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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 Introductions1:00 Presentation Tips and Tricks - Judy, Blake, and guest Dr. Stephanie Pitts37:30 IO Position Paper and  Author Mentorship - Judy and guest Jack Lau48:03 OutroSupport the show

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 OutroSupport the show

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.Support the show

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!Support the show

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.Support the show

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 Support the show

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.Support the show

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.Support the show

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).Support the show

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!Support the show

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 episodeSupport the show

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.Support the show

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 Welcome0:15 Judy and Blake talk about the year in AVA Education4:45 Jocelyn Hill shares her experiences as President9:45 Tonja Stevens discuss her vision and goals as the oncoming President26:40 OutroSupport the show

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 StuffSupport the show

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 PatientsSupport the show

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 OutroSupport the show

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 EndSupport the show

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 DisclaimerSupport the show

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 EndSupport the show

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 GodoySupport the show