Covalon Presents New CLABSI Conscious Series Webinar: Protecting CVADs from Gross Contamination

Registration now open: A case by case review of innovative and practical solutions for preventing CLABSI

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV) (OTCQX: CVALF), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced the second expert-led webinar in its CLABSI Conscious campaign, titled "Protecting CVADs from Gross Contamination", to be held on Wednesday, March 29 at 1pm EDT. Central line-associated blood stream infections ("CLABSI") often result from fluids and other substances that contain bacteria and which end up in contact with a central venous access device ("CVAD").

Amongst frontline shortages, and an increase in traveling nurses, clinicians around the world are doubling down on their efforts to reduce CLABSIs to protect vulnerable patients from a devastating setback (at best), and at worst, a life-threatening infection that results in death. Yet, CLABSIs are on the rise in pediatric units across the US. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has reported a 47% increase in CLABSIs since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this webinar, Matthew Ostroff, MSN, AGACNP, VABC, CPUI, a top pediatric vascular access specialist, will address the current climate in healthcare, and offer new solutions with seasoned expert guidance to target zero CLABSIs. Webinar attendees will hear expert opinions related to CLABSI conscious practices, and explore new technology designed to help prevent CLABSIs by maintaining safety and consistency in the NICU, PICU, and beyond.  

Title: Protecting CVADs from Gross Contamination

Presentation by:
Matthew Ostroff, MSN, AGACNP, VABC, CPUI
Vascular Access Coordinator and Lead APN
- 20 Years Clinical Experience
- Internationally recognized Speaker, Vascular Access Expert, Innovator, and Researcher
- Member of INS, AVA & WoCoVA
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 1 – 2pm EDT / 10 – 11am PDT
Registration: https://covalon.webinargeek.com/protecting-cvads-from-gross-contamination-1
Hashtags: #CLABSI, #infectionprevention, #vascularaccess

For healthcare providers who are not able to attend the webinar but are interested in learning more about Covalon's solutions, visit www.covalon.com or follow Covalon on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. 

Covalon Technologies Ltd. is a patient-driven medical device company, built on the relentless pursuit to help the most vulnerable patients have a better chance at healing. Through a strong portfolio of patented technologies and solutions for advanced wound care, infection prevention, and medical device coatings, we offer innovative, gentler, and more compassionate options for patients to heal with less infections, less pain, and better outcomes. Our solutions are designed for patients and made for care providers. Covalon leverages its patented medical technology platforms and expertise in two ways: (i) by developing products that are sold under Covalon's name; and (ii) by developing and commercializing medical products for other medical companies under development and license contracts. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, having the symbol COV and trades on the OTCQX Market under the symbol CVALF. To learn more about Covalon, visit our website at www.covalon.com.

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