Chris Cavanaugh, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, has been an RN for more than 25 years and has worked in many health care settings, always with a focus on vascular access and infusion therapy.  She has been involved with both the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) and Infusion Nurses Society (INS) since 1995 and has served as a board member, committee chair, committee member, and speaker for both organizations. Ms Cavanaugh was a co-author for the AVA CPG Guidelines and a chapter in the latest Vessel Health and Preservation book. Her master's degree capstone project investigated the disparities and stresses on the health care system caused by patients with a history of substance use. Ms Cavanaugh interviewed and collected data from 100 hospitals across the United States and has been an advocate for treatment with dignity ever since.