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The solution

VeinTrain Methodology to become competent in phlebotomy and cannulation

VeinTrain is all about quality training with the reasonable price so we can get as many right people as we know. We have a problem with these skills, highlighted consistently in research with failure rates from 30% up to 69%. It is vast and global and we have to change the way we deal with it to change it.

Training for the many for the price of a few!

VeinTrain Ltd was founded in 2007 by Sarah Phillips CEO. VeinTrain was formed to offer high quality healthcare training programmes and contribute to the standardisation of the healthcare sector. We have been working for 13 years and offered direct delivery or a full system support including 'Train the Trainer' set up to system roll out. We have assessment frameworks that are widely adopted in the UK to prevent injuries. With over 70,000 of estimated users, our national programme increased the outcome by exceeding 14.5 million per year. Our VeinTrain low cost model means everyone can use a simulation device to master the control of the equipment. Understanding how to get clinicans to competent level is as important as understanding all levels of the healthcare which has been key for VeinTrain growth as we took on large contracts such as Guy's and StThomas' and NHS Direct.

We continue to work hard to remain the export champion because we can see clearly that this is a global solution and believe in delivering healthcare for all. Our aim is to continue build strength so that we can share the best of what we know to those who need it globally. We want to work together to build solutions and to collaborate across the globe as we move forward. We know our VeinTrain Vein Flat Pack system works as we have used the individual trainers for 12 years!

What can you do? Start with just 10!

Keep it simple, just go and ask 10 clinicians and 10 patients about their vascular experience. Then go and ask10 friends about their industry and expected failure rates over 50% for a core task in their work.

Our Brochure

Brochure has links to patient interviews. Click here 

We are here for the patient, through the clinician serving the organisation and trying our best to improve practice in this, the most commonly performed skill that sees failure rates of up to 69% consistently in the research. It is also very expensive in terms of wastage and training costs including staff release. Our training roll out costs £5000 and reaching to large numbers against £15,000 for direct delivery. 

What can you do? Start with just 10 Questions to see if we can help.....find our more here:

Why do we have this Problem?

When problems happen they can be severe with injuries, infection and general discomfort. Failure rates of cannulas are high and stories are common of patients being exposed to over 30 Cannulas in a weekend.  

The solution does not have to be costly, in fact it genuinely can save money that can be better spent elsewhere. We have devised a training solution that can train ALL for the price of a FEW.  We have built this, knowing that all healthcare requires suppliers to be focused on sustainable futures including cost consideration for savings and offering new service/implementing training.  It is adaptable to each organisation and bespoke amendments are welcomed.

 Organisation considerations:

• "Intravenous cannula insertion will be carried out by trained and competent staff using strictly aseptic techniques" (DH, 2003).
• 30-50% Failure Rate on Cannula
• Hidden and high incidence of infection
• £18,000 per infection, HAIs in UK last 3-10 days - £4,000 to £10000

  *Rickard et al 2012, Webster et al 2008, Bausone-Gazda et al2010, Martinez et al 2009  **Stuart et al 2013

Patient Considerations:

complications 

• "Having a needle" was ranked as 6th most distressing during chemotherapy treatment. Coates et al (1983)

• Repeated 1996 (Griffin, 1996) - Top 5 of side effects by women.

• 17 Year research to practice gap!! We will give you the research in your programme

Our Solutions - Decades of Experience and expertise 

Sarah Phillips our VeinTrain CEO co-edited the first publicatin for these skills and as the author on the chapter on Education is best placed to direct our education strategy.  This book was forwarded by Professor Lord Darzi OM PC, KBE, FMedSci, HonFREng. When Sarah Phillips first began teaching these skills, the assumption was that medical staff should just know how to do them. Sarah changed that at one London hospital thanks to the Medical Director, Professor support all medical students gained formal training during their placement. Years later at Guy's hospital King's College Medical Students also benefitted, it certainly helped having Lord Darzi highlighting the importance in the forward and as one student said in the video above  "it is good to get these skills down and focus on with other things".
"Venepuncture and cannulation are two commonly practiced invasive procedures in the hospital and community setting that have remained unchanged despite technological developments of the past decades.These are not complex procedures however there are a number of factors that contribute to correctly performing them, presented by the authors in this book. The wide variety of clinicians offering these skills to their patients is welcome and makes the most of the talent in the NHS, while offering patients choice and an efficient service. " However, such diversity risks different types of practices evolving. It is therefore essential that a clear, concise yet informative text is available for clinicians to lead forward best practice in the most appropriate and informative way. "  Professor Lord Darzi PC, KBE, FMedSci, HonFREng   -   Forward in Phillips et al (2011)

 We were thrilled to be selected as one of 20 companies in the world to win a showcase at WISH, World Innovation Summit for Health in Qatar in November 2018.

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 Who, What, and How do we Train?

• Individual access to Venepuncture and Cannulation, Intravenous Therapy programmes.
• Recent whole organisation bespoke training include highly evaluated Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and large (180) event days including King’s College Medical Students at Guy's Hospital and South Bank Nursing School at St Thomas' Hospital.  
• We bring VeinTrain to you via full study days, Train the Trainer courses,  practice lab workshops, APP videos, VeinTrain Vein,competency pathway post attendance, and bite sized webinars.  It is your choice all we want to do is share what we do!  
• VeinTrain is a team centred business, utilising decades of varied experience, evidence-based practice and analysis to deliver what works best for learners.  Learn about our trainers here:
• Our coaching style ensures clinicians return to their workplace with added confidence and renewed enthusiasm to continue to improve their technique or gain competence
• Our team of carefully selected clinicians, each chosen for their specialist experience and knowledge.
• We have permeanent trainers and contracted clinical experts and trainers currently practising within the NHS or Healthcare.  

We also offer individuals access for organisations who want to signpost staff to us in return we offer discounts to the organsation over time. Some of our clients have been with us for over decades. We developed the Train the Trainer course and Halo system in response to demand for our course method and procedure. All our Vein Trainers are qualifed and experienced. Vein Train is a team centred business, utilising decades of experience, evidence-based practice, and analysis to deliver what works best for learners. We make learning easy, enjoyable and effective. 80% of our business is word of mouth.

Competency Achievement

Click to a look at our section on competency progression