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Minnesota's Network of the Association of Vascular Access


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Upcoming events

    • 8 Jan 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 3900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN
    Register

    Please join us for our January Dinner Presentation!

    "Standardization of PIV Catheter Insertion to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Complications” 

    Speaker/Sponsor

    Matt Gibson RN VA-BC- CIVCO

    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.

    Objectives:

    •Optimize peripheral IV catheter insertion

    •Discuss the root causes of PIVC failure

    •Review ultrasound and other images regarding complications

    •Learn how patient outcomes can be greatly influenced by a standardize, evidence-based training program


    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.

    *no refunds - registration included with membership

    • 16 Apr 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • 3900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437



ABOUT MINNIVAN

Minnivan (Minnesota Vascular Access Network) is a network of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA). Please visit avainfo.org MINNIVAN members receive a Network discount on their AVA memberships by using MINNIVANs discount code N1004. 

CONTACTS

gbaldwin@mcimedical.net
612-978-9814

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