A supplementary Guidelines Implementation Toolkit is available to accompany the 2024 Canadian Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy Guidelines. This multi-modal resource provides videos, information guides, sample policies, competency checklists, etc. The Toolkit modules will be continually updated this year.
The modules in the toolkit have been organized to facilitate searching by topic.
MODULE #1 - VAD SELECTION & INSERTION
Tool 1 - CVAD Insertion Checklist
Tool 2 - PIVC Insertion Checklist
Tool 3 - ISO Colour Standards
Tool 4 - CVAA DIVA
Tool 5 - I-DECIDED®
Tool 6 - VAD Types and Characteristics
Tool 7 - Vessel Size/Flow Rate
Tool 8 - Tip Location
MODULE #2: VAD MANAGEMENT & COMPLICATIONS
Tool 1 - Skin Antisepsis Application Techniques
Tool 2 - External Length Measurement
Tool 3 - Nerve Diagram
Tool 4 - Phlebitis and Extravasation Scale
Tool 5 - Central Line Associated Infection Worksheet
Tool 6 - VAD Care and Maintenance Bundle (PVAD & CVAD)
MODULE #3: CLINICAL PRACTICE
Tool 1 - Business Case for Vascular Access Team
Tool 2 - Competency Checklist
MODULE #4: INFUSION THERAPY & OTHER ACCESS
Tool 1 - Subcutaneous Sites’ Considerations for Infusions
The Toolkit modules are provided free to CVAA members and non-members who have purchased the Guidelines.
Please note: The tools are meant to be used in whichever way best suits the healthcare professional, their practice, and their facility. They are meant to be manipulated and edited to suit your needs. The Word versions for some tools are included for this purpose.
For non-members who have purchased the Guidelines, use this link to access them (you will need your password for the Guidelines). If you have any difficulties, please email cvaa@cvaa.info.
CVAA members, log in and find the Toolkit modules in the Members Only area!
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