In 2023, Dustin Mason’s father was hospitalized, where he received vasopressors via a midline catheter, specifically Norepinephrine. “I will spare all of the gore and drama behind this horrible deviation from standards,” Mason told VACC. When the time came in hospice and his father was passing away, Mason was unable to hold his father’s hand […]

With the June exam quickly approaching, VACC volunteer Jennifer Riesenberg, MSN, RN, VA-BC™ has some study advice for test takers. “I would seek out colleagues that have maybe a little bit more experience,” Riesenberg said. “Seeking out new knowledge is very imperative … Really look beyond the black and white nature of vascular access because […]

Collaboration is key when you work with vascular access. One team member you don’t want to overlook is an infection preventionist – and they won’t overlook your impact either. Luz Caicedo, MPH, CPH, CIC, CRCST, VA-BC™, an infection prevention manager with AdventHealth Celebration, saw a strong overlap between her role and the work of the […]