INS Infusion Room

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Jennifer Mendez shares her journey from the United Kingdom to Qatar, where she established a vascular access team at Sidra Medicine. She discusses the challenges and successes of training nurses, the importance of CRNI® certification, and how the INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice have improved patient care, particularly for neonates and pediatric patients. Ms Mendes emphasizes the significant impact that specialized vascular access teams can have on patient outcomes and encourages other nurses to pursue similar initiatives in their own areas.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Jannifer Stovall, the new president of INS, shares her journey into nursing, her excitement about leading the organization, and her vision for the future. She discusses the importance of embracing change in health care and emphasizes the need to engage new nurses and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in infusion care.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Infusion Nurse Leader, Autumn Romanowski, about the advancements in home infusion technology, particularly focusing on smart pump technology and telehealth. They discuss how these innovations enhance patient care, promote independence, and improve quality of life for patients receiving infusion therapy. Autumn shares her experiences and insights on the future of infusion care, emphasizing the importance of the human element in conjunction with technological advancements.

In this episode, Cheryl Campos discusses the critical role of intraosseous devices in emergency care, highlighting their evolution, current usage, and the importance of training and advocacy among nurses. She emphasizes the need for nurses to be confident in using these devices to improve patient outcomes and shares insights on pain management during procedures.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Taryn Lee about the importance of implementing change in nursing practice. Taryn shares her extensive background in infusion nursing and her current role in clinical support, emphasizing the necessity of evolving care methods to improve patient outcomes. The conversation covers how to evaluate the need for change, overcome resistance, celebrate small successes, and the critical role of leadership in facilitating change. Taryn also discusses the implementation of new guidance into practice and the positive outcomes that can arise from effective change management.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox engages with Kori Utter, Chair of the National Council on Education (NCOE), to explore the behind-the-scenes workings of the NCOE and its impact on education in infusion therapy. Kori shares her journey into the NCOE, her experiences during her first year, and the challenges faced at conferences. The conversation highlights the importance of quality improvement sessions, new educational tracks focusing on disease states, and global perspectives in infusion therapy. Listeners are encouraged to engage with NCOE members and participate in upcoming conferences.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox engages with Jennifer Acelajado and Hammam Ahmed, both clinical outcome specialists at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, to discuss the critical topic of catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR) in vascular access nursing. They share their extensive backgrounds in nursing, the importance of patient education, and the role of their vascular access team in enhancing patient experience through effective practices. The conversation delves into their research on CVR, comparing different methodologies and definitions, and emphasizes the need for clear standards in practice to improve patient outcomes. The episode concludes with an invitation to the upcoming INS annual meeting, where they will present their findings.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Robert Daly discusses the innovative approach of home phlebotomy for cancer patients, highlighting the burdens of traditional care, the implementation of mobile services, and the significant positive impact on patient satisfaction. He also explores the future of home infusions, the challenges faced in urban versus rural settings, advancements in remote monitoring, and the importance of advocacy for telehealth policies.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Dr. Maciej Latos about the advancements in infusion care and vascular access in Poland. Dr Latos shares his extensive experience in critical care nursing and the evolution of vascular access practices in Poland, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and the establishment of the Polish Society of Infusion Nursing. Dr Latos also discusses the challenges faced in implementing new practices, the significance of celebrating IV Nurse Day, and the future goals for infusion care in Poland.

Dawn Berndt announces her retirement and introduces a new host for the INS Infusion Room. Dawn reflects over her career, time served at INS, and her experiences as the podcast host. She offers words of wisdom and opens dialogue regarding the future of the podcast, including some new upgrades and changes with the relaunch.

Listen in on this chat with Matt Gibson as he talks about the importance of hemodilution and measures that can be taken to improve successful completion of therapy and decrease vascular access device failure and complications.

Plasma is a vital source material for a number of plasma-derived medications that treat and prevent life-threatening diseases, illnesses and conditions. Plasma can't be created in a laboratory or synthetically produced. Learn how plasma donation helps make therapies available for patients with bleeding disorders, Alpha-1antitrypsin deficiency, Guillain-Barre syndrome, infections and many other conditions.

Interested in learning how to improve ultrasound assessment and needle insertion skills? Attend the INS preconference workshop and learn from national experts about topics that impact your practice including intraosseous access, device selection, care, management, and salvage. This program is sponsored by Teleflex Incorporated.

Does your health care organization standardize practice for IV push medication administration? Do you have ready-to-administer drugs available for patient care? Learn how ready-to-administer drugs can improve patient safety and nursing practice. Listen as Loretta Dorn discusses the importance of standardizing IV push medication administration utilizing INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, and guidance provided by Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).

Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Antimicrobials are worth protecting to preserve their efficacy. Listen as Dr. Becky Linn discusses the antimicrobial stewardship, the drug development and resistance timeline, and educating patients regarding the effective use of antimicrobials.

When administering infusion therapy, the safety, accuracy, and precision of the infusion pump is essential. Learn about multi-therapy delivery options from clinical experts at Moog® Medical.

In celebration of IV Nurse Day, listen in as two infusion nurses describe their clinical practice, the challenges they manage, and the rewards of their profession.

Is it possible to use ultrasound technology for PIVC insertion without using ultrasound gel? Justin Reynolds and Emily Smith describe how to place vascular access devices using a 100% gel-free process.

Can tissue adhesive play a role in improving vascular access outcomes? Listen as Marcia Wise and Bryan Davis describe the use of cyanoacrylate adhesive for securement of vascular access devices and the potential benefits of this new approach to vascular access device care and maintenance.

Is the approach to infection prevention and control in the home care setting different during the pandemic? Listen as Mary McGoldrick, home care and hospice consultant, discusses this important topic.

What can you do to address moral distress? Listen as Adele Webb describes how to recognize the signs and symptoms of moral distress and why support systems and self-care are essential.

Chat with Matt Gibson about patients, practice, price, and responsibility

Do you place ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters? Learn about a dressing that helps facilitate Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) and provides a dual-action barrier and securement in one.

What makes smart pumps so smart? Learn about data that can save your patient's life.

Can a virtual underwater adventure take the sting out of venipuncture for pediatric patients?

Do you know the six standards of a healthy work environment? Is research part of your clinical practice? Are you ready to accept the Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM grand challenge? Listen as Sue Weaver, President of the INS Board of Directors shares her passion for research, explores the standards of healthy work environments, and encourages you to join Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM.

In this episode of INS Infusion Room, leading experts Nancy Moureau, Dennis Ernst, and Peter Carr discuss the significance of vessel preservation, vascular visualization, and practice and educational goals that will improve patient outcomes.

Living with sickle cell anemia: what I wish my caregivers understood about me—Kelsey Taylor, June, 2019.

Whether developing micro-learning capsules, traditional classroom lesson plans, or annual competency reviews, nursing education is designed to share specific information in its most accessible form. Learner engagement is essential to information retention; instruction design is essential to meaningful learning. In this podcast, Marlene Steinheiser and Dawn Berndt, the INS clinical education team shares practical tips for developing department- or organizational-based education programs.

Clinical expert Barb Nickel talks about the role of the nurse in preventing vascular access device complications through monitoring, assessment and timely intervention.

Clinical expert Barb Nickel talks about the role of the nurse in preventing vascular access device complications through monitoring, assessment and timely intervention.

Working remotely can cause feelings of isolation and may lead to employee disengagement. Listen as Ashley Smith, who manages home care nurses, describes the importance of employee engagement, especially for those who work remotely.

If your CRNI® recertification is due by January 1, 2021, INS has the solution for you! Also, we discuss the revised Standards and the upcoming Standards Symposium, as well as the new Policies and Procedures for Infusion Therapy!

“Innovative leadership has had a significant impact on the standard of care in IV therapy across all Northside Hospital campuses. With established practices, education and training in place, the IV Therapy Team is central to improving infusion-related care.”

Join us, as we highlight the many things to look forward to at INS 2020 Virtual!

Vascular access team members discuss challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Collaboration During COVID-19. Infusion Nurses Society in Collaboration with Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). In this episode, Dr. Sara Keller and Dawn Berndt discuss a collaboration between Hospital Epidemiology and Infusion Nursing.

Make an impact: Validate your expertise in the infusion therapy specialty through CRNI® certification.

INS and AVA come together to address an issue of profound importance to the infusion and vascular access communities. Join INS and AVA Directors of Clinical Education, Marlene Steinheiser and Judy Thompson as they discuss the psychological crisis of COVID-19, the impact on clinicians and their upcoming webinar on this topic.

National Coalition for IV Push Safety: Promoting safe practices for IV push medications by aligning practices, policies, procedures, and increasing practitioner awareness.

Ownership of practice and the importance of Certification – a discussion with INS CRNI® Award Recipient, Elizabeth Dow and her nominator, Randall Barnes.

Learn about the importance of taking a moment for your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• A change in CLABSI reporting requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic is announced by CMS. • Use of personal masks - addressing asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic COVID-19 transmission (CDC).

INS answers the most commonly asked clinical practice questions, regarding COVID-19. Join us as INS leadership talks through the rescheduling of INS 2020, our national conference. We discuss the impact this unprecedented situation on INS, as employees work remotely. Our session closes with guest Abagail Zuehlke, BSN, CRNI®, who will be talking about assessing and practicing care for patients with COVID-19.

Excellence in Infusion Education, Revised Standards of Practice and the latest on COVID-19 from the CDC

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Do ultrasound probes used in vascular access require high level disinfection? What are the responsibilities for bedside clinicians and vascular access teams in disinfecting durable medical equipment? Join as podcast guest Molly Judge, BSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI® describes her organization's efforts to answer these questions. Further, she discusses how to garner support from colleagues when developing a program of high-level disinfection, as well as instituting the process into daily workflows.

Hiring and retaining great employees in the health care setting can be challenging. Successful organizations must learn to think “inside” the box when approaching staffing solutions. Learn from Danielle Jenkins-Dandridge as she encourages nurse managers to look for “intrapreneurs” when filling nursing roles in their organizations.

“In April 2019, the national arm of global campaign Nursing Now was launched to improve health and health care by highlighting the impact of nurses on patients, families and communities at all levels and worldwide. Nursing Now USA will address key issues in the nursing profession such as workplace violence, pay equity, staffing shortages and barriers to practice.” (ANA, 2019 News Release). Learn more about Nursing Now USA with guest Cheryl Peterson, MSN, RN - Director, Nursing Practice & Policy at American Nurses Association.