Learning Center
Harnessing the Power of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhance Vascular Access [virtual]
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/13/2026 at 10:30 AM (EDT)
In today’s dynamic health care environment, organizations face increasing demands to elevate patient care, enhance population health, improve staff well-being, and optimize operational efficiency. Embracing an interdisciplinary model for vascular access services presents a strategic opportunity to meet these demands. By aligning clinical, administrative, and operational teams, institutions can foster meaningful collaboration that leads to innovative, patient-centered solutions. This approach not only strengthens care quality and outcomes but also promotes efficient and sustainable health care delivery.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Describe the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration in health care, with a focus on vascular access
- Discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving clinical and operational outcomes
- Explain the clinician’s role in fostering and sustaining interdisciplinary collaboration
- Identify common barriers and key success factors for successful interdisciplinary collaboration
Contact Hours: 1
CRNI® RUs: 2
Carla Dillard, MSN, RN, VA-BC
Senior Clinical Advisor
Dynamic Access
Carla Dillard, MSN, RN, VA-BC, is the Senior Clinical Advisor for Dynamic Access and Dynamic Infusion, a specialty she has embraced since 2005. Dynamic Access is committed to delivering vital vascular access services across various settings, including acute care facilities, long-term care centers, and nursing homes, serving organizations in 24 states across the United States. Over the course of her career, she has been fortunate to assume various leadership positions, enabling her to make significant contributions to her organization's clinical, operational, and educational initiatives.
Before joining Dynamic, Ms Dillard worked as a registered nurse in acute care emergency and intensive care units. She established an educational company in 2013 to address deficiencies in clinical bedside care. She remains dedicated to bridging these gaps motivated by her passion for education.
Ms Dillard started her educational journey in 1986 as a medical assistant. She then went on to earn her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Collin College of Nursing, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing.
