What you will gain from the 
® Programme:
- The ability to make proactive, informed selections of the most appropriate VAD.
- A well researched practical model for improved clinical outcome.
- The ability to monitor and audit current practices.
- Improved patient management.
- Fewer complications and adverse events.
- Improved use of time, skills, and resources.
- Improved patient comfort.
- Professional development
- The ability to manage risk
- Clinically effective, cost effective evidence based care.
Don't take our word for it!
"These guidelines are a long overdue aid for teaching
and training in the assessment and use of vascular access
devices."
Dr Alastair G Smith, Consultant Haematologist, Royal South Hants Hospital
"This package will enable the health care
professional, who is under pressure, to determine a
clearer pathway towards the choice of a vascular
access device for their patients."
Mr Hugh Bishop, Consultant General and Breast Surgeon, George Eliot Hospital
"These guidelines are an extremely useful source of
information on the most appropriate method of
attaining venous access according to the needs of the
patient and the health care professional"
Alison Conway, Principal Pharmacist/Drug Resource Manager, The Royal Marsden Hospital
"The guidelines are very comprehensive and will be
very useful for nurses practising in the field and as a
resource for training and reference purposes."
Martin Ledwick, Acting Senior Cancer Information Nurse Specialist, CancerBACUP
The Benefits