Vascular Access Decisions: The Impact on Vessel Health and Patient Outcomes

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About this webinar

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM (CT)

Description: Vascular Access device selection is a highly skilled and critical decision for patients requiring intravenous therapy. Vessel preservation and protection is paramount when making these decisions. One device for the length of therapy is the ultimate goal. In this webinar, participants will learn about this advanced assessment process and the various vascular devices available for selection.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the elements of a comprehensive patient assessment for vascular access device selection
  • Define the concept and importance of vessel preservation
  • Describe various vascular access devices and how they are used
  • Identify the key standards and guidelines available to guide practice
Meet the speaker

Laurie Crozier, RN, BS, CRNI, OCN, VA-BC

Laurie Crozier brings 43 years of nursing experience in ICU, OR, infusion therapy, and oncology across both adult and pediatric populations. During her clinical career, she led vascular access program development for inpatient, outpatient, and home IV therapy services within a hospital system in Alabama.

Highlights:

  • Past Member, Clinical Advisory Board, Alabama Board of Nursing
  • Past Member and author, INS Standards of Practice Committee
  • Past AVA Public Policy Chair
  • Chapter author, Vessel Health and Preservation
  • Founding member and Past President, INS Nashville Chapter
  • Previously held clinical, health economics, and executive roles with BD, Teleflex, and Premier
  • Key strengths: team building and healthcare clinical strategy
CE information

There is no CE associated with this webinar.