Application of the 2024 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice in Critical Care

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Evidence-based infusion therapy practice is essential to optimize patient outcomes in critical care. Infusion Nurses Society Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice are global, evidence-based clinical guidelines in areas such as central line insertion, vasopressor administration, extravasation and complex medication regimens. This foundational presentation describes the methodology used to revise the 2024 Standards, illustrate application in critical care and identify research priorities.

Objectives

Explain the methodology used to revise the 2024 Infusion Nurses Society Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
Describe the application of the Standards to inform clinical practice in critical care.
Identify current research trends and priorities in vascular access selection and management in critical care.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.