The Association for Vascular Access (AVA) is an association of healthcare professionals founded in 1985 to promote the emerging vascular access specialty. Today, its multidisciplinary membership advances research, provides professional and public education to shape practice and enhance patient outcomes, and partners with the device manufacturing community to bring about evidence-based innovations in vascular access. AVA's mission is to distinguish the vascular access specialty and define standards of vascular access through an evidence-based approach to enhance healthcare outcomes. Protect Patients | Educate Clinicians | Save Lines