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Episode Synopsis
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AVA welcomes a handful of vascular access clinicians who are on the front lines fighting the virus to share how it has impacted daily life, new challenges they face and new strategies to keep patients safe. The panel includes the following individuals:-Tonja Stevens, RN, VA-BC™ | Vascular Access Specialist in Washington, D.C. and Secretary of the 2020 AVA Board of Directors-Regina Hines, RN, VA-BC™ and Kristi Butler, RN, VA-BC™ | Manager and member of a Vascular Access Team in Birmingham, Alabama-Keegan Mahoney, RRT, VA-BC™ | Lead Respiratory Therapist at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona-Connie Girgenti, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ | Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Chicago area0:00 A word from Episode 3 sponsor and 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner Teleflex0:40 COVID-19 Panelist Introductions2:30 The Impact of a PPE Shortage4:44 How COVID-19 Changes Home Life for Clinicians9:26 Best Practice v. COVID-19 Practice21:15 Caring for a Prone COVID-19 Patient25:20 Another word from Episode 3 sponsor Teleflex25:43 COVID-19 Practice: No Judge Island34:00 How Vascular Access Specialists Can be Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic42:36 Crystal Ball: How Would You Have Prepared Better for COVID-19?48:03 Final ThoughtsSupport the show
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