3 Questions with Dennis Woo, Interventional Vascular Access RN “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 Dennis Woo,…
3 Questions with Mary Beth Davis, MSN, RN, VA-BC, Manager, Nursing Practice Leader-Pediatric Vascular Access at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital “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…
Keep It Simple Specialist: One PICC, One Securement Device, Until End of Need At the AVA 2023 Scientific Meeting during the Vascular Access Talk sessions, Michelle (Mickey) Hawes, RN, DNP, CRNI, VA-BC, ACRP-CP followed-up her 2022 securement presentation and dove into the latest peer-reviewed data on SecurAcath. Affectionately referred to as the Clatterbridge Study, because…
Mickey Hawes Clatterbridge Study Interview In this 3-minute interview, Mickey Hawes, RN, DNP, CRNI, VA-BC, ACRP-CP discusses a 2023 article published in the Journal of Vascular Access, “A retrospective study of subcutaneous anchor securement systems in oncology patients”, also referred to as “The Clatterbridge Study”, and what it means for patients with a peripherally-inserted central…
Unlocking the Power of Vascular Access Teams: A Strategy to Reduce Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections The reduction and ultimate prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) is a key step to improving overall inpatient outcomes. And specially trained vascular access clinicians are key to making that reality possible. Bloodstream infections are a life-threatening challenge to the patient…
3 Questions with Cheri Gillette, RN, VA-BC, CNPI “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 Cheri Gillette, RN,…
3 Questions with Molly Judge, BSN, RN, CRNI, 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 Molly Judge,…
AVA 2023 Top Ten Poster: Mastisol’s Mark on Dressing Integrity Dressing adherence took center stage at the Association of Vascular Access Annual Scientific Meeting (AVA 2023, Portland, OR; Oct. 14-17, 2023). A poster by Logan Doyle, BSN, RN, VA-BC and Christina Greene, BSN, RN, VA-BC described dramatic improvements in dressing adherence after initiation of use…
3 Questions with Kayla Jordan, BSN, RN, VA-BC, Manager, Vascular Access Services at HCA Healthcare Tristar Division “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…
Study Proves Gum Mastic Liquid Adhesive Enhances LVAD Dressing Integrity Heart failure is a growing public health issue, and for those with advanced or end-stage heart failure, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are a true technological lifeline. Alongside heart transplants, LVADs have become the standard of care for patients with advanced heart failure, serving as…