Welcome to Operation STICK!
Operation STICK is a holistic program that revolutionizes vascular access and empowers the generalist to become the specialist.
What’s the problem?
The growing patient demographic requiring vascular access, known as the DIVA (Difficult Intravenous Access) population, exposes a significant gap in healthcare. Currently, there is a lack of specialized providers who possess the required skill level for vascular access. This deficiency results in delayed patient care, multiple needlesticks, wasted resources, disgruntled patients, and frustrated medical staff. The issue is further exacerbated by a dwindling workforce, an absence of focused training programs, no standardized educational protocols, and ambiguous resources for ultrasound-based access training. For healthcare institutions, this is a significant pain point. The question at hand is: how can clinical teams meet the vascular access needs of their patients?
The OSTICK Solution
OSTICK, an evidence-based training program, promises to close this glaring healthcare gap. With an impressive competency rate of over 96% achieved in a mere 12 hours of training, OSTICK provides a clear and predictable training pathway for healthcare professionals. OSTICK can be tailored to an organization's specific needs, offering flexible options that range from an end-to-end training solution to a 'train the trainer' approach.
AN OVERVIEW
Effective and efficient training including advanced ultrasound guided insertions – best in class performance – proven methodology and results
No special credentials needed – proven methodology that has trained ED technicians, respiratory therapists, mobile vascular access units, generalist nurses, and vascular access specialty teams
No prior experience with ultrasound required
