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Vascular Access Services Team
 
 

VAST Information:

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Lorelei Papke-O'Donnell

 

 

 
Our Mission
The Mission of the Vascular Access Service Team (VAST) within the UMHS is to provide "Right Line - Right Time" in conjunction with patient and family first.

Our mission is guided by and accomplished through our values; we put our values in action by becoming partners in care and demonstrating our commitment.

Our Values

  • Protect patient's welfare by providing 24/7 appropriate IV service
  • Improve patient satisfaction and comfort by keeping patient care/procedure at the bedside
  • Recognize the importance of and consistently apply the "Right Line-Right Time" paradigm
  • Use the latest technology to be efficient and cost-effective
  • Collaborative communication via the web-site for all patient requests
  • Clinical application of education and technological advances to promote the highest standard of patient care
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