MINNIVAN SEPTEMBER CONFERENCE

Sponsored by BD

Presented by Erin Bacon, MSN, RN, VA-BC
Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs & Strategy

September 17, 2026   | 7:00 PM
Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
3900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN

Featured Education Session

Underutilized: The Critical Role of the IO Route for Vascular Access

Session Overview: Review IO access basics, safe use principles, and barriers that prevent effective use.

Learning Objectives

• ·         Identify IO indications, benefits, risks, and contraindications.
• ·         Recognize when IO should be considered for difficult vascular access.
• ·         Use best practices for insertion, care, maintenance, and removal.
• ·         Advocate for IO access in vascular access device selection algorithms.

Pricing | Member Price: Free | Non-Member Ticket: $30.00
No refunds on tickets or cancellations.

MinniVAN | A network of the Association for Vascular Access
Continuing Education: Attendees will receive 1 contact hour.

 AVA is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.