3 Questions with Nick Flaucher, MBA, BSN, RN, VA-BC

“3 Questions With…” is a video series showcasing thought leaders in healthcare specialties like Infection Prevention and Vascular Access. These experts provide insights, evidence, and best practices in response to pressing questions in their fields.

Eloquest Healthcare is proud to feature 3 Questions with Nick Flaucher, Pediatric Vascular Access Expert. In this feature, Nick shares his source of inspiration, highlights critical yet underappreciated issues in the field of Pediatric Vascular Access, and offers key recommendations for enhancing patient outcomes.

Nick is an experienced nurse leader in Home Infusion and a clinical specialist with an emphasis in pediatric vascular access. He has spoken at the national level, published multiple papers, and developed hospital wide as well as unit specific education related to vascular access techniques, practices, products, and CLABSI surveillance and prevention. Nick has implemented new product trials through A3s and designed new curricula utilizing data for Quality Improvement (QI) projects to facilitate greatest patient outcomes. He believes in fostering lifelong learning and discovery by integrating research and best practices to facilitate greatest patient outcomes. Additionally, he serves as the treasurer of MoKanVan, a local AVA chapter of Vascular Access experts.

Eloquest Healthcare, Inc. can partner with your institution to facilitate a Vascular Access Device Site Assessment to determine the state of vascular access device & dressing securement for patients in your facility, while providing you and your team with information on your facility’s infection risk, nurse efficiency, and potential product waste. Request a Vascular Access Device Site Assessment today!