About the Webinar: Vascular Access Device Securement: Its role in reducing vascular access device complication

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Webinar Synopsis

In this presentation we will discuss the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice on vascular access device (VAD) Securement and the role of VAD securement in reducing VAD associated complications. We will review and define VAD complications as reported in the literature and discuss and define VAD securement systems as outlined in the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice Standard 38 “Vascular Access Device Securement”.

A consideration of VAD securement systems appropriate for clinical settings will be reviewed along with discussion on implementation of these systems into practice. Outcome data from implementation of VAD securement across a healthcare system will be discussed.

Webinar Learning Outcomes

1. Learners will be able to articulate the complications associated with VADs and the impact of inadequate VAD securement
2. Learners will be able to describe the benefits of each type of VAD securement as discussed in the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice
3. Learners will be able to identify the appropriate VAD securement system(s) for their clinical settings
4. Learners will identify the clinical guidelines that support best practices associated with VAD securement