CHAC
Canadian Hemodialysis Access Coordinators
Who We Are:
CHAC is a Refined Clinical Practice Group of CANNT made up of health professionals created for the primary purpose of influencing and promoting best practice for vascular access among hemodialysis nurses.
CHAC History
Formed in April 2005 - Became a RCPG of CANNT/ACITN in 2009
Group Meets 2-3 times/year
Achievements/Highlight:
2005
- CHAC initiated
- Various presentations and discussions regarding needs of a Network and Vascular Access role in the hemodialysis units.
2006
- Set up goals, guidelines, vision for the group
- Developed a logo and topics for future meetings
2007
- Web site initiated, including a discussion board
- Groups first meeting at CANNT
- Discussions to standardize Vascular Access practice, share information etc
- Promotion of best practice for vascular access with the hemodialysis RN
- Fistula cannulation project
2008
- Updated and changes to CHAC web side
- Discussions regarding staff rating for fistulas and nurses skill level
- Update on database for prospective observational study on fistula access and cannulation
- Demonstrated buttonhole technique with use of anigocaths to form tunnel tracts
- Discussions regarding new equipment, procedures, treatments
2009
- Discussions on various Vascular Access issues
- Updating mission statement and vision for group
- Template implemented to email all members of CHAC on any vascular access related issues, and be able to share responses with the group
- Information shared on upcoming conferences/workshops
