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Radiology Fellowship Program

As the leader in vascular access devices, Bard Access Systems has created a unique fellowship program for radiologists. The program is intended to provide the practicing radiologist with an opportunity to observe a wide variety of vascular access procedures and techniques from other leading interventional radiologists experienced in vascular access device placement. The visiting fellow can discuss the pre-procedural evaluation and post-procedural management (short and long-term) of patients undergoing vascular access procedures.

For more information about this educational opportunity, and to find the fellowship site nearest you, please contact your local Bard Access Systems territory manager, or call our Customer Service Department at (800) 545-0890.

Assessment Advantage SM

This broad based vascular access assessment program is the first of its kind. Once implemented, the program will help hospitals achieve positive economic and clinical outcomes. The objectives of the program are to:
  • Identify the appropriate device necessary for therapy
  • Decrease material and labor costs
  • Preserve patient's vascular status
  • Shorten patient's length of stay
  • Increase patient satisfaction
  • Increase clinical and economic outcomes
The program includes key elements such as:
  • Admission flow process
  • Assessment tools
  • Q.A. monitoring tools
  • Generic assessment policy and procedures
  • Program inservicing
For more information on this innovative program, and to learn how to implement it into your hospital system, please contact your local Bard Access Systems territory manager, or call our Customer Service Department at (800) 545-0890.

PICC Education

Bard Access Systems offers an eight hour PICC Workshop to our current and potential customers. The Workshop's focus is on the Registered Nurse's clinical skills and responsibilities needed to insert and manage PICC Lines effectively. The Workshop covers Anatomy/Physiology, Indications/Contraindications, Insertion, Complications, Care/Maintenance, Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Patient Education/Discharge Planning. There is a Practicum Component where the participants practice simulated PICC insertions on training aids. CEU Certificates are given to RN's who complete the Workshop. This Workshop meets state requirements for PICC Certification. If you would like ore information, please call 1/800/443-3398 ext. 2995 or contact your Bard Access Sales Representative.

CathLink® 20 Implanted Ports, Educational Services, C.A.P.

A brand new program to support the latest innovation in totally implanted central catheterization, the CathLink 20 Implanted Port. This new support service called CathLink Assistance Program (C.A.P.) utilizes Bard Access Systems' highly trained and qualified peripheral catheter nurse consultants to assist accounts with training and implementation of CathLink implanted ports. Since the CathLink 20 Port is new to the medical field and its use is unique among other central catheter lines, C.A.P. provides the essential training required for our customers to get started. The C.A.P. training will include the following:
  • Accessing techniques required for the CathLink 20 Ports
  • Maintenance requirements for the CathLink 20 Ports
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving with use of the CathLink 20 Ports
  • Placement techniques for non surgical specialists
Please contact your local Bard Access Systems representative or Customer Service at (800) 545-0890.