Greater Ohio Vascular Access Network

07/02/2026

AVASM26 Referral Program • Help Grow the Vascular Access Community Refer and Win! Help bring more vascular access professionals to AVASM26. Do you know someone who should attend AVA’s 2026 Annual...

07/01/2026

🎉 CE Approved! Register Today for GOVAN’s July Dinner Education Event!

GOVAN is excited to announce that our July dinner education event featuring Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, CPUI has been approved for 1 contact hour of continuing education!

Join us for: Standardization of PIV Catheter Insertion to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Complications

This session will focus on improving PIV insertion practices, reducing complications, preventing contamination, and supporting safer vascular access outcomes through procedural standardization.

📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 El Vaquero | Columbus – University District
3230 Olentangy River Rd.
Columbus, OH 43202

This event is designed for nurses, clinicians, healthcare leaders, and vascular access professionals.

✅ Dinner
✅ Networking
✅ Vascular access education
✅ 1 contact hour of continuing education

Registration closes July 10 at 6:00 PM.

Space is limited — register today!

👉 Visit: https://govan.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/152345-standardization-of-piv-catheter-insertion-to-improve-outcomes-and-reduce-complications #!registration

Special thanks to CIVCO for supporting speaker expenses.

CE Approved! Register Today for GOVAN’s July Dinner Education Event Registration Closes July 10 at 6:00 PM Great news — GOVAN’s July dinner education event has been approved for 1 contact hour of...

06/18/2026

GOVAN is excited to welcome Matt Gibson for our July dinner education event!

Join us for Standardization of PIV Catheter Insertion to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Complications, an evening focused on improving PIV insertion practices, reducing complications, preventing contamination, and supporting safer vascular access care.

📅 July 15, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 El Vaquero | Columbus – University District
3230 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43202

This event is designed for nurses, clinicians, healthcare leaders, and vascular access professionals.

Dinner, networking, and education — all in one evening!

Register today: https://govan.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/152345-standardization-of-piv-catheter-insertion-to-improve-outcomes-and-reduce-complications #!registration

Special thanks to CIVCO for supporting speaker expenses.

Matt Gibson is joining us for: Standardization of PIV Catheter Insertion to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Complications Register Today Date: July 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM Location: El Vaquero | Columbus –...

05/13/2026

Free CE opportunity!

Join AVA for the next I Save That Webinar, generously supported by B. Braun Medical Inc.

This session will highlight AVA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines Sections 1 & 2 and share how FirstHealth of the Carolinas used data, education, and practice change to elevate peripheral IV care.

Live: Friday, May 22 at 2 PM ET
Rebroadcast: Tuesday, May 26 at 7 PM ET

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V9Pa-cO7QLyYBlPiMr42eg #/registration

Free CE Opportunity: AVA I Save That Webinar GOVAN is pleased to help share an upcoming AVA I Save That Webinar focused on the newly released Clinical Practice Guidelines and the power of...

03/03/2026

🔵 AVA Updates You Shouldn’t Miss!

Several important virtual events are coming up this March:
📘 March 3 – I SAVE THAT Webinar: CPG Series #1
👶 March 10 – The Pediatric Exchange (Virtual)
📘 March 24 – I SAVE THAT Webinar: CPG Series #2

If you insert or care for vascular access devices, this new CPG webinar series is directly relevant to your daily practice.

Missed a webinar? Many are available on-demand with CE credit in AVA Academy.

We’ve posted the full update and direct links on our GOVAN webpage — take a moment to review and mark your calendar.

Together, we continue to advance vascular access practice and elevate patient safety.

👉 View the full announcement here: https://govan.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/209048-ava-updates-you-don-t-want-to-miss-

AVA Updates - February 2026 There is a lot happening at the Association for Vascular Access (AVA), and we want to make sure our GOVAN community stays informed. Upcoming AVA Virtual Events (Eastern...

03/02/2026

🎉 GOVAN Success: Innovate to Elevate 2026 🎉

If you weren’t there Friday… you missed something special. 👏

Here’s what happened in just ONE day:
🔥 58 vascular access professionals gathered
🎤 5 expert speakers delivering 5 CE hours
🤝 17 sponsoring & exhibiting companies
🏢 25 industry representatives engaging face-to-face

And we gave back in a BIG way:
🎓 3 FREE GOVAN memberships
📘 3 hardbound 2026 CPG certificates
🎟 1 FREE AVASM 2026 registration

This is what happens when passionate professionals come together with one mission: Advancing vascular access practice and elevating patient safety.

The energy.
The collaboration.
The learning.
The momentum.

GOVAN is growing, and we’re just getting started.

If you’ve been thinking about attending a GOVAN event… this is your sign. 🚀

Follow us. Stay connected. Be part of what’s next.

💙 We’re building something impactful, and we want YOU in the room.

02/25/2026

🚨 Still Seats Available – Join Us February 26! 🚨

Before the full conference kicks off, join us for an engaging clinical dinner in collaboration with Teleflex:

🍽️ The Hidden Threat Inside Our Hospitals

📅 February 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Nostalgia Brewing Co. | Gahanna, OH

This in-person dinner discussion will explore:

🔹 NHSN pathogen trends
🔹 Multidrug-resistant organisms
🔹 Infection risks that extend beyond the skin
🔹 What this means for vascular access, infection prevention, and quality teams

Featuring: Wayne Teipen, BSN, RN, VA-BC
Regional Clinical Sales Manager, Teleflex

Designed for:
✔ Infection Preventionists
✔ Quality & Patient Safety Leaders
✔ Vascular Access Leaders
✔ ICU & Acute Care Teams

This is a great opportunity to:
✨ Connect with colleagues
✨ Learn more about GOVAN
✨ Engage in meaningful clinical conversation
✨ Enjoy great food and a drink in a relaxed setting

🎟️ Seats are still available — invite your colleagues!

👉 Register here:
https://govan.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150658-a-teleflex-dinner-event-the-hidden-threat-inside-our-hospitals #!registration

We look forward to seeing you there!

In collaboration with the Greater Ohio Vascular Access Network (GOVAN), Teleflex is pleased to sponsor this pre-conference clinical education dinner. Join Teleflex for an engaging,...

02/21/2026

Registration for Innovate to Elevate 2026 is now closed.

We’re excited to welcome clinicians from across Ohio for a powerful day of learning and collaboration.

Stay tuned for highlights and future GOVAN events!

Innovate to Elevate 2026 Redefining Vascular Access Practice Vascular access practice is evolving, and so are the expectations for patient safety, innovation, and clinical excellence. The Greater...

02/19/2026

⏰ Last day to register!

Registration for Innovate to Elevate 2026: Redefining Vascular Access Practice closes TOMORROW (2/20) at 6 PM EST!!

Join clinicians and industry partners from across the region on February 27 in Columbus for a full day of vascular access education, innovation, and collaboration.

👩‍⚕️ Clinicians: Member pricing from $80
🤝 Industry: 10% off exhibitor space with code LASTCHANCE26

Don’t miss it—secure your spot now and share with your colleagues.

👉 Register now: https://govan.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150585-innovate-to-elevate-2026-redefining-vascular-access-practice #!info

02/19/2026

🚨 Final reminder: Registration closes tomorrow!

If you’ve been thinking about attending Innovate to Elevate 2026, now is the time.

Secure your spot today:

Innovate to Elevate 2026 Redefining Vascular Access Practice Vascular access practice is evolving, and so are the expectations for patient safety, innovation, and clinical excellence. The Greater...