Welcome to the next NEO-AVA Dinner Meeting on November 14th, 2023

Reaching for the Stars: Is Vascular Access Device Infection Prevention Out of Our Grasp? 

Presenter: Lori Kaczmarek, MSN, RN, VA-BC

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the controversy about proposed US public reporting of device-related infections that occur during hospitalizations.
• Compare and contrast central line-associated bloodstream infections with hospital onset bacteremia and fungemia.
• Describe the human and financial impacts of hospital- acquired infections.
• Identify organisms frequently associated with peripheral vascular catheter (PIVC) device-related infections.
• Analyze available technologies to prevent PIVC, and all vascular device infections.

November 14th, 2023

Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center 

5001 Rockside Rd. 

Independence, OH 44131

8th floor conference room 

Registration/check in @ 5:00 PM.

Vendor Fair and Dinner

Brief Business meeting @ 6:10.

Presentation @ 6:15 PM.

No refunds, $15 non-members, free for members

This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.