BookBarbara Nickel, Lisa Gorski, Tricia Kleidon, Amy Kyes, Michelle DeVries, Samantha Keogh, Britt Meyer, Mary Jo Sarver, Rachael Crickman, Jenny Ong, Simon Clare, Mary E. Hagle.
Summary: "This edition of the Standards was written and developed by an international group of clinical experts who are entrenched in the altruistic pursuit of excellence in infusion therapy. The rigor applied to the revision of this edition is exceptional. Additional content addresses 3 emerging practice challenges/trends in infusion therapy through the inclusion of new standards: Drug Diversion in Infusion Therapy, Vasopressor Administration, and Home Infusion Therapy. The Standards statements are declarative and straightforward, establishing the practice expectations of each clinician by which the quality of practice, service, or education is judged"-- Page S1.
Contents:
Infusion therapy practice
Patient and clinician safety
Infection prevention and control
Infusion equipment
Vascular access device selection and insertion
Vascular access device management
Vascular access device complications
Other infusion devices
Infusion therapies.