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  • The Positive Impact of Rapid Infusions
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/26/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    ​Many high-acuity infusions are time and labor intensive, leading to poor patient adherence, treatment delays due to scheduling issues, and significant staff workload. As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduling these infusions can be even more difficult due to space restrictions. As many infusion centers around the nation face difficulties with scheduling, patient load, and nursing shortages, rapid infusion protocols can help to decrease the negative impact of these issues. In this session, a literature review and quality improvement project on rapid infusion protocols will be presented. Clinicians will explore key findings in research on rapid infusion protocols, including their impact on patient safety, nursing workload, and patient satisfaction. Further, we will discuss the results of an Ocrevus rapid infusion protocol project that was implemented in an outpatient infusion center. These findings and literature can assist clinicians in implementing rapid infusion protocols in a variety of infusion settings.

    Many high-acuity infusions are time and labor intensive, leading to poor patient adherence, treatment delays due to scheduling issues, and significant staff workload. As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduling these infusions can be even more difficult due to space restrictions. As many infusion centers around the nation face difficulties with scheduling, patient load, and nursing shortages, rapid infusion protocols can help to decrease the negative impact of these issues. In this session, a literature review and quality improvement project on rapid infusion protocols will be presented. Clinicians will explore key findings in research on rapid infusion protocols, including their impact on patient safety, nursing workload, and patient satisfaction. Further, we will discuss the results of an Ocrevus rapid infusion protocol project that was implemented in an outpatient infusion center. These findings and literature can assist clinicians in implementing rapid infusion protocols in a variety of infusion settings.

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

    • Describe the potential negative impacts of high-acuity, long infusions on both clinicians and patients.
    • Identify three key themes found in literature on rapid infusion protocols.
    • Explain the quality improvement project presented, including methods of implementation and key findings.
    • Describe at least one way in which a rapid infusion protocol could improve an issue in the clinician’s practice setting.

     

    Courtney Brandt, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    Courtney Brandt is a family nurse practitioner at Paragon Healthcare and a clinical assistant professor at Baylor University. She has five years of experience in infusion nursing as well as several years of experience in nursing education. Dr. Brandt has a passion for educating both her students and her patients and enjoys spending time ensuring her infusion patients understand their treatment and plan of care. She earned her master’s from Texas Tech University in 2017 and her doctorate from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2022. Her doctoral project on the implementation of an Ocrevus rapid infusion protocol was recently published in the Journal of Infusion Nursing. Dr. Brandt has also completed scholarly work in the area of simulation and the use of innovative technology in nursing education. She lives in Arlington, Texas with her husband and four young children.

    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 26, 2026

    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 2023 Virtual Conference
    Contains 16 Product(s)

    INS 2023 Virtual Conference will provide a great alternative for those who are not able to attend the in-person event. Participants will have the ability to attend 15 select sessions virtually and on-demand. This option also enables CRNI®s to earn up to 30 recertification (RU) units. The virtual conference will include some of the sessions in the veINS track devoted to an important aspect of infusion therapy, the vasculature and sessions included in the alternative care setting track dedicated to the care of patients outside of acute care settings.

    INS 2023 Virtual Conference will provide a great alternative for those who are not able to attend the in-person event. Participants will have the ability to attend 15 select sessions virtually and on-demand. This option also enables CRNI®s to earn up to 30 recertification (RU) units. The virtual conference will include some of the sessions in the veINS track devoted to an important aspect of infusion therapy, the vasculature and sessions included in the alternative care setting track dedicated to the care of patients outside of acute care settings.

  • You Can Write! Anatomy of Writing for Publication
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/15/2023

    ​Infusion nurses have an ethical duty to disseminate their knowledge, and writing for publication is one way to fulfill that duty. Publishing also can help with career advancement. However, barriers, such as lack of time and confidence, often stand in the way of nurses’ sharing their expertise. In this program, you’ll learn how to break through those barriers so you can meet your writing goals. The speaker will demystify the publishing process, from picking a topic to reviewing final PDFs, and show how, as is true of nursing in general, following key steps can lead to an optimal outcome—in this case, a published article. You’ll also learn about nonpublication options for your writing to enhance your career. This foundational program will help pave the way for aspiring authors and serve as a refresher for more experienced ones.

    Infusion nurses have an ethical duty to disseminate their knowledge, and writing for publication is one way to fulfill that duty. Publishing also can help with career advancement. However, barriers, such as lack of time and confidence, often stand in the way of nurses’ sharing their expertise. In this program, you’ll learn how to break through those barriers so you can meet your writing goals. The speaker will demystify the publishing process, from picking a topic to reviewing final PDFs, and show how, as is true of nursing in general, following key steps can lead to an optimal outcome—in this case, a published article. You’ll also learn about nonpublication options for your writing to enhance your career. This foundational program will help pave the way for aspiring authors and serve as a refresher for more experienced ones. 

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 
    • Describe strategies for breaking down barriers to writing for publication.
    • State how nonpublication options can improve writing skills.
    • Discuss steps of the publishing process.

    Cynthia Saver, MS, RN

    Cynthia Saver, MS, RN, is a communications expert and president of CLS Development, Inc., which provides writing, editing, and education services. She has more than three decades of publishing experience as a writer, editor, and senior editorial executive. Cynthia is the editor of and contributor to Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses, which is now in its fourth edition. Her articles have appeared in many nursing publications including Nursing Management, AORN Journal, Journal of Nursing Regulation, OR Manager, and the American Journal of Nursing, to name a few. She helped launch American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and served as its editorial director for 15 years. Cynthia has presented many programs on writing for publication.

    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 15, 2026

    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.

  • FAQs Related to COVID-19 Health Care Challenges
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    INS acknowledges the plight of the public, our members and valued colleagues, as we work collectively to manage the many concerns associated with COVID-19. Many are asking if INS is able to give “new guidance” regarding modification for adherence to the INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. While we are presently unable to recommend modifications to the established standards of practice (e.g., extend dressing change intervals, extend administration set change intervals, etc.), we recognize the challenges many are facing due to the limited number of caregivers and the scarcity of supplies.

    INS acknowledges the plight of the public, our members and valued colleagues, as we work collectively to manage the many concerns associated with COVID-19. Many are asking if INS is able to give “new guidance” regarding modification for adherence to the INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. While we are presently unable to recommend modifications to the established standards of practice (e.g., extend dressing change intervals, extend administration set change intervals, etc.), we recognize the challenges many are facing due to the limited number of caregivers and the scarcity of supplies.

    When experiencing scarcity or depletion of PPE and other health care supplies, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, each organization must determine the best alternative practices in order to ensure safest care for the patient and protection for the caregiver.

  • The Role of the Infusion Nurse in Monoclonal Antibody Administration
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/14/2022

    Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are used as an innovative and life-changing treatment and in prevention of an array of diagnoses and disorders. During this session, we will discuss the history of mAb development, how they differ from normal human antibody production, and the unique features of these medications versus more traditional drug therapies. In this presentation, we will also explore the inherent risks in these agents, the etiology of infusion reactions (IR), nursing strategies to mitigate risks, the assessment and nursing interventions for an IR, and considerations for home administration.

    Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are used as an innovative and life-changing treatment and in prevention of an array of diagnoses and disorders. During this session, we will discuss the history of mAb development, how they differ from normal human antibody production, and the unique features of these medications versus more traditional drug therapies. In this presentation, we will also explore the inherent risks in these agents, the etiology of infusion reactions (IR), nursing strategies to mitigate risks, the assessment and nursing interventions for an IR, and considerations for home administration.  

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: 
    • Discuss the development of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) and the manufacturing processes designed to decrease adverse events
    • Recognize 2 signs that may indicate a patient has developed antidrug antibodies
    • Identify nursing strategies to mitigate the risk of an infusion reaction
    • List the immediate steps in the management an acute infusion reaction

    Barbara McElroy, MSN, CRNI®, VA-BC

    Barbara McElroy is a clinical educator with 3 decades of experience in infusion and oncology nursing in a variety of settings including the home, clinic, and hospital.  She is an active contributor, writer, and speaker for multiple professional organizations with expertise in standards of care, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives.  Barbara is experienced as a nursing faculty in both pre- and post-license BSN programs; director of an LPN IV certificate program; and provides expertise in the standard of care in legal cases. She holds an MSN in nursing education and certifications in vascular access and infusion nursing. Barbara divides her time between the New Hampshire White Mountains and the Texas Hill Country and can be reached at mcelroy.barbara@gmail.com.

    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: December 14, 2025

    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.

  • Beyond Burnout: Mind-Body Skills for Healing Together
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/16/2022

    ​The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated the already existing secondary trauma in health care settings. While burnout is the emotional exhaustion associated with one’s workplace, secondary traumatic stress is experiencing the firsthand trauma of others. It is important to understand the difference in order to provide appropriate interventions to support well-being, work environments, and outcomes. In this session, we will discuss mind-body medicine and the use of mind-body skills as an evidence-based approach to support individuals experiencing secondary traumatic stress in addition to burnout.

    The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated the already existing secondary trauma in health care settings. While burnout is the emotional exhaustion associated with one’s workplace, secondary traumatic stress is experiencing the firsthand trauma of others. It is important to understand the difference in order to provide appropriate interventions to support well-being, work environments, and outcomes. In this session, we will discuss mind-body medicine and the use of mind-body skills as an evidence-based approach to support individuals experiencing secondary traumatic stress in addition to burnout. 

    Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 
    • Describe distinctions between stress, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress. 
    • Discuss the benefits of practicing mind-body medicine skills.
    • Identify how a mind-body skills group can support health care worker’s well-being. 

    Lesly Kelly, PhD, RN, FAAN

    Lesly Kelly, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a nurse scientist for the CommonSpirit Health. Dr. Kelly has a trajectory of health services research focusing on nurse staffing, the work environment, burnout and compassion fatigue, and nursing leadership. She has taught and facilitated evidence-based practice projects at the unit, hospital, and system level. Dr. Kelly obtained her PhD in nursing from the University of Arizona and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research.

    Aproteem Choudhury, BS

    Aproteem Choudhury BS, a faculty member at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), also serves as the mind-body interventionist in the division of child/adolescent psychiatry at Texas Children’s Hospital in his home of Houston, Texas. Apro, who is passionate about supporting the innate potential to heal through mind-body medicine, works to help individuals who face chronic physical illness and treatment-resistant psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. He received his BS in neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas and has a decade of biomedical and psychiatric clinical research. Apro has been trained extensively by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, which has impacted the lives of millions through their evidence-based model of self-awareness, skills, and mutual support. 

    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: November 16, 2025

    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.

  • Addressing the Current Challenges in Infusion Medication Safety
    Contains 6 Product(s)

    This Infusion Nurses Society virtual symposium addresses error causation, including the impact of human factors, the hazards within medication preparation and administration, the risk of medication errors with infusion pumps, the effects of an adverse event upon the clinician, and the use of teamwork as a foundation for safety. The propensity of humans to err causes us to continually strive to find ways to minimize errors when infusing medications. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the risk for errors due to staff shortages, concern about exposure to the virus, the emotional and physical stress of providing patient care, and the way patient care is delivered. This program offers new perspectives on preventing patient harm, supporting health care clinicians, and developing organizational safety systems.

    This Infusion Nurses Society virtual symposium addresses error causation, including the impact of human factors, the hazards within medication preparation and administration, the risk of medication errors with infusion pumps, the effects of an adverse event upon the clinician, and the use of teamwork as a foundation for safety. The propensity of humans to err causes us to continually strive to find ways to minimize errors when infusing medications. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the risk for errors due to staff shortages, concern about exposure to the virus, the emotional and physical stress of providing patient care, and the way patient care is delivered. This program offers new perspectives on preventing patient harm, supporting health care clinicians, and developing organizational safety systems.

  • Episode 92: October 28, 2022 - Chat with Matt: The Importance of Hemodilution in Infusion Therapy
    Contains 0 Component(s)

    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.

    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. 

    Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, CPUI

    CEO

    Vascular Access Consulting LLC

    Since 1993, Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, CPUI, has worked in an area of nursing where vascular access was a primary and essential skill, the emergency department, ICU/telemetry, home infusion and long-term care vascular access team. He currently works with multiple healthcare organizations as the CEO of Vascular Access Consulting LLC. Realizing his passion for vascular access, Mr. Gibson has spent the last decade serving national and local vascular access organizations, assumed leadership positions in multiple committees as resident advisor, spoken at various conferences, and authored the Detective Dane Chronicles. Mr. Gibson presently serves on the Association of Vascular Access (AVA) PIV task force and the AVA Public Policy Task Force. He is the past president and founder of the KIVAN, presidential advisor to IndiVAN and HoosierVAN and current president of the Michigan Association of Vascular Access Network.

    Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Director of Publications and Educational Design

    Guest: Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI©, VA-BC, CPUI

    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. 

    Resources:

    INS LEARNING CENTER - https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org/

    Infusion Nurses Society – www.ins1.org

  • Understanding Iron Deficiency Anemia
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/14/2022

    Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common diagnosis which occurs when body iron stores fall below the necessary levels to maintain steady state hemoglobin. IDA can be categorized into two main causes, low iron input (inadequate dietary intake or malabsorption) or increased iron output (usually from blood loss and rarely with urinary iron loss such as in nephrotic syndrome).

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    Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common diagnosis which occurs when body iron stores fall below the necessary levels to maintain steady state hemoglobin. IDA can be categorized into two main causes, low iron input (inadequate dietary intake or malabsorption) or increased iron output (usually from blood loss and rarely with urinary iron loss such as in nephrotic syndrome). 

    The topic of discussion will include basics of interpreting common labs used for diagnosing anemia including complete blood count (CBC), iron panel (including ferritin), B12/Folate, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) to help differentiate iron deficiency anemia from other causes such as anemia of chronic disease, bone marrow suppression from drugs, chronic kidney disease, or chronic hemolysis. First line treatment for iron deficiency anemia is often oral iron supplements, but when patient has a lack of response, or an intolerance to oral iron, IV iron infusions can restore the iron deficit. During this webinar, we will discuss the causes of IDA, the symptoms of IDA, safe IV iron infusion administration, and potential complications of IV iron infusions.

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

    1. Interpret commons labs used to differentiate iron deficiency anemia from other causes of anemia
    2. Describe the causes of and symptoms of IDA
    3. Review common treatment algorithms for treatment of iron deficiency
    4. Recognize the indications for intravenous iron replacement
    5. Discuss process for safe IV iron infusion administration
    6. Review common potential complications of iron administration and appropriate interventions

    Dr. Christopher Chen

    Dr. Christopher Chen received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in finance and biology. He then received both his medical degree and an MBA from the State University of New York at Buffalo after which he completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Arizona, Tucson. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology, and has been a preceptor for both the medical school and residency programs in Tucson since 2019.

    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: September14, 2025

    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.

  • Assessing Key Features in Gout
    Contains 3 Component(s)

    Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when extra uric acid in the body forms crystals in the joints, causing pain and swelling. Early diagnosis and treatment of gout are important to prevent complications. During this presentation, the presenter will provide an overview of gouty arthritis, discuss the patient’s journey, and elaborate on the principles and guidelines for the management of gout as well as on the associated comorbidities.

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    Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when extra uric acid in the body forms crystals in the joints, causing pain and swelling. Early diagnosis and treatment of gout are important to prevent complications. During this presentation, the presenter will provide an overview of gouty arthritis, discuss the patient’s journey, and elaborate on the principles and guidelines for the management of gout as well as on the associated comorbidities.

    At the conclusion of this session, the learner will be able to:
    1. Define the disease state of gout
    2. Discuss the pathophysiology of gout
    3. Review principles of disease management

    *There are no Contact Hours or Recertification Units provided for this webinar

    Vikram Garg, MD

    Vikram Garg, MD is a board-certified physician in internal medicine, rheumatology, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. He has over 6 years of direct patient care and teaching experience with assessment and treatment of all rheumatic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout.