Standardization of PIV Catheter Insertion to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Complications: Stick with Operation STICK!

Matt Gibson presenting - Sponsored by CIVCO

objectives:

•Understand and address the challenges and problems associated with PIV insertion with and without ultrasound

•Identify commonly accepted, but unacceptable contamination events during PIV catheter insertion

•Apply a standardized process and products of ultrasound guided PIV catheter insertion

Matt Gibson RN, CRNI, VA-BC,

Since 1993 Matt Gibson has worked in an area of nursing where vascular access was a primary and essential skill. In 2000 he realized his passion for vascular access. Over the last two decades, Matt has served on the National Public Advisory Board for AVA, AVA PIV task force, the Clinical Advisory Boards for multiple organizations, authored the Operation STICK educational program for PIV insertion with Ultrasound and is a research consultant with multiple peer-reviewed  publications in vascular access.

Currently Matt works with multiple organizations as a vascular access consultant and speaker for various organizations, has a certification in infusion, vascular access board certified and certified PICC ultrasound user. His commitment to vascular access is steadfast the Chief Executive Officer for Vascular Access Consulting, LLC as well as the current president and founder of the Kentucky Indiana Vascular Access Network,

MinniVAN A network of the Association for Vascular Access.

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.

Best Regards,

Minnivan