IV National

IV EDUCATION & HANDS-ON TRAINING

CE Credits, ANCC Accredited

IV National is the only IV education provider with a national network of expert IV instructors -ready to come to your facility for PIV insertion skills training. Our revolutionary hybrid model allows your nurses to complete our didactic course and quiz online followed by a skills lab and INS-approved completed competency checklist at your facility.

IV National has been at the forefront of revolutionizing IV education over the past 8 years, providing a hybrid model that allows facilities to easily implement IV education for their nurses. The course comes with 3CE credits, ANCC accredited. Our pricing is simply unbeatable and with the recent research findings below, it is clear that much needs to be done to fill the IV education and skills void that currently exists in our medical facilities.

Based on the data below, your facility and your patients will definitely benefit from our IV education and skills labs.

Foundational education focused on the insertion and care of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) is inconsistent and deficient.[1],[2]
Peripheral vascular access is the most common invasive procedure performed in healthcare.[3]
Approx 380 million PIVCs are sold in the United States annually.[4
Between 33% and 69% of PIVCs fail before the completion of treatment
More than 50 percent of adults describe insertion as moderately painful or worse.[5]
Peripheral vascular harm was named in top 10 patient safety concerns in 2021.[6]

We also provide other IV education courses such as:

PIV- Overview, Insertion & Management
PICC Line & Midline removal
Phlebotomy for Nursing
Comprehensive IV Insertion & Management
TPN for Nursing / Hypodermoclysis for Nursing
Central Line Dressing Change & Care

Please click HERE to visit us at our IV National EDU website for more information and easy Sign-Up

Hunter, M., Vandenhouten, C., Raynak, A., Owens, A., Thompson, J. Addressing the Silence: a Need for Peripheral Intravenous Education in North America. JAVA Vol 23 No 3. 2018.
Vandenhouten, C., Owens, A., Hunter, M., Raynak, A. Peripheral Intravenous Education in North American Nursing Schools: A Call to Action. Journal of Nursing Education. Vol 59 No 9. 2020.
Tripathi S, Gladfelter T. Peripheral intravenous catheters in hospitalized patients: Practice, Dwell times, and factors impacting the dwell times: A single center retrospective study. J Vasc Access. 2021 Mar 30:11297298211000874. doi: 10.1177/11297298211000874. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33784876.
iData Research. (2020). US Market Report Suite for Vascular Access Devices and Accessories.
Cooke, M., Ullman, A., Ray-Barruel, G., Wallis, M., Corley, A., Rickard, C. (2018). Not “just” an intravenous line: Consumer perspectives on peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC). An international cross-sectional survey of 25 countries. Plos One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.01934
ECRI https://www.ecri.org/press/racial-ethnic-health-disparities-top-patient-safety-concern-for-2021

Increased Profits / Reduced costs

Very Compelling Data

Recent research provided eye-opening facts about the current status of PIV insertion skills in the USA.

Foundational education focused on the insertion and care of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) is inconsistent and deficient.[1],[2]
Peripheral vascular access is the most common invasive procedure performed in healthcare.[3]
Approx 380 million PIVCs are sold in the United States annually.[4]
Up to 63% of IVs fail before completion of IV therapy.[5]
53% of first stick attempts will fail[6]
Up to 90% of patients receive IV therapy[5]
Failed PIVC access drives up to 43% of PICC usage[7][8] It follows that delay of care and poor quality of care that may cause deterioration in patient’s condition will increase length and costs of treatment.

Overall, the above findings make a very compelling case for increased investment in timely, expert vascular access assistance in your facility along with IV education & Hands-on skills training. IV National excels in providing both.

Hunter, M., Vandenhouten, C., Raynak, A., Owens, A., Thompson, J. Addressing the Silence: a Need for Peripheral Intravenous Education in North America. JAVA Vol 23 No 3. 2018.
Vandenhouten, C., Owens, A., Hunter, M., Raynak, A. Peripheral Intravenous Education in North American Nursing Schools: A Call to Action. Journal of Nursing Education. Vol 59 No 9. 2020.
Tripathi S, Gladfelter T. Peripheral intravenous catheters in hospitalized patients: Practice, Dwell times, and factors impacting the dwell times: A single center retrospective study. J Vasc Access. 2021 Mar 30:11297298211000874. doi: 10.1177/11297298211000874. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33784876.
iData Research. (2020). US Market Report Suite for Vascular Access Devices and Accessories.
Helm RE, Klausner JD, Klemperer JD, Flint LM, Huang E. Accepted but unacceptable: peripheral IV catheter failure. J Infus Nurs 2015;38:189–203. J Infus Nurs 2015;38:189–203.
Idemoto, B.K, Rowbottom, JR, JD & Hickman, RL (2014) the AccuCathintervenous cather. system (BD slide deck)
Govindan S, Snyder A, Flanders SA, Chopra V. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in the ICU: A Retrospective Study of Adult Medical Patients in 52 Hospitals. Crit Care Med. 2018 Dec;46(12):e1136-e1144. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000003423. PMID: 30247241; PMCID: PMC6317857.
8- Reeves T, Morrison D, Altmiller G. A Nurse-Led Ultrasound-Enhanced Vascular Access Preservation Program. Am J Nurs. 2017 Dec;117(12):56-64. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000527490.24610.51. PMID: 29189249.

HOSPITAL SERVICES

PICC Line, Midline, Other Specialized IV access solutions – Bedside Service, Ultrasound Guided

In the hospital setting, even in hospitals that employ dedicated IV teams, the need often arises for an extra set of hands to assist in urgent specialized IV access or even a bunch of PIVCs. This may happen with an unexpected staff shortage or increased patient need and the hospital IV team may find itself overwhelmed. This causes significant delays in patient care during hours, after hours, weekends and Holidays. Instead of the long term commitment of hiring new IV-team staff or creating a team in a hospital that may not have the volume to justify a dedicated IV-team, many hospitals are turning to IV National’s reliable and quick IV hospital service to augment an existing IV-team or to provide primary IV access services. We arrive same-day, usually within hours and ensure successful IV access. Please see our benefits box “Increased Profits, Decreased Costs” for some compelling facts and numbers.

IV National’s expert Vascular Access staff are experts in PICC Line, Midline, Ultrasound-guided PIVs and more. Our service is provided at bedside, via ultrasound guidance and using the latest infection control guidelines to ensure the best catheter placement for your resident and the very best outcomes and patient satisfaction scores. Our PICC line placement includes P-Wave EKG confirmation at bedside allowing for immediate therapy start, no delays and no unnecessary chest X-rays / radiation. Our service options include IV National providing all supplies as needed or the option for us to use the facility supplies. Our supplies are always from the very best manufacturers in the industry (BARD, ARROW, BD, B BRAUN), we will NEVER compromise on our quality of care.

LONG TERM CARE SERVICES

PICC Line, Midline, Other Specialized IV access solutions – Bedside Service, Ultrasound Guided

In a clinical world that is relying more and more on extended IV therapy, PICC lines, Midlines, Extended dwell and UGIVC catheters are all becoming increasingly necessary. IV National’s expert IV access staff are experts in all of the above. Our service is provided at bedside, via ultrasound guidance and using the latest infection control guidelines to ensure the best catheter placement for your resident and the very best outcomes and patient satisfaction scores. Our PICC line placement includes P-Wave EKG confirmation at bedside allowing for immediate therapy start, no delays and no unnecessary chest X-rays / radiation. Our service options include IV National providing all supplies as needed or the option for us to use the facility supplies. Our supplies are always from the very best manufacturers in the industry (BARD, ARROW, BD, B BRAUN), we will NEVER compromise on our quality of care.

Online Scheduling & Data Collection Portal

Customizable Portal to fit your needs

We invest diligently in our customer service. As such we provide a fully electronically integrated documentation and data collection system through the use of IV Centric, our proprietary, customizable and dedicated vascular access software application. This application allows for easy online scheduling, seamless documentation, monitoring and communication between our nurses, hospitals / nursing homes, medical staff, pharmacies and providers. Set up and use is easy. The application has been created by nurses for nurses, so you know it’s very straightforward.

Same-Day Service,

Immediate Patient Care, Usually within hours

At IV National Our commitment to excellent patient care means that we are fully committed to providing IV access in as quick a time as possible. In that vein (pun intended) we place great stress on our response times. We are a same day service and often arrive within a matter of hours. Your patients can thus begin or continue their therapy with little delays.

We Are Open 24/7

365 Days / Year

With a dedicated call center open 24/7, 365 days, our clients are able to call in for IV cases at all times, day or night. Furthermore, and MUCH EASIER & QUICKER is scheduling via our online proprietary application. This can be done via desktop, tablet, mobile phone or any connected device. Each facility receives a facility specific access code for use. The online application not only allows for easy IV scheduling but also allows for data and documentation review, call times, response times and much more.

Best Patient Outcomes

Better Patient Satisfaction Scores

Delays in care and poor IV skills are known to cause poor patient outcomes, re-hospitalizations, pain and discomfort for patients and unsatisfied patients and family members. At IV National, our skilled vascular-access experts’ commitment and dedication to

quality patient care,

quick response times,

expert insertion and

infection control

all contribute to great patient outcomes and very happy patients and facility staff.

Our Nurses are Vascular Access Experts

Competent, Experienced, Licensed & Insured

IV National’s vascular-access nurses are experts in the placement of PICC Lines, Midlines, Ultrasound-guided PIVs and more. Our service is provided at bedside, via ultrasound guidance and using the latest infection control guidelines to ensure the best catheter placement for your resident and the very best outcomes and patient satisfaction scores. Our PICC line placement includes P-Wave EKG confirmation at bedside allowing for immediate therapy start, no delays and no unnecessary chest X-rays / radiation. Our service options include IV National providing all supplies as needed or the option for us to use the facility supplies. Our supplies are always from the very best manufacturers in the industry (BARD, ARROW, BD, B BRAUN), we will NEVER compromise on our quality of care. Our success rate is over 96%

IV National provides the very best IV nurses, highly skilled, experienced, competency validated, licensed and insured. In addition, we provide full background checks for our staff.

we provide

Specialized IV Catheter Placement, IV Access Management & IV Education / Training

Our Services

Long Term Care Services

PICC Line, Midline, Other Specialized IV access solutions – Bedside Service, Ultrasound Guided

Hospital Services

PICC Line, Midline, Other Specialized IV access solutions – Bedside Service, Ultrasound Guided

IV Education & Hands-on Training

CE Credits, ANCC Accredited

The Benefits

Same-Day Service,

Our RNs are IV Access Experts

Better Patient Outcomes

Online Scheduling & Data Collection Portal

Increase Profits & Reduce Costs

We Are Open 24/7

Our Executive Team

RAFAEL BOKOV MS RN FNP-BC

JAN ELLIOTT BS RN CRNI VA-BC

SARA KIPNIS MS

JASON HERNANDEZ MBA

DR. NANCY MAUREAU RN, PhD, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC

Our Executive Team

RAFAEL BOKOV MS RN FNP-BC

JAN ELLIOTT BS RN CRNI VA-BC

SARA KIPNIS MS

JASON HERNANDEZ MBA

DR. NANCY MAUREAU RN, PhD, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC

OUR TEAM

RAFAEL BOKOVMS RN FNP-BC

JAN ELLIOTTBS RN CRNI VA-BC

SARA KIPNIS MS

JASON SEWELLMBA

DR. NANCY MAUREAU RN, PhD, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC

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Specialized IV Catheter Placement,
IV Access Management & IV Education / Training