word from Adhezion
08:06 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy
19:42 - A word from Adhezion
20:42 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy
30:00 - Closing remarks

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]]> In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA Director of Clinical Education talks with Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC about how tissue adhesive is making big waves with all types of vascular access devices. From neonates to geriatric patient populations, the use of tissue adhesive to secure and protect insertion sites is improving clinical outcomes.  The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to Adhezion for sponsoring this podcast episode.

00:00 - Into
00:30 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy
07:36  - A word from Adhezion
08:06 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy
19:42 - A word from Adhezion
20:42 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy
30:00 - Closing remarks

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-13657462 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1887 6 4 full false High-Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes for Vascular Access High-Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes for Vascular Access This episode of the I Save That Podcast is supported by Parker Laboratories.  AVA has been in the middle of the debate regarding low, intermediate, and high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes used for vascular access procedures for a very long time. In this episode, Judy discusses a new product that just recently was awarded FDA clearance for HLD of US Probes. Judy discusses Tristel’s products ULT and Duo. ULT was just recently approved for use in the United States.
Ash McMaster and Mathieu Frateur met with Judy a few months back, and then just last week, Neal Buchalter joined in to discuss the recent FDA approval of Tristel’s ULT, High-Level Disinfection. 
0:00 – 5:26 Introductions, Tristel Duo, Compatibility with probes
5:27 - 6:51 A word from our sponsor
6:52 – 8:26 Low-level disinfection versus high-level disinfection
8:26 – 9:10 A word from our sponsor
9:11 – 20:09 Neal Buchalter discusses new HLD claim for Tristel ULT
20:10 – 21:06 Closing remarks

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]]> This episode of the I Save That Podcast is supported by Parker Laboratories.  AVA has been in the middle of the debate regarding low, intermediate, and high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes used for vascular access procedures for a very long time. In this episode, Judy discusses a new product that just recently was awarded FDA clearance for HLD of US Probes. Judy discusses Tristel’s products ULT and Duo. ULT was just recently approved for use in the United States.
Ash McMaster and Mathieu Frateur met with Judy a few months back, and then just last week, Neal Buchalter joined in to discuss the recent FDA approval of Tristel’s ULT, High-Level Disinfection. 
0:00 – 5:26 Introductions, Tristel Duo, Compatibility with probes
5:27 - 6:51 A word from our sponsor
6:52 – 8:26 Low-level disinfection versus high-level disinfection
8:26 – 9:10 A word from our sponsor
9:11 – 20:09 Neal Buchalter discusses new HLD claim for Tristel ULT
20:10 – 21:06 Closing remarks

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-13336161 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0700 1278 6 3 full false What Makes a Great Presentation and Mentoring the Next of AVA's Authors What Makes a Great Presentation and Mentoring the Next of AVA's Authors In the first segment AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, Judy Thompson, and Blake Hotchkiss (AVA’s Education Specialist) invite Stephanie Pitts DNP, RN, CPN, VA-BC, NEA-BC to discuss tips and tricks for delivering impactful presentations. This fun, insightful, and self-deprecating discussion highlight each of these seasoned presenters ‘top five tips, tricks, and what not to do’s.
Segment two features Judy and Jack Lau. Jack was the lead author on AVA’s latest position paper, Intraosseous Device Insertion for Adults and Pediatrics. Judy and Jack discuss the writing process, peer review, and mentorship.

0:00 Welcome and Introductions
1:00 Presentation Tips and Tricks - Judy, Blake, and guest Dr. Stephanie Pitts
37:30 IO Position Paper and  Author Mentorship - Judy and guest Jack Lau
48:03 Outro

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]]> In the first segment AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, Judy Thompson, and Blake Hotchkiss (AVA’s Education Specialist) invite Stephanie Pitts DNP, RN, CPN, VA-BC, NEA-BC to discuss tips and tricks for delivering impactful presentations. This fun, insightful, and self-deprecating discussion highlight each of these seasoned presenters ‘top five tips, tricks, and what not to do’s.
Segment two features Judy and Jack Lau. Jack was the lead author on AVA’s latest position paper, Intraosseous Device Insertion for Adults and Pediatrics. Judy and Jack discuss the writing process, peer review, and mentorship.

0:00 Welcome and Introductions
1:00 Presentation Tips and Tricks - Judy, Blake, and guest Dr. Stephanie Pitts
37:30 IO Position Paper and  Author Mentorship - Judy and guest Jack Lau
48:03 Outro

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-12988827 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0700 3071 6 2 full false Difficult IV Access Patients Difficult IV Access Patients Gary Wakeford the CEO of SonoStik and Dr. Greg Schears MD a Pediatric Intensivist and Anesthesiologist join Judy Thompson and Blake Hotchkiss to talk about the challenges of Difficult IV Access (DIVA) patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast series we explore the challenging conditions that arise when we assess our patients and troubleshoot challenges in access. We’ll explore SonoStik’s solution to the challenging vascular access situation. As clinicians continue to experience more and more DIVA patients in their practice, we have to be mindful of vessel health and preservation as we approach these scenarios. We’ll explore concepts of ideal catheter length, catheter lie in vessel, catheter to vein ratio and techniques for improving success across different patient populations including pediatrics. 

The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to SonoStik for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast series!


0:00 Welcome and introductions

3:50 DIVA patients and the challenges we face

11:40 A message from our sponsor SonoStik

12:10 Innovative device for improving success in DIVA situations

18:10 A message from our sponsor SonoStik

19:10 How innovation influences our practice

22:30 Catheter length, catheter lie in vessel, catheter to vein ratio, and techniques for improving success

30:30 Outro

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]]> Gary Wakeford the CEO of SonoStik and Dr. Greg Schears MD a Pediatric Intensivist and Anesthesiologist join Judy Thompson and Blake Hotchkiss to talk about the challenges of Difficult IV Access (DIVA) patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast series we explore the challenging conditions that arise when we assess our patients and troubleshoot challenges in access. We’ll explore SonoStik’s solution to the challenging vascular access situation. As clinicians continue to experience more and more DIVA patients in their practice, we have to be mindful of vessel health and preservation as we approach these scenarios. We’ll explore concepts of ideal catheter length, catheter lie in vessel, catheter to vein ratio and techniques for improving success across different patient populations including pediatrics. 

The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to SonoStik for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast series!


0:00 Welcome and introductions

3:50 DIVA patients and the challenges we face

11:40 A message from our sponsor SonoStik

12:10 Innovative device for improving success in DIVA situations

18:10 A message from our sponsor SonoStik

19:10 How innovation influences our practice

22:30 Catheter length, catheter lie in vessel, catheter to vein ratio, and techniques for improving success

30:30 Outro

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-12361654 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0800 2045 6 1 full false 2022: AVA's Year in Review 2022: AVA's Year in Review Welcome to our 2022 year-end podcast! In this episode Judy and Blake talk to our incoming president Tonya Heim, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. Learn about her, her career, and what she hopes to accomplish as she leads our association in 2023.

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]]> Welcome to our 2022 year-end podcast! In this episode Judy and Blake talk to our incoming president Tonya Heim, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. Learn about her, her career, and what she hopes to accomplish as she leads our association in 2023.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-11905207 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0800 2248 5 10 full false Season 5, Episode 9 - A Chat with Matt Ostroff Season 5, Episode 9 - A Chat with Matt Ostroff Judy talks to Matt Ostroff about his upcoming book, presenting at AVASM22, and the 2022 ANCC Magnet Prize® awarded to St. Joseph's University Medical Center.

Thank you to Nexus Medical for sponsoring this episode of iSaveThat Podcast!

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Thank you to Nexus Medical for sponsoring this episode of iSaveThat Podcast!

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-11752950 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0800 2559 5 9 full false Season 5, Episode 8 - Why CKD Patients Require the Vascular Access Community to do Better to Preserve their Vasculature Season 5, Episode 8 - Why CKD Patients Require the Vascular Access Community to do Better to Preserve their Vasculature Judy talks to Dr. Mike Serle about the recent AVA Scientific meeting and discusses the CKD population.

The Association for Vascular Access would like to thank Medtronic for sponsoring this episode.

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]]> Judy talks to Dr. Mike Serle about the recent AVA Scientific meeting and discusses the CKD population.

The Association for Vascular Access would like to thank Medtronic for sponsoring this episode.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-11521952 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0700 1488 5 8 full false Season 5, Episode 7 - Difficult Dressings, Poor Site Selection, and Other Universal Problems Season 5, Episode 7 - Difficult Dressings, Poor Site Selection, and Other Universal Problems In this episode, Judy talks to Jack LeDonne MD and Michelle DeVries. Jack shares the 4 universal challenges he sees in all facilities he visits. Michelle and Judy discuss dressing disruptions and difficult situations with adhesives. 

This Podcast is sponsored by Covalon:
Learn more about VALGuard here: https://covalon.com/clabsi
Learn more about IV Clear here: https://covalon.com/gentle 

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]]> In this episode, Judy talks to Jack LeDonne MD and Michelle DeVries. Jack shares the 4 universal challenges he sees in all facilities he visits. Michelle and Judy discuss dressing disruptions and difficult situations with adhesives. 

This Podcast is sponsored by Covalon:
Learn more about VALGuard here: https://covalon.com/clabsi
Learn more about IV Clear here: https://covalon.com/gentle 

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-11400238 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0700 2392 5 7 full false Season 5, Episode 6 - Evolution of Vascular Access Specialist Teams Season 5, Episode 6 - Evolution of Vascular Access Specialist Teams In this episode Lauren Langlands, a nurse starting a vascular access team in a small hospital, is joined by Lee Steere and Warren McGlauflin, both experienced VAST directors, to talk about the possibilities and sticking points of how teams evolve within different organizations. 

Key areas include the business case for growth, trialing new products, reducing complications for patients and advancing scope of practice. Where is your team at? Where is it heading? Tune in to learn more about the possibilities available for your team.

AVA would like to thank Eloquest for sponsoring this episode of the podcast.

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]]> In this episode Lauren Langlands, a nurse starting a vascular access team in a small hospital, is joined by Lee Steere and Warren McGlauflin, both experienced VAST directors, to talk about the possibilities and sticking points of how teams evolve within different organizations. 

Key areas include the business case for growth, trialing new products, reducing complications for patients and advancing scope of practice. Where is your team at? Where is it heading? Tune in to learn more about the possibilities available for your team.

AVA would like to thank Eloquest for sponsoring this episode of the podcast.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-11201085 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2235 5 6 full false Season 5, Episode 5 - Thank you to Genentech for sponsoring this episode! Season 5, Episode 5 - Thank you to Genentech for sponsoring this episode! In this episode Dr. Lorelle Wuerz discusses various aspects of catheter patency and offers a sneak peek into her webinar on Sept 9th. She and Judy talk about staff shortages and the return of the New York ‘vibe’. In the second segment, Judy and Blake discuss emerging diseases and hospital onset bacteremias with epidemiologists, Michelle DeVries and DJ Shannon.

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]]> In this episode Dr. Lorelle Wuerz discusses various aspects of catheter patency and offers a sneak peek into her webinar on Sept 9th. She and Judy talk about staff shortages and the return of the New York ‘vibe’. In the second segment, Judy and Blake discuss emerging diseases and hospital onset bacteremias with epidemiologists, Michelle DeVries and DJ Shannon.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-11116363 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0700 2603 5 5 full false Season 5, Episode 4 - PIV Insertion & Visualization Technologies Season 5, Episode 4 - PIV Insertion & Visualization Technologies Guests include Dr. Tom Hopkins, Tom Sutton, Cheryl Wozniak, Blake Hotchkiss and Judy Thompson.

The guests discuss the state of PIV insertion and the use of visualization technologies; chiefly Near Infrared (NIR).

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]]> Guests include Dr. Tom Hopkins, Tom Sutton, Cheryl Wozniak, Blake Hotchkiss and Judy Thompson.

The guests discuss the state of PIV insertion and the use of visualization technologies; chiefly Near Infrared (NIR).

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-10988226 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0700 2295 5 4 full false Season 5, Episode 3 - Dr. Steve Bedwell Season 5, Episode 3 - Dr. Steve Bedwell Judy is joined by Dr. Steve Bedwell, Keynote Speaker at AVA's Annual Scientific Meeting 2022. 

In  "How to Screw Up, Stress Out & Get Nothing Done!" attendees will learn:

  • Inside Out Thinking: Learn step-by-step tactics for reframing challenges and shattering blind spots.
  • The Emotion Equation: Learn how to recognize emotional triggers, unhook from frustrating situations and stay focused, optimistic and productive under pressure.
  • Resilience Boosting: How to handle the tsunami of major adversity, and also the day-to-day hiccups and lesser turmoils that are part of our daily lives.
  • Effective, science-smart tactics explained in simple terms so that you can put them to work immediately; powerful and time- efficient.


Expect a speech that’s riveting, provocative, and explosively funny...and then watch Dr. Steve exceed your expectations.

Thank you to AccuVein for sponsoring this episode of iSaveThat Podcast!

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]]> Judy is joined by Dr. Steve Bedwell, Keynote Speaker at AVA's Annual Scientific Meeting 2022. 

In  "How to Screw Up, Stress Out & Get Nothing Done!" attendees will learn:

  • Inside Out Thinking: Learn step-by-step tactics for reframing challenges and shattering blind spots.
  • The Emotion Equation: Learn how to recognize emotional triggers, unhook from frustrating situations and stay focused, optimistic and productive under pressure.
  • Resilience Boosting: How to handle the tsunami of major adversity, and also the day-to-day hiccups and lesser turmoils that are part of our daily lives.
  • Effective, science-smart tactics explained in simple terms so that you can put them to work immediately; powerful and time- efficient.


Expect a speech that’s riveting, provocative, and explosively funny...and then watch Dr. Steve exceed your expectations.

Thank you to AccuVein for sponsoring this episode of iSaveThat Podcast!

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]]> Buzzsprout-10605809 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700 1362 5 3 full false A New Standard of Care… a New Layer of Protection A New Standard of Care… a New Layer of Protection Sarah Capalla joins the podcast to discuss the implementation tissue adhesive hospital-wide. The what, why, and how of a house strategy to improve the patient experience and the cost savings in both staff time and material costs.

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]]> Sarah Capalla joins the podcast to discuss the implementation tissue adhesive hospital-wide. The what, why, and how of a house strategy to improve the patient experience and the cost savings in both staff time and material costs.

AVA would like to thank Adhezion Biomedical LLC for sponsoring this episode

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-10564503 Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 -0700 1476 5 2 full false AVA and Mighty Well: a Partnership for Providers and Patients AVA and Mighty Well: a Partnership for Providers and Patients In this session, Judy and Blake talk to Emily Levy (Co- Founder of Mighty Well), and Emma Widmar (Mighty Well Ambassador) regarding the AVA / Mighty Well partnership and the Ultimate Guide to PICCs, created by Mighty Well for Patients and caregivers.

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]]> In this session, Judy and Blake talk to Emily Levy (Co- Founder of Mighty Well), and Emma Widmar (Mighty Well Ambassador) regarding the AVA / Mighty Well partnership and the Ultimate Guide to PICCs, created by Mighty Well for Patients and caregivers.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-10502005 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1639 5 1 full false 2021: A Year-End Review and Special Message from AVA’s Current and Future Presidents 2021: A Year-End Review and Special Message from AVA’s Current and Future Presidents Judy and Blake take a look at 2021 and review the exciting changes and developments for AVA’s educational offerings from podcasts, webinars, live streaming, and so much more. Jocelyn Hill MN, RN, CVAA(c), VA-BC shares the lessons learned as AVA President through the pandemic. Tonja Stevens BSN, RN, VA-BC shares her passion for vascular access and her vision for the upcoming term as President. These are exciting, challenging, and promising times ahead.

Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!

0:00 Welcome
0:15 Judy and Blake talk about the year in AVA Education
4:45 Jocelyn Hill shares her experiences as President
9:45 Tonja Stevens discuss her vision and goals as the oncoming President
26:40 Outro

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]]> Judy and Blake take a look at 2021 and review the exciting changes and developments for AVA’s educational offerings from podcasts, webinars, live streaming, and so much more. Jocelyn Hill MN, RN, CVAA(c), VA-BC shares the lessons learned as AVA President through the pandemic. Tonja Stevens BSN, RN, VA-BC shares her passion for vascular access and her vision for the upcoming term as President. These are exciting, challenging, and promising times ahead.

Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!

0:00 Welcome
0:15 Judy and Blake talk about the year in AVA Education
4:45 Jocelyn Hill shares her experiences as President
9:45 Tonja Stevens discuss her vision and goals as the oncoming President
26:40 Outro

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-9740164 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800 1759 full false End Stage Renal Disease: Population Health and Clinical Practice Implications End Stage Renal Disease: Population Health and Clinical Practice Implications In this third installment of the Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease series Judy and Blake are joined by Dr. Jennifer Stoddard, MD and Jessica Lancaster, RN to talk about this population’s health considerations and the perspectives of nephrologists and clinicians in hemodialysis practice. Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MA, PA-C helps shape the discussion around vascular access and the fistula management practices. This at risk population dialysis access is their life line and needs to be protected at all costs. 

A special thanks goes out to Medtronic for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!

0:00 Welcome and Intros

1:02 Introductions

3:58 CKD and ESRD population health considerations

24:33 A Word form Medtronic

25:45 Vascular access site selection and downstream implications

37:15 A Word from Medtronic

39:25 Making meaningful and sustainable change for this population

43:54 Outro

44:30 The Legal Stuff

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]]> In this third installment of the Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease series Judy and Blake are joined by Dr. Jennifer Stoddard, MD and Jessica Lancaster, RN to talk about this population’s health considerations and the perspectives of nephrologists and clinicians in hemodialysis practice. Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MA, PA-C helps shape the discussion around vascular access and the fistula management practices. This at risk population dialysis access is their life line and needs to be protected at all costs. 

A special thanks goes out to Medtronic for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!

0:00 Welcome and Intros

1:02 Introductions

3:58 CKD and ESRD population health considerations

24:33 A Word form Medtronic

25:45 Vascular access site selection and downstream implications

37:15 A Word from Medtronic

39:25 Making meaningful and sustainable change for this population

43:54 Outro

44:30 The Legal Stuff

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-9653273 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0800 2790 4 9 full false End Stage Renal Disease: Education and the Patient’s Perspective End Stage Renal Disease: Education and the Patient’s Perspective The implications of vascular access in hemodialysis go well beyond the vascular access specialist’s perspective. Patients and their families have needs that require special resources, education, and consideration. AVA’s Judy Thompson and Blake Hotchkiss are joined by Terry Litchfield MPA, CPC who shares her unique vantage point as the wife of a dialysis patient and internationally recognized patient advocate. Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MA, PA-C joins the podcast as we discuss this vulnerable population of patients and how we can make meaningful differences by educating patients and clinicians alike. A special thanks goes to Medtronic for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! 

Enjoy the show!


0:00 Welcome and Intros

1:46 Chronic Kidney Disease

2:20 Doing Well Home Care

6:19 Terry Litchfield - Patient Advocate 

11:55 A Word from Medtronic

13:09 Biggest Challenges Faced in ESRD

27:26 A Word from Medtronic

27:45 Taking the First Steps to Improvement

30:42 How We Can Collaborate Better

32:53 Collaborating with CKD 3 Patients

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]]> The implications of vascular access in hemodialysis go well beyond the vascular access specialist’s perspective. Patients and their families have needs that require special resources, education, and consideration. AVA’s Judy Thompson and Blake Hotchkiss are joined by Terry Litchfield MPA, CPC who shares her unique vantage point as the wife of a dialysis patient and internationally recognized patient advocate. Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MA, PA-C joins the podcast as we discuss this vulnerable population of patients and how we can make meaningful differences by educating patients and clinicians alike. A special thanks goes to Medtronic for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! 

Enjoy the show!


0:00 Welcome and Intros

1:46 Chronic Kidney Disease

2:20 Doing Well Home Care

6:19 Terry Litchfield - Patient Advocate 

11:55 A Word from Medtronic

13:09 Biggest Challenges Faced in ESRD

27:26 A Word from Medtronic

27:45 Taking the First Steps to Improvement

30:42 How We Can Collaborate Better

32:53 Collaborating with CKD 3 Patients

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-9474139 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0700 2623 4 8 full false GFR to Vascular Access Sequelae and Everything in Between GFR to Vascular Access Sequelae and Everything in Between Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MS, PA-C is a global medical training and education specialist for Medtronic as well as a practicing clinician that specializes in vascular access and renal disease. He joins Judy Thompson, AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, to discuss all things renal including GFR in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease, vessel health and preservation, and device selection choices and sequelae. Later in the show Dr. Serle discusses his involvement with VASA regarding patient education. 

A huge thanks to Medtronic for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!


0:00 Intro

0:45 A word from Medtronic

1:03 GFR to vascular access sequelae and everything in between

19:58 A word from Medtronic

21:13 Device selection in chronic kidney disease patients

26:40 AV fistula vascular access

36:54 Outro

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]]> Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MS, PA-C is a global medical training and education specialist for Medtronic as well as a practicing clinician that specializes in vascular access and renal disease. He joins Judy Thompson, AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, to discuss all things renal including GFR in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease, vessel health and preservation, and device selection choices and sequelae. Later in the show Dr. Serle discusses his involvement with VASA regarding patient education. 

A huge thanks to Medtronic for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!


0:00 Intro

0:45 A word from Medtronic

1:03 GFR to vascular access sequelae and everything in between

19:58 A word from Medtronic

21:13 Device selection in chronic kidney disease patients

26:40 AV fistula vascular access

36:54 Outro

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-9322564 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700 2360 4 7 full false AVA Scientific Meeting 2021 and Critical Assessment of Midline Catheter Use for Blood Draws AVA Scientific Meeting 2021 and Critical Assessment of Midline Catheter Use for Blood Draws AVA Board of Directors President Jocelyn Hill MN, RN, CVAA(c), VA-BC discusses the AVA Scientific Meeting and the decision to go virtual during the pandemic. Dr. Lorelle Wuerz PhD, MSN, RN, VA-BC, NEA-BC joins us to talk about recent published research on midline catheters and their clinical use to draw blood specimens. As a nursing leader Dr. Wuerz discusses strategies on how to integrate changes and advances in clinical practice into policy and procedures. 

A huge thanks to BD for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!

0:00 Intro

0:29 Jocelyn Hill

5:56 A word from BD

6:28 Dr. Lorelle Wuerz

23:39 A word from BD

24:49 Dr. Lorelle Wuerz

28:40 Outro and Disclaimer

31:10 End

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]]> AVA Board of Directors President Jocelyn Hill MN, RN, CVAA(c), VA-BC discusses the AVA Scientific Meeting and the decision to go virtual during the pandemic. Dr. Lorelle Wuerz PhD, MSN, RN, VA-BC, NEA-BC joins us to talk about recent published research on midline catheters and their clinical use to draw blood specimens. As a nursing leader Dr. Wuerz discusses strategies on how to integrate changes and advances in clinical practice into policy and procedures. 

A huge thanks to BD for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!

0:00 Intro

0:29 Jocelyn Hill

5:56 A word from BD

6:28 Dr. Lorelle Wuerz

23:39 A word from BD

24:49 Dr. Lorelle Wuerz

28:40 Outro and Disclaimer

31:10 End

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-9172827 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700 1869 4 6 full false A Clinical Practice Review of Catheter Patency Strategies A Clinical Practice Review of Catheter Patency Strategies The Association for Vascular Access conducted a survey regarding the current clinical practice of vascular access device patency. Tim Spencer RN, APRN, BHSc., Dip.App.Sc., Int. Care Cert., VA-BC joins Judy Thompson MSNEd, RN, VA-BC on this episode of the ISAVE that Podcast series to discuss the results of the survey and how this translates to current clinical practice. Tim explores patency related clinical practice concepts from training, successful restoration, and various devices addressed in the survey. You can also check out the full ISAVE that Webinar Presentation on AVA Academy. A special thanks to Genentech, the sponsor for this podcast episode!


00:05 Introduction

00:19 Welcome Tim Spencer

06:35 A word from episode sponsor Genentech

07:20 Strategies to prevent and treat occlusion

23:29 Another word from episode sponsor Genentech

24:01 Pearls on Patency

33:35 Closing remarks

33:40 Disclaimer

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]]> The Association for Vascular Access conducted a survey regarding the current clinical practice of vascular access device patency. Tim Spencer RN, APRN, BHSc., Dip.App.Sc., Int. Care Cert., VA-BC joins Judy Thompson MSNEd, RN, VA-BC on this episode of the ISAVE that Podcast series to discuss the results of the survey and how this translates to current clinical practice. Tim explores patency related clinical practice concepts from training, successful restoration, and various devices addressed in the survey. You can also check out the full ISAVE that Webinar Presentation on AVA Academy. A special thanks to Genentech, the sponsor for this podcast episode!


00:05 Introduction

00:19 Welcome Tim Spencer

06:35 A word from episode sponsor Genentech

07:20 Strategies to prevent and treat occlusion

23:29 Another word from episode sponsor Genentech

24:01 Pearls on Patency

33:35 Closing remarks

33:40 Disclaimer

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-9018472 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0700 2113 4 5 full false Mitigating Bleeding and Oozing to Prevent Early Dressing Disruption Mitigating Bleeding and Oozing to Prevent Early Dressing Disruption Bleeding and oozing from the puncture site after the insertion of a vascular access device is a common problem in clinical practice. Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC and Tara Fain BSN, RN, VA-BC join us to discuss the recent article published in the Intravascular Quarterly about how bleeding and oozing impacts the integrity of sterile dressings covering devices. Tara talks about her own clinical experiences implementing tissue adhesive as part of a strategy to reduce dressing disruption and early dressing changes at her facility. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!


0:00 Introduction

0:48 A word from Adhezion Biomedical

1:37 Discussion with Lori Kaczmarek and Tara Fain

14:47 A word from Adhezion Biomedical

15:15 Continued discussion with Lori and Tara

20:57 Outro and Disclaimer

23:15 End

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]]> Bleeding and oozing from the puncture site after the insertion of a vascular access device is a common problem in clinical practice. Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC and Tara Fain BSN, RN, VA-BC join us to discuss the recent article published in the Intravascular Quarterly about how bleeding and oozing impacts the integrity of sterile dressings covering devices. Tara talks about her own clinical experiences implementing tissue adhesive as part of a strategy to reduce dressing disruption and early dressing changes at her facility. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!


0:00 Introduction

0:48 A word from Adhezion Biomedical

1:37 Discussion with Lori Kaczmarek and Tara Fain

14:47 A word from Adhezion Biomedical

15:15 Continued discussion with Lori and Tara

20:57 Outro and Disclaimer

23:15 End

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-8537008 Mon, 17 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1395 full false The Role of US Gel in US Guided PIV Insertion and The Value of Certification The Role of US Gel in US Guided PIV Insertion and The Value of Certification Ultrasound Guided Insertion is the best practice for the insertion of vascular access devices. There still exists different practices in how US gel is applied and its impact on patient safety and clinical outcomes. Dr. Nancy Moureau PhD, RN, CRNI©, CPUI, VA-BC™ and Emily Smith BS, RDMS, RVT discuss this varying practice and options available to clinicians to help improve clinical outcomes.

On the second segment of the podcast Ericka Godoy RN, VA-BC™ joins us as we discuss the value of certification in the specialty of vascular access. Ericka recently passed the boards and she shares her experience studying for the exam with the help of the AVA and Infusion Knowledge Count Down to Your Exam Webinar study bundle. A special thanks to CIVCO the sponsor of this episode of ISAVE That Podcast.

 

0:00  Introduction

2:32  A word from episode sponsor CIVCO

3:13  The Role of US Gel in USGPIV Insertion with Dr. Nancy Moureau and Emily Smith

19:19  Another word from episode sponsor CIVCO

16:25  The Value of Certification in the Specialty of Vascular Access with Ericka Godoy

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]]> Ultrasound Guided Insertion is the best practice for the insertion of vascular access devices. There still exists different practices in how US gel is applied and its impact on patient safety and clinical outcomes. Dr. Nancy Moureau PhD, RN, CRNI©, CPUI, VA-BC™ and Emily Smith BS, RDMS, RVT discuss this varying practice and options available to clinicians to help improve clinical outcomes.

On the second segment of the podcast Ericka Godoy RN, VA-BC™ joins us as we discuss the value of certification in the specialty of vascular access. Ericka recently passed the boards and she shares her experience studying for the exam with the help of the AVA and Infusion Knowledge Count Down to Your Exam Webinar study bundle. A special thanks to CIVCO the sponsor of this episode of ISAVE That Podcast.

 

0:00  Introduction

2:32  A word from episode sponsor CIVCO

3:13  The Role of US Gel in USGPIV Insertion with Dr. Nancy Moureau and Emily Smith

19:19  Another word from episode sponsor CIVCO

16:25  The Value of Certification in the Specialty of Vascular Access with Ericka Godoy

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-8452076 Mon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 -0700 2021 full false Vascular Access Implications in Patients with Renal Disease Vascular Access Implications in Patients with Renal Disease In the practice of vascular access, renal disease is a very sticky subject when it comes to site and device selection. In this episode of the I Save that Podcast series, Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MS, PA-C a practicing Physician Assistant in Interventional Radiology and Tonja Stevens BSN, RN, VA-BC AVA Board of Directors Member and AVA President-Elect take our listeners on a deep dive into the current guidance and best practices for vascular access in this population. 
For the latest information on vascular access you can check us out on any of your favorite podcast platforms. Enjoy!

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]]> In the practice of vascular access, renal disease is a very sticky subject when it comes to site and device selection. In this episode of the I Save that Podcast series, Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MS, PA-C a practicing Physician Assistant in Interventional Radiology and Tonja Stevens BSN, RN, VA-BC AVA Board of Directors Member and AVA President-Elect take our listeners on a deep dive into the current guidance and best practices for vascular access in this population. 
For the latest information on vascular access you can check us out on any of your favorite podcast platforms. Enjoy!

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-8218776 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1848 4 2 full false Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion: Variability Across Vascular Access Practice Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion: Variability Across Vascular Access Practice Though ultrasound is the gold standard for guiding peripheral IV insertion, the variability across vascular access practice is extensive. The ISAVE That Podcast returns with a bang in 2021 by welcoming Dr. Nancy Moureau and Dr. Nat Kittisarapong to discuss their recent research on how the inconsistencies in safety products and protocols, variability in the type of gel being used, the cleaning of ultrasound probes and other supplies (and more). This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast is sponsored by Parker Laboratories, Inc.

0:00 A word from episode sponsor Parker Labs
0:44 Discussion on Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion with Dr. Nancy Moureau and Dr. Nat Kittsarapong
15:30 Another word from episode sponsor Parker Labs
16:25 Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion Challenges During the COVID19 Pandemic

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]]> Though ultrasound is the gold standard for guiding peripheral IV insertion, the variability across vascular access practice is extensive. The ISAVE That Podcast returns with a bang in 2021 by welcoming Dr. Nancy Moureau and Dr. Nat Kittisarapong to discuss their recent research on how the inconsistencies in safety products and protocols, variability in the type of gel being used, the cleaning of ultrasound probes and other supplies (and more). This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast is sponsored by Parker Laboratories, Inc.

0:00 A word from episode sponsor Parker Labs
0:44 Discussion on Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion with Dr. Nancy Moureau and Dr. Nat Kittsarapong
15:30 Another word from episode sponsor Parker Labs
16:25 Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion Challenges During the COVID19 Pandemic

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-7377580 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0800 1908 Public, History, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Parker Labs, COVID 19, Pandemic, Ultrasound, PIV, Peripheral IV 4 1 full false Position Paper – Minimum Education and Training for Peds/Neonatal IV Insertion for Clinicians Position Paper – Minimum Education and Training for Peds/Neonatal IV Insertion for Clinicians Timely and successful vascular access can be as challenging as it is vital for the pediatric and neonatal portion of the patient population. In December 2020, the Association for Vascular Access published a position paper titled, "Minimum Education and Training for Pediatric and Neonatal IV Insertion for all Clinicians" to provide recommendations to clinicians performing the most common invasive procedure on the tiniest and most fragile of patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and Director of Communications Eric Seger discuss the paper with two of its authors, Mary Beth Hovda Davis, MSN, RN, VA-BC™ and Darcy Doellman, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and then speak with another clinician about how it could impact their practice. Episode sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner AngioDynamics.
0:00 AngioDynamics Ad 1
0:52 Breaking down the paper with Mary Beth Hovda Davis and Darcy Doellman
13:40 AngioDynamics Ad 2
14:57 Neonatal Vascular Access Clinician Cheri Gillette joins the show

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]]> Timely and successful vascular access can be as challenging as it is vital for the pediatric and neonatal portion of the patient population. In December 2020, the Association for Vascular Access published a position paper titled, "Minimum Education and Training for Pediatric and Neonatal IV Insertion for all Clinicians" to provide recommendations to clinicians performing the most common invasive procedure on the tiniest and most fragile of patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and Director of Communications Eric Seger discuss the paper with two of its authors, Mary Beth Hovda Davis, MSN, RN, VA-BC™ and Darcy Doellman, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and then speak with another clinician about how it could impact their practice. Episode sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner AngioDynamics.
0:00 AngioDynamics Ad 1
0:52 Breaking down the paper with Mary Beth Hovda Davis and Darcy Doellman
13:40 AngioDynamics Ad 2
14:57 Neonatal Vascular Access Clinician Cheri Gillette joins the show

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-6954737 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0800 1784 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Pediatric, Neonatal, Position Paper 3 9 full false Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine: Ron Lattanze of Lucerno Dynamics Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine: Ron Lattanze of Lucerno Dynamics How does extravasation affect nuclear medicine? In what ways does vascular access impact nuclear medicine? The ISAVE That Podcast welcomes Ron Lattanze, the CEO of Lucerno Dynamics, to the show to answer these questions and more through data and further research ahead of the closing of a public comment period for a petition he spearheaded to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

0:00 AVA President Lori Kaczmarek, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and AVA Director of Communications Eric Seger kick off Episode 8
1:23 Lucerno Dynamics CEO Ron Lattanze Joins the Show
2:00 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine
7:30 How Nuclear Medicine Impacts Vascular Access
10:00 How Do We Address This Issue?
13:31 A Deeper Explanation for Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine
16:55 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine is Preventable
28:55 Public Comment at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
35:12 Comments Due by November 30

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]]> How does extravasation affect nuclear medicine? In what ways does vascular access impact nuclear medicine? The ISAVE That Podcast welcomes Ron Lattanze, the CEO of Lucerno Dynamics, to the show to answer these questions and more through data and further research ahead of the closing of a public comment period for a petition he spearheaded to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

0:00 AVA President Lori Kaczmarek, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and AVA Director of Communications Eric Seger kick off Episode 8
1:23 Lucerno Dynamics CEO Ron Lattanze Joins the Show
2:00 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine
7:30 How Nuclear Medicine Impacts Vascular Access
10:00 How Do We Address This Issue?
13:31 A Deeper Explanation for Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine
16:55 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine is Preventable
28:55 Public Comment at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
35:12 Comments Due by November 30

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-6535651 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0800 2422 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Nuclear Medicine, Lucerno Dynamics, Extravasation 3 8 full false PICCs, CICCs, Deep Vein Thrombosis and CLABSI with Dr. Greg Schears PICCs, CICCs, Deep Vein Thrombosis and CLABSI with Dr. Greg Schears When is the right time to conduct a meta-analysis? What parameters should you and your team use? How far back should you go in literature research? The ISAVE That Podcast is fortunate to be joined by Dr. Greg Schears, a pediatric intensivist and anesthesiologist, to answer these questions and more. Sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner BD, this episode focuses on a meta-analysis Dr. Schears and his team recently completed on PICCs and how when inserted with current best practice experience low deep vein thrombosis. It also investigates CLABSI risk in CICCs.
0:00 A word from episode sponsor BD
0:48 Welcome to Episode 7!
1:42 Dr. Schears gives background on his meta-analysis
24:56 Another word from episode sponsor BD
26:20 A final breakdown and question to Dr. Schears

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]]> When is the right time to conduct a meta-analysis? What parameters should you and your team use? How far back should you go in literature research? The ISAVE That Podcast is fortunate to be joined by Dr. Greg Schears, a pediatric intensivist and anesthesiologist, to answer these questions and more. Sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner BD, this episode focuses on a meta-analysis Dr. Schears and his team recently completed on PICCs and how when inserted with current best practice experience low deep vein thrombosis. It also investigates CLABSI risk in CICCs.
0:00 A word from episode sponsor BD
0:48 Welcome to Episode 7!
1:42 Dr. Schears gives background on his meta-analysis
24:56 Another word from episode sponsor BD
26:20 A final breakdown and question to Dr. Schears

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-5878561 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0700 2119 Public, BD, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Infection Prevention, Phlebotomy, Scientific Meeting, PICC, CICC, Peri 3 7 full false AVA, B. Braun Medical and The Fundamentals of Peripheral IV Access AVA, B. Braun Medical and The Fundamentals of Peripheral IV Access The big reveal is here! The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical, Inc. are collaborating to increase the standards around and enhance training for peripheral IV placement in vascular access. This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast welcomes a number of guests that worked behind the scenes to establish this partnership and piece together the initial stages of the curriculum: AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson, MSNEd, RN, VA-BC™ chats with Mike Golebiowski, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at B. Braun, Inc., Andrea Owens, MSNEd, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Marian University, Christine Vandenhouten, PhD, RN, Chair and Professor of Nursing & Health Studies at Wisconsin-Green Bay and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™, Senior Infection Control Officer at Methodist Hospitals about the structure of the curriculum, upcoming pilot studies and more.
0:08 AVA and B. Braun: A PIV Curriculum Collaboration
5:00 Panel of Experts Discussing Curriculum
13:30 Impacting Students
21:31 Curriculum Pilot Program – November 2020
26:00 Closing Thoughts; Eyes Toward the Future

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]]> The big reveal is here! The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical, Inc. are collaborating to increase the standards around and enhance training for peripheral IV placement in vascular access. This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast welcomes a number of guests that worked behind the scenes to establish this partnership and piece together the initial stages of the curriculum: AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson, MSNEd, RN, VA-BC™ chats with Mike Golebiowski, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at B. Braun, Inc., Andrea Owens, MSNEd, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Marian University, Christine Vandenhouten, PhD, RN, Chair and Professor of Nursing & Health Studies at Wisconsin-Green Bay and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™, Senior Infection Control Officer at Methodist Hospitals about the structure of the curriculum, upcoming pilot studies and more.
0:08 AVA and B. Braun: A PIV Curriculum Collaboration
5:00 Panel of Experts Discussing Curriculum
13:30 Impacting Students
21:31 Curriculum Pilot Program – November 2020
26:00 Closing Thoughts; Eyes Toward the Future

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-5753143 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0700 2148 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, B. Braun Inc., JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, PIV, Education, Curriculum, Peripheral IV 3 6 full false Laura Krick, Mark Rowe, SecurAcath and New Clinical Evidence Laura Krick, Mark Rowe, SecurAcath and New Clinical Evidence The ISAVE That Podcast returns from its summer hiatus with a bang! AVA welcomes Laura Krick, Vice President of Clinical and Market Development at Interrad Medical, Inc. and Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™, the vascular access team leader at the University of Arkansas, for a discussion on the SecurAcath subcutaneous securement device. How does SecurAcath impact patient safety? We find out, with new clinical evidence provided by Mark and his team in a recent publication.
AVA Director of Communications and Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access Eric Seger also sits down with 2020 AVA at Your Fingertips D-TEAM Chair Michele Cox, RN, CCRN, VA-BC™ and 2020 AVA President-Elect Jocelyn Grecia Hill, MN, RN, CVAA, VA-BC™ to learn about the decision-making process behind moving from an in-person scientific meeting to a virtual one that opens at the end of October.
0:00 Information from episode sponsor Interrad Medical, Inc.
0:29 Judy and Eric interview Laura and Mark about SecurAcath and the impact it has on preventing Central Line Bloodstream Infections
21:37 Another word from episode sponsor Interrad Medical Inc.
22:26 Eric's discussion with Jocelyn and Michele about the decision to move the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting from an in-person event to a virtual meeting, AVA at Your Fingertips

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]]> The ISAVE That Podcast returns from its summer hiatus with a bang! AVA welcomes Laura Krick, Vice President of Clinical and Market Development at Interrad Medical, Inc. and Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™, the vascular access team leader at the University of Arkansas, for a discussion on the SecurAcath subcutaneous securement device. How does SecurAcath impact patient safety? We find out, with new clinical evidence provided by Mark and his team in a recent publication.
AVA Director of Communications and Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access Eric Seger also sits down with 2020 AVA at Your Fingertips D-TEAM Chair Michele Cox, RN, CCRN, VA-BC™ and 2020 AVA President-Elect Jocelyn Grecia Hill, MN, RN, CVAA, VA-BC™ to learn about the decision-making process behind moving from an in-person scientific meeting to a virtual one that opens at the end of October.
0:00 Information from episode sponsor Interrad Medical, Inc.
0:29 Judy and Eric interview Laura and Mark about SecurAcath and the impact it has on preventing Central Line Bloodstream Infections
21:37 Another word from episode sponsor Interrad Medical Inc.
22:26 Eric's discussion with Jocelyn and Michele about the decision to move the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting from an in-person event to a virtual meeting, AVA at Your Fingertips

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-5487661 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0700 3269 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, SecurAcath, Interrad Medical 3 5 full false Dr. Joseph El-Houjairy and the Toll of Contracting COVID-19 Dr. Joseph El-Houjairy and the Toll of Contracting COVID-19 Episode 4 of Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast has another COVID-19 feel to it. AVA welcomes Dr. Joseph El-Houjairy to the show, who brings a unique perspective on the virus to our listeners. Dr. El-Houjairy had COVID-19 earlier this year, and while he has bounced back from it and is back at work, he provides an interesting perspective on the kind of physical and psychological toll it takes on patients.
JAVA Editor-in-Chief Eric Seger also speaks with Sarah Santucci, AB, and Dr. Scott Trerotola from Penn Medicine in Philadelphia about their manuscript scheduled for publication as the CE article in the summer issue of the journal.
0:00 A word from Episode 4 sponsor and 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner Teleflex
0:38 An interview with Dr. Joe El-Houjairy, a hospitalist and internal medicine caregiver at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN, who contracted the COVID-19 virus.
28:23 Another word from Episode 4 sponsor Teleflex
28:49 Beyond the Manuscript: Sarah Santucci, AB and Dr. Scott Trerotola

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]]> Episode 4 of Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast has another COVID-19 feel to it. AVA welcomes Dr. Joseph El-Houjairy to the show, who brings a unique perspective on the virus to our listeners. Dr. El-Houjairy had COVID-19 earlier this year, and while he has bounced back from it and is back at work, he provides an interesting perspective on the kind of physical and psychological toll it takes on patients.
JAVA Editor-in-Chief Eric Seger also speaks with Sarah Santucci, AB, and Dr. Scott Trerotola from Penn Medicine in Philadelphia about their manuscript scheduled for publication as the CE article in the summer issue of the journal.
0:00 A word from Episode 4 sponsor and 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner Teleflex
0:38 An interview with Dr. Joe El-Houjairy, a hospitalist and internal medicine caregiver at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN, who contracted the COVID-19 virus.
28:23 Another word from Episode 4 sponsor Teleflex
28:49 Beyond the Manuscript: Sarah Santucci, AB and Dr. Scott Trerotola

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]]> Buzzsprout-4089527 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0700 2545 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, COVID-19, Data 3 4 full false COVID-19 Vascular Access Clinicians Panel COVID-19 Vascular Access Clinicians Panel In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AVA welcomes a handful of vascular access clinicians who are on the front lines fighting the virus to share how it has impacted daily life, new challenges they face and new strategies to keep patients safe. The panel includes the following individuals:
-Tonja Stevens, RN, VA-BC™ | Vascular Access Specialist in Washington, D.C. and Secretary of the 2020 AVA Board of Directors
-Regina Hines, RN, VA-BC™ and Kristi Butler, RN, VA-BC™ | Manager and member of a Vascular Access Team in Birmingham, Alabama
-Keegan Mahoney, RRT, VA-BC™ | Lead Respiratory Therapist at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona
-Connie Girgenti, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ | Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Chicago area
0:00 A word from Episode 3 sponsor and 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner Teleflex
0:40 COVID-19 Panelist Introductions
2:30 The Impact of a PPE Shortage
4:44 How COVID-19 Changes Home Life for Clinicians
9:26 Best Practice v. COVID-19 Practice
21:15 Caring for a Prone COVID-19 Patient
25:20 Another word from Episode 3 sponsor Teleflex
25:43 COVID-19 Practice: No Judge Island
34:00 How Vascular Access Specialists Can be Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
42:36 Crystal Ball: How Would You Have Prepared Better for COVID-19?
48:03 Final Thoughts

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]]> In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AVA welcomes a handful of vascular access clinicians who are on the front lines fighting the virus to share how it has impacted daily life, new challenges they face and new strategies to keep patients safe. The panel includes the following individuals:
-Tonja Stevens, RN, VA-BC™ | Vascular Access Specialist in Washington, D.C. and Secretary of the 2020 AVA Board of Directors
-Regina Hines, RN, VA-BC™ and Kristi Butler, RN, VA-BC™ | Manager and member of a Vascular Access Team in Birmingham, Alabama
-Keegan Mahoney, RRT, VA-BC™ | Lead Respiratory Therapist at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona
-Connie Girgenti, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ | Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Chicago area
0:00 A word from Episode 3 sponsor and 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner Teleflex
0:40 COVID-19 Panelist Introductions
2:30 The Impact of a PPE Shortage
4:44 How COVID-19 Changes Home Life for Clinicians
9:26 Best Practice v. COVID-19 Practice
21:15 Caring for a Prone COVID-19 Patient
25:20 Another word from Episode 3 sponsor Teleflex
25:43 COVID-19 Practice: No Judge Island
34:00 How Vascular Access Specialists Can be Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
42:36 Crystal Ball: How Would You Have Prepared Better for COVID-19?
48:03 Final Thoughts

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]]> Buzzsprout-3453325 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0700 3245 Public, COVID, COVID19, COVID-19, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care 3 3 full false Vascular Access and SecurAcath and Fiona the Hippo Vascular Access and SecurAcath and Fiona the Hippo In a loaded episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, we hear from two clinicians that have extensive experience with the SecurAcath device, two more that helped obtain vascular access for international star Fiona the hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the leader of the National Home Infusion Association.

0:31 Episode 2 opens with a discussion on SecurAcath with Angelique Gaston, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ and Julie Lee, RN, BSN, VA-BC™
11:14 A word from Episode 2 Sponsor SecurAcath
12:00 Clinicians from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Darcy Doellman, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and Blake Gustafson, RN, VA-BC™ help us celebrate Fiona's 3rd birthday
36:03 Another word from Episode 2 Sponsor SecurAcath
36:58 Discussion on current trends in home infusion with NHIA COO Jennifer Charron, RN, MSN, CNE
54:43 Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> In a loaded episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, we hear from two clinicians that have extensive experience with the SecurAcath device, two more that helped obtain vascular access for international star Fiona the hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the leader of the National Home Infusion Association.

0:31 Episode 2 opens with a discussion on SecurAcath with Angelique Gaston, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ and Julie Lee, RN, BSN, VA-BC™
11:14 A word from Episode 2 Sponsor SecurAcath
12:00 Clinicians from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Darcy Doellman, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and Blake Gustafson, RN, VA-BC™ help us celebrate Fiona's 3rd birthday
36:03 Another word from Episode 2 Sponsor SecurAcath
36:58 Discussion on current trends in home infusion with NHIA COO Jennifer Charron, RN, MSN, CNE
54:43 Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-2915017 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0800 3450 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, SecurAcath 3 2 full false New AVA Board of Directors Michelle DeVries, Tonya Heim and Dr. Monte Harvill New AVA Board of Directors Michelle DeVries, Tonya Heim and Dr. Monte Harvill We're back! Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast is here, and we've got great things in store for 2020. The inaugural episode of the season does not disappoint, complete with interviews with the three new members of AVA's Board of Directors as well as friend of the show Lee Steere.
0:00-0:28 A word from episode sponsor AVA Academy
0:42-20:40 Judy and Eric welcome Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™, Tonya Heim, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, and Monte Harvill, MD, to AVA! The trio shares their plans for 2020 and what drew them to the Association.
20:42-21:34 Another word from episode sponsor AVA Academy
21:35-34:07 Lee Steere, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ joins the show again to chat about the leadership role he has at his hospital and the innovative ways he and his team are convincing management to do more for their vascular access practice.
34:09-35:30 AVA Network Events

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]]> We're back! Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast is here, and we've got great things in store for 2020. The inaugural episode of the season does not disappoint, complete with interviews with the three new members of AVA's Board of Directors as well as friend of the show Lee Steere.
0:00-0:28 A word from episode sponsor AVA Academy
0:42-20:40 Judy and Eric welcome Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™, Tonya Heim, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, and Monte Harvill, MD, to AVA! The trio shares their plans for 2020 and what drew them to the Association.
20:42-21:34 Another word from episode sponsor AVA Academy
21:35-34:07 Lee Steere, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ joins the show again to chat about the leadership role he has at his hospital and the innovative ways he and his team are convincing management to do more for their vascular access practice.
34:09-35:30 AVA Network Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-2616823 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0800 2257 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care 3 1 full false Year in Review: The Best Interviews from 2019 Year in Review: The Best Interviews from 2019 Welcome to our final episode of 2019! In this installment, we revisit snippets from interviews taken from the five most popular episodes of 2019.
0:11-7:01 Ramzy and Eric discuss what you can expect on this final episode of the year.
7:14-15:29 Hear the bulk of our conversation with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ and Dr. Rahul Pathak about a recent AHRQ report and infection prevention from Episode 5.
15:44-26:10 Part of our interview with Dennis J. Ernst, NCPT (NCCT), founder of the Center for Phlebotomy Education, about how phlebotomy and vascular access go hand in hand from Episode 12.
26:22-40:31 Eric spoke with Lauren Backe, the mother of Everly Backe, a pediatric IV infiltration patient for Episode 7.
40:42-59:44 After ECRI denoted infections from peripheral IVs on its top-10 patient safety list for 2019, we welcomed Dr. Marcia Ryder and Jim Davis on Episode 6 to discuss it.
59:56-1:09:19 Nancy Moureau and Nancy Trick kicked off our Vessel Health and Preservation series in Episode 8 with a discussion on the genesis of a project that turned into a must-have textbook for clinicians.

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]]> Welcome to our final episode of 2019! In this installment, we revisit snippets from interviews taken from the five most popular episodes of 2019.
0:11-7:01 Ramzy and Eric discuss what you can expect on this final episode of the year.
7:14-15:29 Hear the bulk of our conversation with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ and Dr. Rahul Pathak about a recent AHRQ report and infection prevention from Episode 5.
15:44-26:10 Part of our interview with Dennis J. Ernst, NCPT (NCCT), founder of the Center for Phlebotomy Education, about how phlebotomy and vascular access go hand in hand from Episode 12.
26:22-40:31 Eric spoke with Lauren Backe, the mother of Everly Backe, a pediatric IV infiltration patient for Episode 7.
40:42-59:44 After ECRI denoted infections from peripheral IVs on its top-10 patient safety list for 2019, we welcomed Dr. Marcia Ryder and Jim Davis on Episode 6 to discuss it.
59:56-1:09:19 Nancy Moureau and Nancy Trick kicked off our Vessel Health and Preservation series in Episode 8 with a discussion on the genesis of a project that turned into a must-have textbook for clinicians.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-2309006 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0800 4269 Public, History, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Vessel Health and Preservation 2 15 full false Vascular Access Hot Topics: Ultrasound Transducer Reprocessing with Dr. Hudson Garrett and Mark Rowe Vascular Access Hot Topics: Ultrasound Transducer Reprocessing with Dr. Hudson Garrett and Mark Rowe Episode 14 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AVA Academy, welcomes experts on ultrasound transducers for a conversation on this hot topic in our specialty and hears from an author of an article set for publication in the winter 2019 issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:22 A word from episode 14 sponsor AVA Academy.
0:33-2:04 Episode introduction
2:10-2:56 Another message from episode 14 sponsor AVA Academy.
3:00-30:51 Featured discussion on ultrasound transducer reprocessing with Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, PLNC, IP-BC, VA-BC™, FACDONA, FAAPM, FNAP and Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™.
31:00-46:09 Beyond The Manuscript with Sinead Sheils, RGN, MN (NP), a Hepatology Nurse Practitioner who co-authored the CE article in the upcoming winter 2019 issue of JAVA.
46:12-47:37 Upcoming AVA Network events

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]]> Episode 14 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AVA Academy, welcomes experts on ultrasound transducers for a conversation on this hot topic in our specialty and hears from an author of an article set for publication in the winter 2019 issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:22 A word from episode 14 sponsor AVA Academy.
0:33-2:04 Episode introduction
2:10-2:56 Another message from episode 14 sponsor AVA Academy.
3:00-30:51 Featured discussion on ultrasound transducer reprocessing with Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, PLNC, IP-BC, VA-BC™, FACDONA, FAAPM, FNAP and Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™.
31:00-46:09 Beyond The Manuscript with Sinead Sheils, RGN, MN (NP), a Hepatology Nurse Practitioner who co-authored the CE article in the upcoming winter 2019 issue of JAVA.
46:12-47:37 Upcoming AVA Network events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-2118129 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:00:00 -0800 2961 Public, International, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Ultrasound, AVA Academy, Transducer, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Patient Safety Concern 2 14 full false AVASM19 Debrief With Two First-Time Attendees AVASM19 Debrief With Two First-Time Attendees This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast debriefs from Las Vegas and AVA's largest scientific meeting EVER with a pair of interviews from first-time attendees.
0:00-0:27 A word from our Episode 13 sponsor, the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting.
0:33-6:37 AVA's Resource Guide for Vascular Access, its most heavily attended meeting ever, nearly 600 first-time attendees – our week in Las Vegas was one for the books!
6:41-7:22 A word from AVA Strategic Partner I.V. House
7:28-22:23 AVASM19 first-time attendee Maya Gossman, BSN, RN, VA-BC™, CMSRN joins the show to talk about the vascular access procedure lab, connections she made in Las Vegas and much more.
22:35-31:15 AVASM19 first-time attendee Leah Nichols, RN, BSN shares her experience at the meeting, complete with meeting one of her vascular access idols.
31:16-32:23 Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast debriefs from Las Vegas and AVA's largest scientific meeting EVER with a pair of interviews from first-time attendees.
0:00-0:27 A word from our Episode 13 sponsor, the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting.
0:33-6:37 AVA's Resource Guide for Vascular Access, its most heavily attended meeting ever, nearly 600 first-time attendees – our week in Las Vegas was one for the books!
6:41-7:22 A word from AVA Strategic Partner I.V. House
7:28-22:23 AVASM19 first-time attendee Maya Gossman, BSN, RN, VA-BC™, CMSRN joins the show to talk about the vascular access procedure lab, connections she made in Las Vegas and much more.
22:35-31:15 AVASM19 first-time attendee Leah Nichols, RN, BSN shares her experience at the meeting, complete with meeting one of her vascular access idols.
31:16-32:23 Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1953642 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0700 2058 Public, Las Vegas, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Infection Prevention, Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, AVA 2 13 full false AVASM19 Preview: Viva Las Vegas! AVASM19 Preview: Viva Las Vegas! This episode previews the 2019 AVA Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, with interviews with a pair of speakers set to present research at the conference. It also features the first-ever discussion on phlebotomy.
0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 12 sponsor Eloquest Healthcare
0:35-3:01 Welcome to Episode 12! AVA's family reunion is right around the corner!
3:06-3:52 A second word from Episode 12 sponsor Eloquest Healthcare
3:57-18:32 A discussion on nursing and vascular access team leadership, AVA 2019 and more with Elena Nelson Squires, BSN, RN, OCN, VA-BC™
18:39-40:06 Who better to hold the ISAVE That Podcast's inaugural conversation on phlebotomy with than Dennis J. Ernst, MT (ASCP), NCPT (NCCT), founder of the Center for Phlebotomy Education.
40:16-54:11 Lee Steere, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ helps us put a bow on the episode with another look ahead to Las Vegas and more.

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]]> This episode previews the 2019 AVA Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, with interviews with a pair of speakers set to present research at the conference. It also features the first-ever discussion on phlebotomy.
0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 12 sponsor Eloquest Healthcare
0:35-3:01 Welcome to Episode 12! AVA's family reunion is right around the corner!
3:06-3:52 A second word from Episode 12 sponsor Eloquest Healthcare
3:57-18:32 A discussion on nursing and vascular access team leadership, AVA 2019 and more with Elena Nelson Squires, BSN, RN, OCN, VA-BC™
18:39-40:06 Who better to hold the ISAVE That Podcast's inaugural conversation on phlebotomy with than Dennis J. Ernst, MT (ASCP), NCPT (NCCT), founder of the Center for Phlebotomy Education.
40:16-54:11 Lee Steere, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ helps us put a bow on the episode with another look ahead to Las Vegas and more.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1703884 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:00:00 -0700 3369 Public, Eloquest Healthcare, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Infection Prevention, Phlebotomy, Scientific Meeting, 2 12 full false Vein of Contention: Part Two on Device Selection and Ideal Placement Vein of Contention: Part Two on Device Selection and Ideal Placement Vein of Contention is back! Part Two of our expert panel discussion, sponsored by The AVA Foundation, dives into more difficult topics with differing opinions. A rundown:
0:00-0:46 – A message from Episode 11 sponsor The AVA Foundation
0:57-5:09 – Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger welcome you to Part Two of Vein of Contention, with a nod to those industry partners supporting The AVA Foundation's Lunch and Learn session at the 2019 AVA Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas
5:12-14:30 – Is there ever a place for IV insertion in an awkward location? (i.e., fingers, ankles, toes, breast)
14:30-15:56 – Another message from episode sponsor The AVA Foundation
15:57-42:36 – If a patient has achieved a certain number of PIV failures, at what point should we consider a different device? Clinical context would be important.
42:36-48:58 – A new metric: Number of devices/number of inpatient days

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]]> Vein of Contention is back! Part Two of our expert panel discussion, sponsored by The AVA Foundation, dives into more difficult topics with differing opinions. A rundown:
0:00-0:46 – A message from Episode 11 sponsor The AVA Foundation
0:57-5:09 – Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger welcome you to Part Two of Vein of Contention, with a nod to those industry partners supporting The AVA Foundation's Lunch and Learn session at the 2019 AVA Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas
5:12-14:30 – Is there ever a place for IV insertion in an awkward location? (i.e., fingers, ankles, toes, breast)
14:30-15:56 – Another message from episode sponsor The AVA Foundation
15:57-42:36 – If a patient has achieved a certain number of PIV failures, at what point should we consider a different device? Clinical context would be important.
42:36-48:58 – A new metric: Number of devices/number of inpatient days

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1629142 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0700 3059 Public, Vein of Contention, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Infection Prevention, The AVA Foundation 2 11 full false Vein of Contention: Part One with Dr. Jack LeDonne and a Panel of Experts Vein of Contention: Part One with Dr. Jack LeDonne and a Panel of Experts It's Part One of the Vein of Contention episode of the ISAVE That Podcast! On Season 2, Episode 10, sponsored by Velano Vascular, Dr. Jack LeDonne leads a panel of experts in answering tough questions on PIV placement and more. Here's the plan:
0:00-0:27 A word from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.
0:40-3:43 Ramzy Nasrallah and Dr. LeDonne provide a quick intro to the episode and its genesis. Why are we here?
3:44-4:29 Another message from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.
4:30-41:21 We welcome our panel of experts into the conversation: Jocelyn Hill, MN, RN, CVAA(c), Jon Bell, RN, MSN, VA-BC™, Sheila Hale, RN, MSN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, Judy Thompson, MSNEd., RN, VA-BC™, Peter Carr, PhD, MMedSc, BSc, H Dip A&E Nurs, Dip HE Nurs, and Nicole Marsh, BN join to dissect the intricacies of this subject.
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]]> It's Part One of the Vein of Contention episode of the ISAVE That Podcast! On Season 2, Episode 10, sponsored by Velano Vascular, Dr. Jack LeDonne leads a panel of experts in answering tough questions on PIV placement and more. Here's the plan:
0:00-0:27 A word from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.
0:40-3:43 Ramzy Nasrallah and Dr. LeDonne provide a quick intro to the episode and its genesis. Why are we here?
3:44-4:29 Another message from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.
4:30-41:21 We welcome our panel of experts into the conversation: Jocelyn Hill, MN, RN, CVAA(c), Jon Bell, RN, MSN, VA-BC™, Sheila Hale, RN, MSN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, Judy Thompson, MSNEd., RN, VA-BC™, Peter Carr, PhD, MMedSc, BSc, H Dip A&E Nurs, Dip HE Nurs, and Nicole Marsh, BN join to dissect the intricacies of this subject.
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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1593526 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0700 2914 Infection Prevention, AHRQ, Velano Vascular, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Vein of Contention 2 10 full false Vascular Access Device "Glue Addict" Rebecca Stevens and Peter Carr Vascular Access Device "Glue Addict" Rebecca Stevens and Peter Carr Season 2, Episode 9 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by Adhezion Biomedical features takes us into the heart of summer with a pair of informative conversations! Here's the plan:
0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 9 sponsor Adhezion Biomedical.
0:40-2:34 Eric and Ramzy provide a quick introduction to the episode – we can't believe it's already Episode 9 of the season!
2:39-3:21 Another message from Episode 9 sponsor Adhezion Biomedical.
3:30-17:15 A conversation with self-proclaimed "glue addict" Rebecca Stevens, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ about how she came to know tissue adhesive and how she uses it in her career.
17:24-43:51 VHP Chapter 5: Peter Carr, PhD; MMedSc; BSc; H Dip A&E Nurs; Dip HE Nurs joins the show to discuss his involvement in Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access.
44:00-45:38 Upcoming AVA network events.

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]]> Season 2, Episode 9 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by Adhezion Biomedical features takes us into the heart of summer with a pair of informative conversations! Here's the plan:
0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 9 sponsor Adhezion Biomedical.
0:40-2:34 Eric and Ramzy provide a quick introduction to the episode – we can't believe it's already Episode 9 of the season!
2:39-3:21 Another message from Episode 9 sponsor Adhezion Biomedical.
3:30-17:15 A conversation with self-proclaimed "glue addict" Rebecca Stevens, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ about how she came to know tissue adhesive and how she uses it in her career.
17:24-43:51 VHP Chapter 5: Peter Carr, PhD; MMedSc; BSc; H Dip A&E Nurs; Dip HE Nurs joins the show to discuss his involvement in Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access.
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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1434058 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0700 2840 Public, International, Vascular Access, Tissue Adhesive, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Ultrasound, Adhezion Biomedical, Vessel Health and Preservation,, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home 2 9 full false The Enhanced Edition of VHP: The Right Approach for Vascular Access The Enhanced Edition of VHP: The Right Approach for Vascular Access It is Vessel Health and Preservation time! On Episode 8 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast, hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger discuss the enhanced e-edition of Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:33 A word from Episode 8 sponsor 3M.
0:52-6:55 Let's chat Vessel Health and Preservation! Judy, Ramzy and Eric preview our upcoming summer series that features interviews with authors of the textbook, starting with this episode, and what sets the Enhanced Edition apart from the print version.
7:02-8:23 Another word from Episode 8 sponsor 3M.
8:28-30:04 The Nancies are here! VHP Editor Nancy Moureau, RN, BSN, PhD, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC™ and author Nancy Trick, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ give us a peek behind the curtain on the genesis of this textbook and the publication process.
30:13-50:10 Up next is a conversation with Evan Alexandrou, RN, BHealth, ICU Cert, MPH, PhD and Nicholas Mifflin, RN, BN, ICU Cert on Chapter 4 of VHP, titled "Training and Education."
50:12-51:11 Upcoming AVA network events.

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]]> It is Vessel Health and Preservation time! On Episode 8 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast, hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger discuss the enhanced e-edition of Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:33 A word from Episode 8 sponsor 3M.
0:52-6:55 Let's chat Vessel Health and Preservation! Judy, Ramzy and Eric preview our upcoming summer series that features interviews with authors of the textbook, starting with this episode, and what sets the Enhanced Edition apart from the print version.
7:02-8:23 Another word from Episode 8 sponsor 3M.
8:28-30:04 The Nancies are here! VHP Editor Nancy Moureau, RN, BSN, PhD, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC™ and author Nancy Trick, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ give us a peek behind the curtain on the genesis of this textbook and the publication process.
30:13-50:10 Up next is a conversation with Evan Alexandrou, RN, BHealth, ICU Cert, MPH, PhD and Nicholas Mifflin, RN, BN, ICU Cert on Chapter 4 of VHP, titled "Training and Education."
50:12-51:11 Upcoming AVA network events.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1354441 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0700 3178 Public, International, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Ultrasound, 3M, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Peripherally Inserted IV, Vessel Health and 2 8 full false AVA Academy Expectations and a Powerful Patient Perspective Interview AVA Academy Expectations and a Powerful Patient Perspective Interview Welcome to Episode 7 of the ISAVE That Podcast. AVA Academy is here! In this jam-packed episode, we break down what users can expect from Academy, while Eric speaks with the mother of a pediatric patient who authored a Patient Perspective article in the summer issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:38 A word from our Episode 7 sponsor, ivWatch.
0:50-11:33 AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and JAVA Editor-in-Chief and AVA Director of Communications Eric Seger welcome AVA Director-at-Large Jon Bell to the show for a quick preview of what users can expect from AVA Academy and the what is coming up on the rest of the episode.
11:39-12:31 Another word from ivWatch, our Episode 7 sponsor.
12:36-39:11 Eric speaks with Lauren Backe, the mother of Everly Backe, a 21-month old pediatric patient who suffered an infiltrated peripheral IV site in her foot following heart surgery. Lauren shares her perspective as her daughter's patient advocate.
39:20-50:07 Ramzy sits down with Skender Daerti, President and Founder of The Clinician Exchange, the AVA partner who helped build AVA Academy for a discussion on its position as an innovative learning management system for Vascular Access.
50:11-52:09 Upcoming AVA network events.

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]]> Welcome to Episode 7 of the ISAVE That Podcast. AVA Academy is here! In this jam-packed episode, we break down what users can expect from Academy, while Eric speaks with the mother of a pediatric patient who authored a Patient Perspective article in the summer issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:38 A word from our Episode 7 sponsor, ivWatch.
0:50-11:33 AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and JAVA Editor-in-Chief and AVA Director of Communications Eric Seger welcome AVA Director-at-Large Jon Bell to the show for a quick preview of what users can expect from AVA Academy and the what is coming up on the rest of the episode.
11:39-12:31 Another word from ivWatch, our Episode 7 sponsor.
12:36-39:11 Eric speaks with Lauren Backe, the mother of Everly Backe, a 21-month old pediatric patient who suffered an infiltrated peripheral IV site in her foot following heart surgery. Lauren shares her perspective as her daughter's patient advocate.
39:20-50:07 Ramzy sits down with Skender Daerti, President and Founder of The Clinician Exchange, the AVA partner who helped build AVA Academy for a discussion on its position as an innovative learning management system for Vascular Access.
50:11-52:09 Upcoming AVA network events.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1131455 Mon, 13 May 2019 21:00:00 -0700 3235 Public, International, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Ultrasound, The Clinician Exchange, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Peripherally Inserted I 2 7 full false Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines: ECRI Institute's Top-10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019 Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines: ECRI Institute's Top-10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019 This is an exceptional episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. The ECRI Institute recently released its top-10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019, and numerous relate directly to vascular access practice and care. We focus on No. 9, Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines, in this episode.
0:14-6:39 How can we already be on episode 6 of this season? Judy, Ramzy and Eric get us started with an overview of ECRI's top-10 list of 2019 Patient Safety Concerns.
6:47-51:17 An incredibly in-depth and informative conversation about Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines with Jim Davis, Senior Infection Prevention & Patient Safety Analyst/Consultant at ECRI Institute, and Dr. Marcia Ryder, a research scientist whose major focus is medical biofilm in vascular access. They touch on how the selected topics on the list make it there, the process for sharing the research to support these concerns and more.
51:26-52:49 Upcoming AVA network events.

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]]> This is an exceptional episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. The ECRI Institute recently released its top-10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019, and numerous relate directly to vascular access practice and care. We focus on No. 9, Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines, in this episode.
0:14-6:39 How can we already be on episode 6 of this season? Judy, Ramzy and Eric get us started with an overview of ECRI's top-10 list of 2019 Patient Safety Concerns.
6:47-51:17 An incredibly in-depth and informative conversation about Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines with Jim Davis, Senior Infection Prevention & Patient Safety Analyst/Consultant at ECRI Institute, and Dr. Marcia Ryder, a research scientist whose major focus is medical biofilm in vascular access. They touch on how the selected topics on the list make it there, the process for sharing the research to support these concerns and more.
51:26-52:49 Upcoming AVA network events.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1036595 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:00:00 -0700 3279 Public, International, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Ultrasound, ECRI Institute, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Peripherally Inserted IV 2 6 full false Vascular Access and Infection Prevention: Two Critical Arms of Patient Safety Vascular Access and Infection Prevention: Two Critical Arms of Patient Safety Episode 5 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast – sponsored by Access Scientific – brings Dr. Rahul Pathak and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ into the fray to break down a recent AHRQ report that demonstrates how vascular access is an important arm of infection prevention, open up a discussion on device policies and procedures and much more!
0:00-0:30 A word from Episode 5 sponsor Access Scientific
0:45-2:35 There is A LOT going on with AVA! Judy, Ramzy and Eric break down an incredibly busy month of March.
2:54-40:10 Hello, Dr. Pathak and Chellie! Calling in from sunny Orlando, Florida, where Dr. Pathak practices, he and Chellie discuss the recent improvements in CLABSI rate and highlight how they navigate things at their healthcare institutions. Where do central lines and midlines fall? How do we continue to reduce infections moving forward?
40:14-41:33 Upcoming AVA network events. This spring will be busy!

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]]> Episode 5 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast – sponsored by Access Scientific – brings Dr. Rahul Pathak and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ into the fray to break down a recent AHRQ report that demonstrates how vascular access is an important arm of infection prevention, open up a discussion on device policies and procedures and much more!
0:00-0:30 A word from Episode 5 sponsor Access Scientific
0:45-2:35 There is A LOT going on with AVA! Judy, Ramzy and Eric break down an incredibly busy month of March.
2:54-40:10 Hello, Dr. Pathak and Chellie! Calling in from sunny Orlando, Florida, where Dr. Pathak practices, he and Chellie discuss the recent improvements in CLABSI rate and highlight how they navigate things at their healthcare institutions. Where do central lines and midlines fall? How do we continue to reduce infections moving forward?
40:14-41:33 Upcoming AVA network events. This spring will be busy!

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-1011562 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:00:00 -0700 2615 Public, AHRQ, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, Infection Prevention, Access Scientific 2 5 full false Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion Standardization: AVA Webinar Preview Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion Standardization: AVA Webinar Preview In Season 2, Episode 4 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by Parker Labs, we discuss the upcoming webinar that focuses on standardizing and streamlining ultrasound-guided PIV insertion with aseptic non-touch technique scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. ET and chat with patient advocate Emily Levy and clinician mentor Dr. Mourad Ismail.
0:14-7:12 Welcome to another episode! So, about this webinar...Dr. Nancy Moureau hops on with us to break down its objectives and summarize what attendees can expect on the 22nd.
7:24-25:25 Emily Levy is here! A patient advocate with Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease, Emily has spent her career working to make life more comfortable for individuals with permanent vascular access devices like herself.
25:35-42:45 Dr. Mourad Ismail outlines his process for developing physician champions at work.
42:50-44:30 Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> In Season 2, Episode 4 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by Parker Labs, we discuss the upcoming webinar that focuses on standardizing and streamlining ultrasound-guided PIV insertion with aseptic non-touch technique scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. ET and chat with patient advocate Emily Levy and clinician mentor Dr. Mourad Ismail.
0:14-7:12 Welcome to another episode! So, about this webinar...Dr. Nancy Moureau hops on with us to break down its objectives and summarize what attendees can expect on the 22nd.
7:24-25:25 Emily Levy is here! A patient advocate with Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease, Emily has spent her career working to make life more comfortable for individuals with permanent vascular access devices like herself.
25:35-42:45 Dr. Mourad Ismail outlines his process for developing physician champions at work.
42:50-44:30 Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-982429 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 21:00:00 -0800 2765 Public, International, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Ultrasound, Parker Labs, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care 2 4 full false The Benefits of Ultrasound on Vascular Access with Jack Ingold The Benefits of Ultrasound on Vascular Access with Jack Ingold In Season 2, Episode 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AngioDynamics, we sit down with Jack Ingold, BSN, RN, VA-BC™, a critical care nurse passionate about teaching ultrasound-guided PICC insertion, to discuss his career and all things ultrasound. Then later, Eric chats with Brent Burbridge, MD, FRCPC, the author of the spring 2019 CE article in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:32 – a word from Season 2, Episode 3 sponsor AngioDynamics
0:46-7:52 – welcome to Episode 3! Before we sit down with Jack, how about Episode 2? Andy Murray's IV care elicited a terrific conversation among a host of international clinicians on the podcast, and many more on Twitter.
8:04-39:40 – Welcome, Jack! 2019 AVA President Dr. Ken Symington leads our discussion with Jack Ingold on the benefits of ultrasound, how he's seen its availability increase throughout his career and its importance as clinicians strive to protect patients by avoiding blind IV sticks.
39:47-49:10 – JAVA author Dr. Brent Burbridge breaks down his upcoming article with Eric on venous doppler ultrasound findings three months after arm port implantation.
49:16-50:52 – Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> In Season 2, Episode 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AngioDynamics, we sit down with Jack Ingold, BSN, RN, VA-BC™, a critical care nurse passionate about teaching ultrasound-guided PICC insertion, to discuss his career and all things ultrasound. Then later, Eric chats with Brent Burbridge, MD, FRCPC, the author of the spring 2019 CE article in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00-0:32 – a word from Season 2, Episode 3 sponsor AngioDynamics
0:46-7:52 – welcome to Episode 3! Before we sit down with Jack, how about Episode 2? Andy Murray's IV care elicited a terrific conversation among a host of international clinicians on the podcast, and many more on Twitter.
8:04-39:40 – Welcome, Jack! 2019 AVA President Dr. Ken Symington leads our discussion with Jack Ingold on the benefits of ultrasound, how he's seen its availability increase throughout his career and its importance as clinicians strive to protect patients by avoiding blind IV sticks.
39:47-49:10 – JAVA author Dr. Brent Burbridge breaks down his upcoming article with Eric on venous doppler ultrasound findings three months after arm port implantation.
49:16-50:52 – Upcoming AVA Network Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-954132 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:00:00 -0800 3161 Public, International, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Biim, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Ultrasound, AngioDynamics, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care 2 3 full false Sir Andy Murray's PIV Conundrum Discussed by a Panel of Healthcare Experts Sir Andy Murray's PIV Conundrum Discussed by a Panel of Healthcare Experts This special episode of the ISAVE That Podcast is in response to the Association for Vascular Access' story on male tennis player Andy Murray's Instagram post that showed the peripheral IVs on his right arm following a procedure to resurface his right hip. AVA assembled a global panel of multidisciplinary vascular access experts to discuss the photo and the comments on his IV care from the international healthcare community.

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]]> This special episode of the ISAVE That Podcast is in response to the Association for Vascular Access' story on male tennis player Andy Murray's Instagram post that showed the peripheral IVs on his right arm following a procedure to resurface his right hip. AVA assembled a global panel of multidisciplinary vascular access experts to discuss the photo and the comments on his IV care from the international healthcare community.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-940519 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:00:00 -0800 3840 Public, Andy Murray, International, Tennis, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care 2 2 full false The Story of the AVATAR Group at Griffith University Told by its KOLs The Story of the AVATAR Group at Griffith University Told by its KOLs Season 2, Episode 1 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by GE and Timertags, features voices from the land down under. We welcome a chorus of voices from The Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR) Group at Griffith University in Australia! Claire Rickard, Nicole Marsh, Amanda Ullman, Gillian Ray-Barruel, Samantha Keogh and Andrew Bulmer discuss the AVATAR story, advice for researchers, their future projects and current clinical trials, all while sharing some Aussie colloquialisms. A jam-packed episode doesn't end there, either. Enjoy!
0:00 – A word from GE and Timertags, our Season 2, Episode 1 sponsor.
1:05 – Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast! Claire, Nicole, Amanda and Gillian take us through The AVATAR Group's history, their current clinical trials and publications, future projects and more in our opening segment.
22:55 – A word from our Episode 1 sponsor, Timertag.
23:56 – Amanda returns and gets an assist from Andrew as we discuss xLABs, how they are integrated into clinical trials, getting in touch with The AVATAR Group and Australian colloquialisms.
50:14 – A word from our Episode 1 sponsor, GE.
52:02 – Samantha Keogh takes us through the history of AVAS, the Australian Vascular Access Society, and how AVA can connect and engage with The AVATAR Group.

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]]> Season 2, Episode 1 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by GE and Timertags, features voices from the land down under. We welcome a chorus of voices from The Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR) Group at Griffith University in Australia! Claire Rickard, Nicole Marsh, Amanda Ullman, Gillian Ray-Barruel, Samantha Keogh and Andrew Bulmer discuss the AVATAR story, advice for researchers, their future projects and current clinical trials, all while sharing some Aussie colloquialisms. A jam-packed episode doesn't end there, either. Enjoy!
0:00 – A word from GE and Timertags, our Season 2, Episode 1 sponsor.
1:05 – Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast! Claire, Nicole, Amanda and Gillian take us through The AVATAR Group's history, their current clinical trials and publications, future projects and more in our opening segment.
22:55 – A word from our Episode 1 sponsor, Timertag.
23:56 – Amanda returns and gets an assist from Andrew as we discuss xLABs, how they are integrated into clinical trials, getting in touch with The AVATAR Group and Australian colloquialisms.
50:14 – A word from our Episode 1 sponsor, GE.
52:02 – Samantha Keogh takes us through the history of AVAS, the Australian Vascular Access Society, and how AVA can connect and engage with The AVATAR Group.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-913159 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:00:00 -0800 4126 Public, AVATAR Group, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, ETHICON 2 1 full false Kelly Ann Zazyczny and the Founders of MiVAN: Matt Gibson and Jeff Hanks Kelly Ann Zazyczny and the Founders of MiVAN: Matt Gibson and Jeff Hanks Episode 10 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AVA ACADEMY, features a conversation with the brains behind MiVAN, the Michigan Vascular Access Network, a clinician who found her niche through AVA and a Beyond the Manuscript segment highlighting a case study set to publish in the winter issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00 – A word from AVA ACADEMY, our Episode 10 sponsor.
0:49 – We've reached double digits in the podcast game! Ramzy and Judy join Eric from San Diego to preview Episode 10.
6:18 – A brief word from our Episode 9 sponsor, AVA ACADEMY.
7:15 – Ramzy sits down with Kelly Ann Zazyczny, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPN, VA-BC™ to discuss how AVA helped shape her career as a clinician.
36:40 – Ramzy checks in again, this time at the November MiVAN symposium in Plymouth, Michigan, where he chats with founders Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and Jeff Hanks, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ about network best practices.
51:26 – Beyond the Manuscript: Eric interviews Connie Girgenti, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ the author of a case study on mid-thigh femoral PICC placement set to publish in the winter 2018 issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.

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]]> Episode 10 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AVA ACADEMY, features a conversation with the brains behind MiVAN, the Michigan Vascular Access Network, a clinician who found her niche through AVA and a Beyond the Manuscript segment highlighting a case study set to publish in the winter issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
0:00 – A word from AVA ACADEMY, our Episode 10 sponsor.
0:49 – We've reached double digits in the podcast game! Ramzy and Judy join Eric from San Diego to preview Episode 10.
6:18 – A brief word from our Episode 9 sponsor, AVA ACADEMY.
7:15 – Ramzy sits down with Kelly Ann Zazyczny, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPN, VA-BC™ to discuss how AVA helped shape her career as a clinician.
36:40 – Ramzy checks in again, this time at the November MiVAN symposium in Plymouth, Michigan, where he chats with founders Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and Jeff Hanks, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ about network best practices.
51:26 – Beyond the Manuscript: Eric interviews Connie Girgenti, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ the author of a case study on mid-thigh femoral PICC placement set to publish in the winter 2018 issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-882800 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0800 4058 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, ETHICON 1 10 full false The Oral History of AVA with Suzanne Herbst The Oral History of AVA with Suzanne Herbst Episode 9 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by BD is an extremely special, standalone track, titled The History of AVA. It features a sit down with Suzanne L. Herbst, the founder of the Association for Vascular Access. Suzanne shares how she founded the organization and helped mold it into what it is today.
0:00 – AVA CEO Ramzy Nasrallah and 2019 President-Elect Ken Symington open the episode with a brief discussion about what Suzanne means to them and how this episode came about.
2:28 – Suzanne Herbst and The History of AVA
23:54 – A brief word from our Episode 9 sponsor, BD
41:00 – Thank you, Suzanne! Episode 9 wrap-up.

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]]> Episode 9 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by BD is an extremely special, standalone track, titled The History of AVA. It features a sit down with Suzanne L. Herbst, the founder of the Association for Vascular Access. Suzanne shares how she founded the organization and helped mold it into what it is today.
0:00 – AVA CEO Ramzy Nasrallah and 2019 President-Elect Ken Symington open the episode with a brief discussion about what Suzanne means to them and how this episode came about.
2:28 – Suzanne Herbst and The History of AVA
23:54 – A brief word from our Episode 9 sponsor, BD
41:00 – Thank you, Suzanne! Episode 9 wrap-up.

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-860935 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0800 2554 Public, History, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, BD 1 9 full false Dr. Liza Ovington on Controlling Infections in PIVs Dr. Liza Ovington on Controlling Infections in PIVs Episode 8 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by ETHICON - BIOPATCH features a pair of interesting interviews, first with Dr. Liza Ovington on peripheral IVs and controlling infection and Chuck Ramirez, a JAVA author. Hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger chat with these two highly intelligent individuals and provide an update on AVA as a whole as we move toward the end of the year.
0:56 – How is it almost Halloween already? Judy and Ramzy join Eric from Salt Lake City, where they are working with other members of the AVA core staff to hash out budget items for 2019.
6:18 – A word from our Episode 8 sponsor, ETHICON - BIOPATCH
7:16 – We are joined by Dr. Liza Ovington, Medical Director at ETHICON - BIOPATCH to hear her thoughts on infection prevention and infection control with regards to peripheral IVs.
32:20 – Beyond the Manuscript: Eric chats with Chuck Ramirez, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, about his article on hemodialysis catheter insertion without a chest X-ray. His study is set to publish in the upcoming issue of JAVA.
42:25 – AVA Network Events

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]]> Episode 8 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by ETHICON - BIOPATCH features a pair of interesting interviews, first with Dr. Liza Ovington on peripheral IVs and controlling infection and Chuck Ramirez, a JAVA author. Hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger chat with these two highly intelligent individuals and provide an update on AVA as a whole as we move toward the end of the year.
0:56 – How is it almost Halloween already? Judy and Ramzy join Eric from Salt Lake City, where they are working with other members of the AVA core staff to hash out budget items for 2019.
6:18 – A word from our Episode 8 sponsor, ETHICON - BIOPATCH
7:16 – We are joined by Dr. Liza Ovington, Medical Director at ETHICON - BIOPATCH to hear her thoughts on infection prevention and infection control with regards to peripheral IVs.
32:20 – Beyond the Manuscript: Eric chats with Chuck Ramirez, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, about his article on hemodialysis catheter insertion without a chest X-ray. His study is set to publish in the upcoming issue of JAVA.
42:25 – AVA Network Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-839525 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:00:00 -0700 2743 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care, ETHICON 1 8 full false AVASM18 Recap With Three First-Time Attendees AVASM18 Recap With Three First-Time Attendees Episode 7 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by The AVA Foundation decompresses from a BUSY week in Columbus at the annual AVA Scientific Meeting. Hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger chat with three individuals that attended the meeting, including two who took it in for the first time.
0:50 – What a week in Columbus! Judy, Ramzy and Eric give their impressions of the largest annual AVA conference ever.
12:48 – A quick word from our Episode 7 sponsor, The AVA Foundation
14:26 – We welcome Christie Chapman, RN, BSN, CIC, a Director-at-Large on the AVA Board of Directors and infection preventionist based in San Diego to hear her thoughts on the Scientific Meeting in Columbus.
22:41 – Next up is an amazing conversation with two first-time attendees of the annual Scientific Meeting: Tori Amsler, RN, BSN, a vascular access specialist based in Oklahoma, and Nancy Yankovic, RN, VA-BC™, a vascular access specialist in Alaska.
37:38 – AVA Network Events – just because the national meeting is behind us doesn't mean AVA slows down!

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]]> Episode 7 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by The AVA Foundation decompresses from a BUSY week in Columbus at the annual AVA Scientific Meeting. Hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger chat with three individuals that attended the meeting, including two who took it in for the first time.
0:50 – What a week in Columbus! Judy, Ramzy and Eric give their impressions of the largest annual AVA conference ever.
12:48 – A quick word from our Episode 7 sponsor, The AVA Foundation
14:26 – We welcome Christie Chapman, RN, BSN, CIC, a Director-at-Large on the AVA Board of Directors and infection preventionist based in San Diego to hear her thoughts on the Scientific Meeting in Columbus.
22:41 – Next up is an amazing conversation with two first-time attendees of the annual Scientific Meeting: Tori Amsler, RN, BSN, a vascular access specialist based in Oklahoma, and Nancy Yankovic, RN, VA-BC™, a vascular access specialist in Alaska.
37:38 – AVA Network Events – just because the national meeting is behind us doesn't mean AVA slows down!

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-819126 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 21:00:00 -0700 2471 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care 1 7 full false Leadership in Vascular Access: Lorelle Wuerz, Staci Harrison, Amy Bardin-Spencer Leadership in Vascular Access: Lorelle Wuerz, Staci Harrison, Amy Bardin-Spencer Episode 6 of the ISAVE That Podcast focuses on leadership in vascular access. Hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger welcome a trio of leaders from our multidisciplinary specialty to discuss the tiers and expectations of leadership and much more. All three are also speakers at AVASM18 next month in Columbus!
0:40 – With so many great interviews waiting in the wings, a quick intro is all that is needed. The 2018 national AVA Scientific Meeting is less than three weeks away!
1:38 – A quick word from our Episode 6 sponsor, The Clinician Exchange
2:18 – To kick off our leadership in vascular access series, we welcome Lorelle Wuerz, Ph.D., RN, VA-BC™, NEA-BC to the stage, a passionate and driven leader who practices at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
23:11 – Next up is Staci Harrison, DPN, RN, a vascular access leader on the west coast.
40:02 – This episode's conversation on leadership wraps up with Amy Bardin-Spencer, MS, RRT, VA-BC™, a Phoenix-based leader who serves as the Director of Clinical and Medical Affairs for Teleflex.
53:35 – AVA Network Events; did we mention the conference is next month?

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]]> Episode 6 of the ISAVE That Podcast focuses on leadership in vascular access. Hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger welcome a trio of leaders from our multidisciplinary specialty to discuss the tiers and expectations of leadership and much more. All three are also speakers at AVASM18 next month in Columbus!
0:40 – With so many great interviews waiting in the wings, a quick intro is all that is needed. The 2018 national AVA Scientific Meeting is less than three weeks away!
1:38 – A quick word from our Episode 6 sponsor, The Clinician Exchange
2:18 – To kick off our leadership in vascular access series, we welcome Lorelle Wuerz, Ph.D., RN, VA-BC™, NEA-BC to the stage, a passionate and driven leader who practices at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
23:11 – Next up is Staci Harrison, DPN, RN, a vascular access leader on the west coast.
40:02 – This episode's conversation on leadership wraps up with Amy Bardin-Spencer, MS, RRT, VA-BC™, a Phoenix-based leader who serves as the Director of Clinical and Medical Affairs for Teleflex.
53:35 – AVA Network Events; did we mention the conference is next month?

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-790618 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:00:00 -0700 3419 Public, Leadership, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, 1 6 full false The State of Home Infusion and its Place in Vascular Access The State of Home Infusion and its Place in Vascular Access Episode 5 of the ISAVE That Podcast, features a chat at WoCoVA in Copenhagen with Marcia Wise, RN, VA-BC™, the 2018 AVA Scientific Meeting Design Team Chair and an interview with vascular access and home infusion specialist Elizabeth Dow, BSN, RN, CRNI®, WCC, VA-BC™ and NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE about the current state of home infusion and its place in the vascular access continuum of care.
0:00 – A word from our Episode 5 sponsor, the AVA Foundation
0:52 – Hello! It's Judy's turn to be on vacation, so Ramzy and Eric welcome you to Episode 5. The annual AVA Scientific Meeting is a little more than a month away!
7:30 – Another check-in from Episode 5 sponsor, the AVA Foundation
9:06 – Queen Marcia! AVA's 2018 D-Team chair and do-it-all player, Marcia sat down with Ramzy in Copenhagen while at WoCoVA to talk about what we can expect at this year's Scientific Meeting. Talk about some serious educational opportunities!
17:16 – NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE and vascular access and infusion specialist Elizabeth Dow, BSN, RN, CRNI®, WCC, VA-BC™ join Eric to hash out the current state of home infusion in the workplace, as well as its position in the current continuum of the vascular access specialty.
34:45 – AVA Member Services Coordinator Jennifer Livsey lets you know about the upcoming AVA Events that could be in your area. And did we mention the scientific meeting is next month?

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]]> Episode 5 of the ISAVE That Podcast, features a chat at WoCoVA in Copenhagen with Marcia Wise, RN, VA-BC™, the 2018 AVA Scientific Meeting Design Team Chair and an interview with vascular access and home infusion specialist Elizabeth Dow, BSN, RN, CRNI®, WCC, VA-BC™ and NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE about the current state of home infusion and its place in the vascular access continuum of care.
0:00 – A word from our Episode 5 sponsor, the AVA Foundation
0:52 – Hello! It's Judy's turn to be on vacation, so Ramzy and Eric welcome you to Episode 5. The annual AVA Scientific Meeting is a little more than a month away!
7:30 – Another check-in from Episode 5 sponsor, the AVA Foundation
9:06 – Queen Marcia! AVA's 2018 D-Team chair and do-it-all player, Marcia sat down with Ramzy in Copenhagen while at WoCoVA to talk about what we can expect at this year's Scientific Meeting. Talk about some serious educational opportunities!
17:16 – NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE and vascular access and infusion specialist Elizabeth Dow, BSN, RN, CRNI®, WCC, VA-BC™ join Eric to hash out the current state of home infusion in the workplace, as well as its position in the current continuum of the vascular access specialty.
34:45 – AVA Member Services Coordinator Jennifer Livsey lets you know about the upcoming AVA Events that could be in your area. And did we mention the scientific meeting is next month?

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-772493 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:00:00 -0700 2300 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Home Infusion, Patient Care 1 5 full false 2018 Herbst Award Winner Dr. Jack LeDonne, Matt Ostroff and the AVA/NHIA Collaboration 2018 Herbst Award Winner Dr. Jack LeDonne, Matt Ostroff and the AVA/NHIA Collaboration Episode 4 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by SecurAcath, featuring a chat with Dr. Jack LeDonne, the recipient of the 2018 Herbst Award, an interview with NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE about the recent NHIA/AVA collaboration and a discussion with Matt Ostroff, MSN, AGANCP, VA-BC™, CRNI®, CPUI at WoCoVA in Copenhagen.
0:50 – Hello! Ramzy is on vacation this week, so Judy and Eric ease you into Episode 4. It's a busy time at AVA!
9:03 – A word from Episode 4 sponsor SecurAcath
9:47 – Dr. Jack is here! AVA's 2018 Herbst Award Recipient discusses how he got involved with the organization and what you can expect from his General Session in Columbus in September to kick off the Scientific Meeting.
23:35 – NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE joins us to break down the recent AVA/NHIA collaboration and the benefits it brings to the vascular access specialty.
30:15 – Ramzy sits down in Copenhagen at the biannual World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVA) with Matt Ostroff, MSN, AGANCP, VA-BC™, CRNI®, CPUI, a member of the 2018 AVA D-Team and conference speaker to discuss his work with femoral catheters.
35:04 – Upcoming AVA Events

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]]> Episode 4 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by SecurAcath, featuring a chat with Dr. Jack LeDonne, the recipient of the 2018 Herbst Award, an interview with NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE about the recent NHIA/AVA collaboration and a discussion with Matt Ostroff, MSN, AGANCP, VA-BC™, CRNI®, CPUI at WoCoVA in Copenhagen.
0:50 – Hello! Ramzy is on vacation this week, so Judy and Eric ease you into Episode 4. It's a busy time at AVA!
9:03 – A word from Episode 4 sponsor SecurAcath
9:47 – Dr. Jack is here! AVA's 2018 Herbst Award Recipient discusses how he got involved with the organization and what you can expect from his General Session in Columbus in September to kick off the Scientific Meeting.
23:35 – NHIA Vice President for Clinical Services Jenn Charron, RN, MSN, CNE joins us to break down the recent AVA/NHIA collaboration and the benefits it brings to the vascular access specialty.
30:15 – Ramzy sits down in Copenhagen at the biannual World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVA) with Matt Ostroff, MSN, AGANCP, VA-BC™, CRNI®, CPUI, a member of the 2018 AVA D-Team and conference speaker to discuss his work with femoral catheters.
35:04 – Upcoming AVA Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-760505 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:00:00 -0700 2299 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, 1 4 full false Utilizing AVA's Guidance Document on Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Utilizing AVA's Guidance Document on Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Episode 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AngioDynamics, with a discussion on how to utilize AVA's Guidance Document on Ultrasound Probe disinfection, an interview with Dr. Matt Jones at WoCoVA and more.
0:50 – Greetings and welcome to Episode 3! What's going on in the AVA world?
9:10 – A word from Episode 3 sponsor AngioDynamics
10:30 – Discussion with Dr. Hudson Garrett and Judy Thompson on how to Utilize AVA's Guidance Document on Ultrasound Probe disinfection
22:55 – Interview with Dr. Matt Jones at the biannual World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVA) meetings in Copenhagen on moving away from suturing vascular access devices.
32:02 – Upcoming AVA Events

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]]> Episode 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AngioDynamics, with a discussion on how to utilize AVA's Guidance Document on Ultrasound Probe disinfection, an interview with Dr. Matt Jones at WoCoVA and more.
0:50 – Greetings and welcome to Episode 3! What's going on in the AVA world?
9:10 – A word from Episode 3 sponsor AngioDynamics
10:30 – Discussion with Dr. Hudson Garrett and Judy Thompson on how to Utilize AVA's Guidance Document on Ultrasound Probe disinfection
22:55 – Interview with Dr. Matt Jones at the biannual World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVA) meetings in Copenhagen on moving away from suturing vascular access devices.
32:02 – Upcoming AVA Events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-747646 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:00:00 -0700 2180 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, Suture, WoCoVA 1 3 full false Dr. Hudson Garrett Gives Insight on Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Dr. Hudson Garrett Gives Insight on Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Episode 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by SecurAcath, complete with interviews with Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. and JAVA author Melissa Chittle.
0:38 – Hello from Indianapolis and the AVA Board of Directors Summer Meetings!
1:50 – CVAD Guidelines update
5:00 – Ultrasound Probe guidance
7:00 – A word from episode 2 sponsor SecurAcath
7:40 – Discussion with Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. on Ultrasound Probe guidance
27:05 – Interview with JAVA author Melissa Chittle
40:33 – Upcoming AVA events

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]]> Episode 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by SecurAcath, complete with interviews with Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. and JAVA author Melissa Chittle.
0:38 – Hello from Indianapolis and the AVA Board of Directors Summer Meetings!
1:50 – CVAD Guidelines update
5:00 – Ultrasound Probe guidance
7:00 – A word from episode 2 sponsor SecurAcath
7:40 – Discussion with Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. on Ultrasound Probe guidance
27:05 – Interview with JAVA author Melissa Chittle
40:33 – Upcoming AVA events

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-730176 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:00:00 -0700 2600 Public, Vascular Access, Ultrasound, Ultrasound Probe, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, 1 2 full false Chellie DeVries Interview – Full Chellie DeVries Interview – Full Support the show

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-711394 Wed, 23 May 2018 21:00:00 -0700 1609 Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, AVA, I SAVE 1 1 bonus false The ISAVE That Podcast: A Roadmap for the Future The ISAVE That Podcast: A Roadmap for the Future The inaugural episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by The Clinician Exchange and featuring an interview with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ a senior infection control officer in Indiana.
0:41 – Welcome to our first ever episode! AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson, CEO Ramzy Nasrallah and Director of Communications Eric Seger share their visions for the podcast and update you on all things happening at AVA.
12:36 – A word from our episode 1 sponsor, The Clinician Exchange
13:29 – Interview with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ a senior infection control officer from Indiana on the state of infection prevention and next steps to improve.
27:57 – The inaugural Beyond the Manuscript segment of the ISAVE That Podcast, featuring an interview with Donna Matocha, DNP, discussing her upcoming article on infusion pump alarm fatigue set to be published in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
34:00 – Our hosts review the interviews
39:05 – AVA network calendar events update

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]]> The inaugural episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by The Clinician Exchange and featuring an interview with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ a senior infection control officer in Indiana.
0:41 – Welcome to our first ever episode! AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson, CEO Ramzy Nasrallah and Director of Communications Eric Seger share their visions for the podcast and update you on all things happening at AVA.
12:36 – A word from our episode 1 sponsor, The Clinician Exchange
13:29 – Interview with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ a senior infection control officer from Indiana on the state of infection prevention and next steps to improve.
27:57 – The inaugural Beyond the Manuscript segment of the ISAVE That Podcast, featuring an interview with Donna Matocha, DNP, discussing her upcoming article on infusion pump alarm fatigue set to be published in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
34:00 – Our hosts review the interviews
39:05 – AVA network calendar events update

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]]> Association for Vascular Access Buzzsprout-711292 Wed, 23 May 2018 21:00:00 -0700 2709 Public, Vascular Access, Infection Control, Association for Vascular Access, JAVA, Clinical, Patient, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Medical Device, 1 1 full false