The Association for Vascular Access (AVA) has just recently published a series of Position Papers for the Vascular Access specialty on their website. These are freely available for all to download. Below are the links to the currently released documents.
- Central Venous Access Device Insertion by Qualified Vascular Access Specialists or Other Applicable Healthcare Clinicians
adopted by AVA Board of Directors September 2019 - Standardizing the Critical Clinical Competency of Aseptic, Sterile, and Clean Techniques with a Single International Standard: Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) adopted by AVA Board of Directors September 2019
- Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access Procedures by Qualified Vascular Access Specialists or Other Applicable Healthcare Clinicians
adopted by AVA Board of Directors September 2019 - Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Arterial Catheter Insertion by Qualified Vascular Access Specialists or Other Applicable Healthcare Clinicians
adopted by AVA Board of Directors August 2019 - The Use of Visualization Technology for the Insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
adopted by AVA Board of Directors July 2019