FAQs

How do I order services?

Currently, you must call or email us for services. In late 2024, we plan to roll out online ordering with our website and Android/iOS applications. For all services, except private infusions, you must contact us directly to establish a free account prior to ordering services.

How long will it take for you to get here?

At Precision Access, we understand the importance of IV access to providing effective patient care. Our average wait time for on-call services is under an hour. We triage our calls based on the necessity to preserve life, the ordered priority level (emergent, urgent, and routine), and requested geographic location. Conditions effecting arrival times include road conditions, traffic, and staff availability.

Do you sell ultrasound equipment?

No, Precision Access serves as a remote IV team service to healthcare facilities. We have skilled clinicians who use ultrasound in some procedures such as peripheral IV, phlebotomy, midline and PICC insertion. Precision Access aims to help bridge the gap in expert consultation for healthcare facilities who have limited to no access to an IV team.

Do you accept health insurance?

We are currently working hard to fulfill all of the prerequisites to accept health insurance, and expect to do so by the end of 2024. Private Infusions may be reimbursable through some a Health Savings Account (HSA). Clients can check ahead of time by calling their health insurance provider.

Do you help arrange PICC tip confirmation?

We can help arrange PICC tip confirmation. We are able to use BARDS Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) to confirm and release PICC for use on most patients without atrial arrythmias. On average, TPS enables patients to receive care through their new PICCs over 5 times faster than traditional chest xray (Tomaszewski et al., 2017). When we are unable to use TPS, we can help arrange a chest xray for PICC tip confirmation.

What is VA-BC?

VA-BC stands for Vascular Access Board Certified, and is a voluntary certification through the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC). The certification offers recognition of clinician knowledge, skills, and experience in vascular access.

References

Tomaszewski, K., Ferko, N., Hollmann, S., Eng, S., Richard, H., Rowe, L., & Sproule, S. (2017). Time and resources of peripherally inserted central catheter insertion procedures: A comparison between blind insertion/chest x-ray and a real time tip navigation and confirmation system. ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research, Volume 9, 115–125. https://doi.org/10.2147/ceor.s121230