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  • Standardization of Evidence-Based Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion, Assessment, and Maintenance Practices on a Medical Surgical Unit
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/22/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) practices often vary across clinicians and care settings, contributing to inconsistencies in care and increased risk of complications. This session will review current organizational practices and highlight common variations identified in the literature, while discussing evidence-based standards for PIVC insertion, assessment, and maintenance, including site selection, aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT®), and standardized assessment tools such as i-DECIDED. The presentation will also share results from a quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing practice variation through product standardization, insertion checklists, competency-based education, and validation audits. Outcomes related to adherence and infection prevention will be discussed, along with practical strategies for translating quality improvement results into sustainable organizational practice change.

    Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) practices often vary across clinicians and care settings, contributing to inconsistencies in care and increased risk of complications. This session will review current organizational practices and highlight common variations identified in the literature, while discussing evidence-based standards for PIVC insertion, assessment, and maintenance, including site selection, aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT®), and standardized assessment tools such as i-DECIDED. The presentation will also share results from a quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing practice variation through product standardization, insertion checklists, competency-based education, and validation audits. Outcomes related to adherence and infection prevention will be discussed, along with practical strategies for translating quality improvement results into sustainable organizational practice change.

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 
    • Discuss the existing concerns with PIVC practices
    • Describe the professional standards and recommendations for PIVC practice
    • Demonstrate actions to eliminate discrepancies between existing practices and professional standards
    • Apply quality improvement (QI) project results to organizational practice change 

    Kristie M. Coleman, MSN, RN, VA-BC

    Kristie M. Coleman, MSN, RN, VA-BC’s vascular access experience began when she transitioned from critical care to a hospital peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) team, eventually becoming a clinical lead for the team. She then moved into a vascular access team (VAT) program coordinator role with another organization. Ms Coleman’s involvement there included redefining the role and expectation of vascular access nurses, changing workflow process, changing dwell time for ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs inserted by VAT nurses, teaching, course development, updating nursing procedures, and encouraging interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her experience also provided the opportunity to lead a VAT that bridged into a new second hospital, expanding the system. Ms Coleman has since transitioned into her institution’s infection prevention department utilizing her vascular access background.

    CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

    Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

    Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: April 22, 2029

    To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

    The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

  • INS 2026 Virtual Conference
    Contains 21 Product(s)

    The INS 2026 Virtual Conference is a great option for anyone who can’t join us in person. With 20 curated sessions available virtually and on-demand, CRNI®s can earn up to 40 recertification units (RUs) at their own pace. This year’s virtual lineup includes 3 specialty tracks—Vascular Access Devices, Alternative Care Settings, and Disease States—each designed to strengthen your infusion therapy practice from anywhere.

    The INS 2026 Virtual Conference is a great option for anyone who can’t join us in person. With 20 curated sessions available virtually and on-demand, CRNI®s can earn up to 40 recertification units (RUs) at their own pace. This year’s virtual lineup includes 3 specialty tracks—Vascular Access Devices, Alternative Care Settings, and Disease States—each designed to strengthen your infusion therapy practice from anywhere.

  • Season 2 Episode 6: March 24, 2026 | Stronger Together: Pharmacy and Nursing Partnerships for Patient Safety
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    Care teams do their best work when they’re aligned—but growing complexity can make that difficult. Multiple systems, evolving workflows, and increasing daily pressures often pull teams in different directions. In this conversation with Mikaela Olsen, DNP, APRN‑CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN (Clinical Program Director, Johns Hopkins) and Blake Shay, PharmD, MS, BCPS (Pharmacy Leader, BayCare), we will explore real‑world workflow challenges and practical approaches for building alignment, improving communication, and creating more predictable processes—because every moment in care counts. Sponsored by BD

    Care teams do their best work when they’re aligned—but growing complexity can make that difficult. Multiple systems, evolving workflows, and increasing daily pressures often pull teams in different directions. In this conversation with Mikaela Olsen, DNP, APRN‑CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN (Clinical Program Director, Johns Hopkins) and Blake Shay, PharmD, MS, BCPS (Pharmacy Leader, BayCare), we will explore real‑world workflow challenges and practical approaches for building alignment, improving communication, and creating more predictable processes—because every moment in care counts.

    Sponsored by BD

    MiKaela M. Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN

    Clinical Program Director for Oncology

    Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Health System

    MiKaela M. Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN, serves as the Clinical Program Director for Oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Health System. In this role, she partners with oncology nurse leaders, physician leaders, and frontline clinical staff to advance best practices and ensure seamless coordination of care across the health system. She also works closely with oncology service line leadership to align core competencies and harmonize standards of care throughout the Johns Hopkins Cancer service line.

    Dr Olsen holds academic appointments as Adjunct Faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Faculty Associate at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

    She co-chairs the Johns Hopkins Health System Venous Access Device Committees and the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) Reduction Committee. Additionally, she is the lead editor of the Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice, 2nd Edition (2023) and the Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs, 4th Edition (2024). Dr Olsen is the co-chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology/Oncology Nursing Society (ASCO ONS) Antineoplastic Administration Standards (2025). Her scholarship includes numerous publications and presentations on the safe handling of hazardous drugs and the occupational risks faced by health care workers, antineoplastic drug administration and side effect management, central vascular access devices, and prevention of infection.

    As an instructor and consultant, Dr Olsen has shared her expertise internationally, traveling to Singapore, the UAE, China, Bulgaria, and Japan to strengthen nursing education in oncology and to raise global awareness of hazardous drug exposure risks and safe handling practices.

    Blake Shay, PharmD, MS

    Pharmacy Manager

    St. Joseph’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital / Baycare

    Blake Shay, PharmD, MS, is the Pharmacy Manager at St. Joseph’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He oversees the Department of Pharmacy for both Women’s and Children’s service lines, including pediatric oncology, infusion services, and the St. Joseph’s Hemophilia Treatment Center. Additionally, Dr Shay co-coordinates the Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) residency program at BayCare.

    As a pharmacy innovator, he co-founded EnOPrep, a sealed system designed for the safe crushing and dissolving of hazardous medications at the point of care for oral and enteral administration. He is an active member of American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists (FSHP), has published extensively on hazardous drug safety, and consults as a content expert for gene and cell therapy site readiness.

    Appointed by the state of Florida to the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dr Shay advises the Florida Department of Health on improving health outcomes for individuals with rare diseases. He also serves on the Mercer University College of Pharmacy Alumni Board of Directors. His practice interests include gene and cell therapies, specialty pharmacy, facility design, and hazardous drug safety.

    Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC

    Guests: Mikaela Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN – Clinical Program Director, Johns Hopkins & Blake Shay, PharmD, MS, BCPS – Pharmacy Leader, BayCare

    Care teams do their best work when they’re aligned—but growing complexity can make that difficult. Multiple systems, evolving workflows, and increasing daily pressures often pull teams in different directions. In this conversation with Mikaela Olsen, DNP, APRN‑CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN (Clinical Program Director, Johns Hopkins) and Blake Shay, PharmD, MS, BCPS (Pharmacy Leader, BayCare), we will explore real‑world workflow challenges and practical approaches for building alignment, improving communication, and creating more predictable processes—because every moment in care counts.

    Sponsored by BD

  • Implementing Evidence in Vascular Access Practice: Practical Methods for Sustainable Uptake
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2026

    Vascular access clinicians operate in a context where research evidence, guidelines, and best-practice recommendations are often widely available, yet practice and patient outcomes remain variable. This variability reflects persistent knowledge–practice gaps and the challenges health services, researchers, and clinicians face in implementing new evidence and changing established clinical practice. This session focuses on practical methods to implement vascular access evidence into everyday practice and promote the sustained uptake over time. Using real-world case exemplars from central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention and device assessment initiatives, the session will demonstrate how to embed evidence into clinical workflows, assign clear ownership, and measure fidelity and outcomes. The session will focus on actionable strategies clinicians can use in their health services to drive change through translation.

    Vascular access clinicians operate in a context where research evidence, guidelines, and best-practice recommendations are often widely available, yet practice and patient outcomes remain variable. This variability reflects persistent knowledge–practice gaps and the challenges health services, researchers, and clinicians face in implementing new evidence and changing established clinical practice.

    This session focuses on practical methods to implement vascular access evidence into everyday practice and promote the sustained uptake over time. Using real-world case exemplars from central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention and device assessment initiatives, the session will demonstrate how to embed evidence into clinical workflows, assign clear ownership, and measure fidelity and outcomes. The session will focus on actionable strategies clinicians can use in their health services to drive change through translation. 

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 
    • Describe common reasons evidence fails to translate into routine vascular access practice, including workflow misalignment, lack of ownership, and inadequate measurement of fidelity
    • Discuss practical implementation strategies that embed evidence into everyday vascular access workflows, including standardization, decision support, audit and feedback, and accountability structures
    • Explain how to design simple but robust measurement systems (process, outcome, and balancing measures) to evaluate implementation success and support sustained practice change

    Jessica Schults BN, Grad Cert, MAppSci, PhD

    Associate Professor Jessica Schults, RN, PhD, is an internationally recognized clinician-researcher in infection prevention and vascular access. Her research program focuses on reducing healthcare-associated infections through improved hospital surveillance, safer invasive device care, and rapid translation of evidence into practice. She is Chief Investigator of the IVCare adaptive platform trial evaluating strategies to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections and leads the NHMRC-funded REBUILD program, which strengthens national infection control systems using a learning health system approach. Her work integrates implementation of science, digital health, and consumer partnerships to support sustainable improvements in patient safety.

    CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

    Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

    Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: March 18, 2029

    To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

    The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

  • Season 2 Episode 5: February 24, 2026 | The Hidden Risks of Routine IV Insertion in the Emergency Department
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    In this episode, Dr Grace Xu discusses the critical role of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in emergency departments, highlighting the challenges and current practices in insertion techniques. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Xu emphasizes the need for improved training, patient involvement, and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and reduce complications associated with PIVC insertions. The conversation covers the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by patients with difficult venous access and the need for a systematic approach to improve outcomes in emergency care.

    In this episode, Dr Grace Xu discusses the critical role of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in emergency departments, highlighting the challenges and current practices in insertion techniques. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Xu emphasizes the need for improved training, patient involvement, and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and reduce complications associated with PIVC insertions. The conversation covers the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by patients with difficult venous access and the need for a systematic approach to improve outcomes in emergency care.

    Grace Xu, Phd, RN,

    Dr Grace (Hui) Xu, NP, PhD, is a Nurse Practitioner at an Emergency Trauma Center in Queensland, Australia, and a Senior Implementation Science Research Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology. As a Clinician-Researcher, Dr Xu is dedicated to the core belief that patients in emergency departments should receive medical treatment without any associated harm. 

    Her work focuses on advocating and promoting evidence-based practices in patient care, with a particular emphasis on optimizing insertions and preventing complications associated with vascular access devices in emergency settings.

    Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC

    Guest: Grace Xu, Phd, RN,

    In this episode, Dr Grace Xu discusses the critical role of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in emergency departments, highlighting the challenges and current practices in insertion techniques. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Xu emphasizes the need for improved training, patient involvement, and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and reduce complications associated with PIVC insertions. The conversation covers the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by patients with difficult venous access and the need for a systematic approach to improve outcomes in emergency care.

    References

    Xu H, Bowdery J, To Y, Duff J, Griffin B, Ullman AJ, Rickard CM, Plummer K. Peripheral intravenous catheter clinical care standard adherence in emergency departments: a qualitative study underpinned by the behaviour change wheel. J Adv Nurs. 2024;00:1–15. doi:10.1111/jan.16409

    Xu HG, Doubrovsky A, Rickard CM, Rockliff L, Tang C, Ullman AJ. Peripheral intravenous catheter care at Australian emergency departments: a cross-sectional observational study. J Adv Nurs. 2025;81(12):8597-8607. doi:10.1111/jan.16810

    Xu HG, Doubrovsky A, Robinson N, Rickard C, Ray-Barruel G. Mismatch between antecubital peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and contrast CT use in the emergency department: a retrospective analysis. Emerg Med Australas. 2026;38(1):e70208. doi:10.1111/1742-6723.70208

    Xu HG, Rickard CM, Takashima M, Butterfield M, Pink E, Ullman AJ. Exploring Australian emergency department clinicians’ knowledge, attitudes and adherence to the national peripheral intravenous catheter clinical care standard: a cross-sectional national survey. Emerg Med Australas. 2023;35(5):759-770. doi:10.1111/1742-6723.14214

  • Season 2 Episode 4: February 10, 2026 | Advancing Med-Surg Nursing: Strengthening IV Competency, Collaboration, and New Nurse Support
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    In this conversation, Kristi Reguin-Hartman, president of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and Hayley Sweetser, co-host of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) podcast, explore the challenges new nurses face in IV management. They discuss the critical role of hands-on practice, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing specialties, and the importance of strong patient education and communication, particularly between emergency departments and medical-surgical units. The conversation also addresses ongoing staffing challenges and underscores the need to build and maintain IV therapy competencies. Additionally, Ms Sweetser and Dr Reguin-Hartman highlight opportunities for future collaboration between organizations to strengthen nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

    In this conversation, Kristi Reguin-Hartman, president of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and Hayley Sweetser, co-host of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) podcast, explore the challenges new nurses face in IV management. They discuss the critical role of hands-on practice, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing specialties, and the importance of strong patient education and communication, particularly between emergency departments and medical-surgical units.

    The conversation also addresses ongoing staffing challenges and underscores the need to build and maintain IV therapy competencies. Additionally, Ms Sweetser and Dr Reguin-Hartman highlight opportunities for future collaboration between organizations to strengthen nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

    Kristi Reguin-Hartman, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC

    Kristi Reguin-Hartman, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, has more than 20 years of experience in acute care nursing, professional development, and advanced practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her expertise in technology implementation, product management, and clinical education drives her focus on streamlining workflows through data-driven approaches. She started her nursing journey with an ADN from Nassau Community College in Long Island, New York, and has completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington. Dr Reguin-Hartman currently works as a Clinical Transformation Manager for Philips Healthcare in the Hospital Patient Monitoring division and as Clinical Instructor with East Carolina University. She volunteers for the North Carolina Nurses Association and has volunteered for the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) since 2012. She is currently in the second year of her 2-year term as AMSN President.

    Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C,

    Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware, who provides support to patients and caregivers within an acute medicine service line. She has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. In her current position, Ms Sweetser is working toward reducing overall patient harm events, improving nursing professional practice, standardizing care processes, and fostering a culture of safety through interdisciplinary collaboration. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice. One of the exciting ways that she gets to communicate best practices is on the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN’s) Med-Surg Moments podcast.

    Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC

    Guests: Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ and Kristi Reguin-Hartman, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC

    In this conversation, Kristi Reguin-Hartman, president of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and Hayley Sweetser, co-host of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) podcast, explore the challenges new nurses face in IV management. They discuss the critical role of hands-on practice, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing specialties, and the importance of strong patient education and communication, particularly between emergency departments and medical-surgical units.

    The conversation also addresses ongoing staffing challenges and underscores the need to build and maintain IV therapy competencies. Additionally, Ms Sweetser and Dr Reguin-Hartman highlight opportunities for future collaboration between organizations to strengthen nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

  • Advancing Infusion Safety Through Smart Pump EHR Interoperability
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/29/2026

    This session examines how smart pump–electronic health record (EHR) interoperability improves infusion safety, accuracy, and workflow efficiency. Participants will explore how bidirectional data exchange between pumps and EHRs reduces manual programming errors and enhances clinical decision-making. The discussion will highlight key technical and clinical components that support safe, reliable integration, along with real-world outcomes demonstrating error reduction and workflow optimization. Common challenges, such as data mapping, validation, and user adoption will be addressed, with practical strategies for overcoming them. Attendees will also learn how to use interoperability data and continuous quality improvement (CQI) methods to monitor performance and drive ongoing safety improvements. By the end of the session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to implement, sustain, and optimize interoperable infusion systems.

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    This session examines how smart pump–electronic health record (EHR) interoperability improves infusion safety, accuracy, and workflow efficiency. Participants will explore how bidirectional data exchange between pumps and EHRs reduces manual programming errors and enhances clinical decision-making. The discussion will highlight key technical and clinical components that support safe, reliable integration, along with real-world outcomes demonstrating error reduction and workflow optimization. Common challenges, such as data mapping, validation, and user adoption will be addressed, with practical strategies for overcoming them. Attendees will also learn how to use interoperability data and continuous quality improvement (CQI) methods to monitor performance and drive ongoing safety improvements. By the end of the session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to implement, sustain, and optimize interoperable infusion systems.

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 

    • Understand the role of smart pumps in enhancing infusion safety
    • Recognize the benefits and challenges of interoperability with clinical systems
    • Explain how smart pump EHR interoperability enhances infusion safety and workflow efficiency
    • Identify key technical and clinical components of interoperable infusion systems
    • Summarize current evidence and outcomes from interoperability implementations
    • Recognize common challenges and strategies for maintaining safe, reliable integration
    • Utilize data and CQI methods to monitor and improve interoperable infusion practices
    • Identify best practices for drug library programming and maintenance

    Sheryl Krause, PhD, RN, CEN, ACNS-BC

    Sheryl Krause, PhD, RN, CEN, ACNS-BC, worked as a bedside nurse in oncology, obstetrics, and the emergency department for 19 years before becoming a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in the emergency department in 2005. As a CNS, Dr Krause is passionate about ensuring that nurses have access to technology that enhances patient safety without disrupting efficient and effective workflows. She completed her PhD in Nursing with a minor in Industrial and Systems Engineering in 2024. The study of human factors in health care informed her thinking about infusion therapy practices. While in the PhD program, she led a project to implement smart pump technology and interoperability. Dr Krause presented the related outcomes at the 2023 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care.

    CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

    Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

    Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: January 29, 2029

    To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

    The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

  • Optimizing Outcomes: Evidence-Based Approaches to Vascular Access Device Selection
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/28/2026

    Selecting the appropriate vascular access device is critical when administering high-risk medications. Infusion nurses often face institutional barriers that prevent them from following evidence-based guidelines, leading to patient harm. This session provides an overview of the risks associated with incorrect device selection and introduces the INS 2024 Vesicant List as a tool for guiding safe infusion practices. Learners will explore how decision-making support tools can empower nurses to advocate for appropriate care. In this session, we will examine how clinical judgment, updated guidelines, and technology can work together to improve vascular access outcomes.

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    Selecting the appropriate vascular access device is critical when administering high-risk medications. Infusion nurses often face institutional barriers that prevent them from following evidence-based guidelines, leading to patient harm. This session provides an overview of the risks associated with incorrect device selection and introduces the INS 2024 Vesicant List as a tool for guiding safe infusion practices. Learners will explore how decision-making support tools can empower nurses to advocate for appropriate care. In this session, we will examine how clinical judgment, updated guidelines, and technology can work together to improve vascular access outcomes.

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 
    • Review key factors that influence vascular access device (VAD) selection in clinical practice
    • Understand infusion-related considerations such as solution characteristics, administration methods, and therapy duration
    • Recognize patient and vessel-related risks associated with infusion therapy
    • Utilize educational resources to support informed, evidence-based decision-making for device selection

    Barb Nickel, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CRNI®

    Clinical Nurse Specialist

    CommonSpirit Health

    Barb Nickel, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CRNI® is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at a large health care system in the United States, responsible for staff development and process improvement to optimize outcomes in multiple areas of clinical practice, including critical care, infusion therapy, sepsis, and new graduate transition to practice. Ms Nickel has presented nationally and internationally and published in several peer-review journals on infusion-related topics. She was the chair of the 2024 INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice Committee, and is now chair of the 2027 Standards Committee. She also serves as Adjunct Research Fellow for Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.

    CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

    Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

    Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: January 28, 2029

    To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

    The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

  • Integrated vs Non-Integrated Peripheral IV Catheters: Evidence, Application, and Context in Clinical Practice
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/27/2026

    Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are among the most frequently used medical devices, yet the optimal choice between integrated and non-integrated systems is still debated. Despite strong conceptual advantages for integrated designs, real-world evidence has not consistently demonstrated superiority across all clinical contexts. This session will explore current evidence, practical implications, and cost–benefit considerations for device selection. Drawing on recent trials and clinical experience, we will discuss when integrated catheters may offer measurable benefit and when non-integrated devices may perform equally well. Participants will gain tools to interpret the evidence within the context of their own clinical environment and patient population

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    Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are among the most frequently used medical devices, yet the optimal choice between integrated and non-integrated systems is still debated. Despite strong conceptual advantages for integrated designs, real-world evidence has not consistently demonstrated superiority across all clinical contexts.

    This session will explore current evidence, practical implications, and cost–benefit considerations for device selection. Drawing on recent trials and clinical experience, we will discuss when integrated catheters may offer measurable benefit and when non-integrated devices may perform equally well. Participants will gain tools to interpret the evidence within the context of their own clinical environment and patient population.

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 
    • Describe the structural and functional differences between integrated and non-integrated PIVCs
    • Discuss current evidence regarding device performance, complications, and cost-effectiveness across different patient populations and care settings
    • Explain how contextual factors, such as insertion site, gauge, expected dwell time, and inserter experience affect PIVC outcomes and the applicability of published findings

    Tricia Kleidon, PhD, MNSc, BNSc

    Tricia Kleidon, Phd, MNSc (Nurse Practitioner), BSc (Nursing), is a Nurse Practitioner in Paediatric Vascular Assessment and Management at Queensland Children’s Hospital and a Research Fellow at The University of Queensland. She works within a dynamic clinical and research team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and reducing vascular access-related complications. Dr Kleidon recently completed her PhD, which focused on techniques and technologies to improve first-time peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion success, and reduce complications. She is passionate about the intersection of research and clinical practice and is always up for sharing ideas—preferably over a spritz or 2.

    DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, AL-CIP, FAPIC

    DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, AL-CIP, FAPIC, has been involved in infection prevention and infectious diseases for over a decade, with experience spanning research, state public health, academics, and acute care hospitals. With a background in human biology and epidemiology, his focus is on the intersection of antimicrobial resistance, device-associated infections, and infection prevention. Mr Shannon is the 2025 Immediate Past President of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Indiana. He was a clinical reviewer for the 2021 INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and a co-author of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters. Most recently, he served as the lead author for the APIC Implementation Guide for Preventing Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSIs) in Adults.

    CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

    Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

    Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: January 27, 2029

    To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

    The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

  • Season 2 Episode 3: January 30, 2026 | Expanding Protection Against CABSI and CLABSI
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    Sponsored by: Solventum. In this episode, DJ Shannon, an infection preventionist, discusses the challenges and advancements in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSI). The conversation covers persistent challenges faced by clinicians, the impact of bloodstream infections on health care systems, evolving standards in infection prevention, and the importance of collaboration among health care professionals. Mr Shannon also highlights innovations in vascular access protection and the significance of clinician confidence in adopting new practices.

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    In this episode, DJ Shannon, an infection preventionist, discusses the challenges and advancements in preventing catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSI). The conversation covers persistent challenges faced by clinicians, the impact of bloodstream infections on health care systems, evolving standards in infection prevention, and the importance of collaboration among health care professionals. Mr Shannon also highlights innovations in vascular access protection and the significance of clinician confidence in adopting new practices.

    DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, AL-CIP, FAPIC

    DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, AL-CIP, FAPIC, has been involved in infection prevention and infectious diseases for over a decade, with experience spanning research, state public health, academics, and acute care hospitals. With a background in human biology and epidemiology, his focus is on the intersection of antimicrobial resistance, device-associated infections, and infection prevention. Mr Shannon is the 2025 Immediate Past President of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Indiana. He was a clinical reviewer for the 2021 INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and a co-author of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters. Most recently, he served as the lead author for the APIC Implementation Guide for Preventing Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSIs) in Adults.

    Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC

    Guest: DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, FAPIC

    In this episode, DJ Shannon, an infection preventionist, discusses the challenges and advancements in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSI). The conversation covers persistent challenges faced by clinicians, the impact of bloodstream infections on health care systems, evolving standards in infection prevention, and the importance of collaboration among health care professionals. Mr Shannon also highlights innovations in vascular access protection and the significance of clinician confidence in adopting new practices.

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