<strong>The</strong> Cannulation Workshop <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>A Resource for Staff <strong>Training</strong> and EducationCannulation Simulation Laboratory DesignGordon McLennan, MD, Indiana University-Purdue University of IndianapolisCarmen Lowden, BS, RN, CNN, Indiana Kidney InstitutePatricia Coryell, RN, CNN (formerly with <strong>The</strong> <strong>Renal</strong> <strong>Network</strong>, Inc.)Cannulation Simulation Laboratory Program AdvisorsCatherine Colombo, RN, CNN, Fresenius Medical CareRonald E. Fraley, RN, MBA, MFS, Indiana University-Purdue University of IndianapolisWendy Jagusch, RN, Centers for Dialysis CareRaynel Kinney, RN, CNN, CPHQ, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Renal</strong> <strong>Network</strong>, Inc.Linda Smith, RN, NP, Indiana University HospitalMary Showers, RN, CNN, Centers for Dialysis CareLisa Stiffler, RN, BSN, CNN, FMC-Dialysis Institute of Indiana<strong>The</strong> <strong>Renal</strong> <strong>Network</strong>, Inc.Susan A. Stark, Executive DirectorQuality Improvement DepartmentRaynel Kinney, RN, CNN, CPHQ, Quality Improvement DirectorMary Ann Webb, MSN, RN, CNN, Quality Improvement CoordinatorJanie Hamner, Quality Improvement AssistantAcknowledgements<strong>The</strong> <strong>Renal</strong> <strong>Network</strong>, Inc. wishes to gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the manypeople who have made this Cannulation Simulation Laboratory Workshop model asuccess. Our special thanks go to the renal dialysis staff and renal patients who helpedto field test this model. We also appreciate those who have generously givenpermission to include their articles and materials in the accompanying CannulationWorkshop Resource CD-ROM.Thank you to all the <strong>Network</strong> staff who contributed to the writing of this booklet.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1Section 1: Program Development 2Section 2: Program Modules 5Section 3: Cannulation Lab Preparation Procedure 10Section 4: <strong>Training</strong> Tips 12Section 5: Program Evaluation 16Section 6:<strong>Training</strong> Kit Feedback Form 17Section 7: Resources 18