Philippine Association for Vascular Access and Infusions (PAVA-I)

WHO WE ARE Advancing Vascular Access: Connecting Clinical Expertise with Excellence

Philippine Association for Vascular Access and Infusions Corp. (PAVA-I) is a non-profit healthcare association dedicated to advancing vascular access and infusion practices in the Philippines. We support healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and technicians, through education, training, research, and continuing professional development focused on evidence-based care. Our work centers on promoting safer practices for the insertion, maintenance, management, and delivery of vascular access and infusion therapies, with hospital patients as the primary beneficiaries. What sets PAVA-I apart is its patient-centered approach, bringing professional expertise, clinical standards, collaboration, and advocacy together to help reduce preventable complications and improve the quality of care. Starting in Iloilo City, we are building a professional community committed to strengthening vascular access and infusion practice while contributing to better healthcare experiences for patients throughout the Philippines.

10+ Years of Experience

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WHY CHOOSE US? Clinical Excellence, Patient-Centered Advocacy

  • Evidence-Based Clinical Education
  • Specialized Vascular Access Training
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Patient Safety & Quality Care
  • Professional Collaboration & Networking
  • Research, Standards & Advocacy

WE ARE COMMITTED Mission Statement

  1. To advance the science and practice of vascular access and infusions in the Philippines through research, education, training, and dissemination of evidence-based standards.
  2. To promote patient safety and quality care by establishing best practices in the insertion, maintenance, and management of vascular access devices and infusions delivery.
  3. To provide continuing professional development for healthcare workers – such as nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and technicians – in the field of vascular access and infusions.
  4. To facilitate collaboration among local and international vascular access and infusions organizations, healthcare institutions, and professional societies.
  5. To conduct conferences, workshops, and outreach programs to improve public and professional awareness of proper vascular access and infusions care.
  6. To operate as a non-stock, non-profit organization, where all income is used solely to support the organization's mission, programs, and activities.

FUTURE FOCUS Vision Statement

To be the leading authority in vascular access and infusions in the Philippines, ensuring safe, innovative, and evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes and quality of care nationwide.