INSide Scoop

Our recurring feature, INSide Scoop, serves to keep you informed on things happening within INS, as well as upcoming events, items of interest, exciting new educational deliverables, certification news and additional, current information.

Publications

The Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 9th edition is slated for publication as a supplement to the Journal of Infusion Nursing in January 2024. Phase one of the revision process is now complete: the revised Standards draft (491 pages) went out for public comment from May 1-27, 2023, and 144 reviews were completed. Phase two revisions are now underway: the Standards of Practice Committee is analyzing and incorporating the generous and in-depth feedback received during the review process. INS and the Standards of Practice Committee are grateful to the clinical experts from around the globe who reviewed the initial draft and wish to express our sincere appreciation for those who shared their knowledge and expertise.

Membership

In recognition of INS’s 50th anniversary, we are offering 50% off all books in the INS bookstore. As you can see, this keeps Susan busy shipping these valued products out on a daily basis. You can enjoy this discount on INS’s signature resource Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice as well as all 5 versions of the Policies and Procedures for Infusion Therapy and all the CRNI® study resources!

Celebrate 50 years with us and keep Susan hopping by placing your orders now.

Marketing

Congratulations to Whitney Hall on her recent promotion! Whitney’s creative flair and interest in furthering her education in the graphic design area has earned her the new title of graphic design and marketing manager. Whitney is responsible for all INS/INCC messaging, both digital and print. Her aptitude for graphic design soon became apparent and paired well with her already strong project management skills. If you have noticed that INS/INCC media has a fresh new look in our messaging and social channels, that can all be attributed to Whitney. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved promotion!

Education

Webinar Opportunities

Have you recently completed an evidence-based quality improvement project or published an article about your research findings? If so, consider sharing your advancement of best practice through evidence-based practice and research. INS is inviting you to submit a proposed webinar. To apply, click here. INS will evaluate potential speakers’ expertise based on their research, projects, publications, and prior speaking experiences. Additionally, industry partners are encouraged to consider sponsoring a CE-accredited or non-CE webinar. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Marlene Steinheiser, Director of Clinical Education, via email at marlene.steinheiser@ins1.org.

Ins 2024

Even though INS 2023 is close in our rearview mirror, we have begun preparations for INS 2024, which will be held May 18-21 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The INS education team is currently reviewing INS 2023 sessions and meeting evaluations, and we will be meeting this summer and fall to determine the learning needs of our meeting attendees and plan next year’s sessions. We will continue the veINS track comprised of sessions devoted to the important aspect of infusion therapy, the vasculature, as well as the track of sessions which specifically focus on care provided in alternative care settings. We look forward to continuing our global reach with speakers and attendees. The call for abstracts for INS 2024 is open now, and will close August 30, 2023. Submit an abstract here

2023 Fall Virtual: Vesicants, Risk Factors, and Preventative Interventions

Extravasation may result in severe patient injuries including scarring, permanent functional impairment, and even loss of a limb. Such injuries are preventable when clinicians identify which medications and solutions are vesicants, understand infusion-related risks, and implement preventative interventions. An INS task force was formed to review and update the 2017 vesicant list, identify current issues and risks relative to vesicant administration, and revise the extravasation prevention checklist. Presented by members of the task force, this INS virtual symposium addresses 5 challenging aspects of mitigating the risk of extravasations: identifying vesicants, optimal vascular access device and site choice, clinical practices to avoid extravasation, prevention of legalities with case study examples, and implementation of organizational policies and procedures.

Meetings

Exhibit space for INS 2024 is available! The INS 2023 was a sold-out exhibition, so reserve your exhibit ASAP.

INS 2024 will be at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This is your opportunity to meet face to face with hundreds of professionals and showcase the newest products and services on the infusion therapy market.

Reserve Exhibit Space Today!

• Sponsorship & Advertising Options Coming Soon

• Attendee Registration Opening in December

View these webinars and more on-demand: www.learningcenter.ins1.org/webinars

An Updated Evidence-Based Practice Bundle for Blood Cultures

Mitigating the Risks Associated with IV Push Medications

Listen to these podcasts and more on-demand: www.learningcenter.ins1.org/podcasts

Chat with Matt: The Importance of Hemodilution in Infusion Therapy

Plasma-Derived Medications: Donors Make Them Possible

The Positive Impact of Rapid Infusions

Safe IV Push Medication Administration Practice