Proper care and maintenance of vascular access devices (VADs) are two of the most important competencies for the emerging infusion nurse to master in order to prevent VAD-related complications. INS’ Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice provides a foundation of evidence-based best practice techniques and skills that every infusion nurse should know. This session will discuss these basic infusion therapy principles in detail, including anatomy and physiology of the vasculature, proper flushing, sterile dressing changes, and correct technique for blood sampling. The presenter will also discuss ways participants can implement these competencies into their organizations.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to describe how to implement evidence-based practices when using, caring for and maintaining peripheral and central VADs.