Welcome to the INS Knowledge Center
The INS Knowledge Center offers access to unparalleled educational material for the infusion professional. Developed as a means to augment INS’ existing live continuing education offerings, this online learning platform houses a wide variety of educational programming, content, and resources in one central location.
Webinars
Recommendations for Frequency of Assessment of the Short Peripheral Catheter Site
Recorded on September 18, 2012
This session has been approved for 0.8 contact hours and 1 CRNI® recertification unit.
Complications associated with peripheral IV catheter use are well known including phlebitis, infiltration/extravasation, and infection. Ongoing and regular assessment is essential to identify early signs and symptoms and ensure prompt intervention including catheter removal.
Recorded on September 18, 2012
This session has been approved for 0.8 contact hours and 1 CRNI® recertification unit.
Complications associated with peripheral IV catheter use are well known including phlebitis, infiltration/extravasation, and infection. Ongoing and regular assessment is essential to identify early signs and symptoms and ensure prompt intervention including catheter removal.
Treatment Options for Gout: An Overview for Infusion and Rheumatology Nurses
Recorded on May 3, 2011
Developed in conjunction with the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) and presented by Victoria Ruffing, RN, Nurse Manager, Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, this program will focus on the roles of the infusion and rheumatology nursing communities in the treatment of gout.
Recorded on May 3, 2011
Developed in conjunction with the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) and presented by Victoria Ruffing, RN, Nurse Manager, Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, this program will focus on the roles of the infusion and rheumatology nursing communities in the treatment of gout.
Developing an Infusion Alliance: A Benchmark for Success
Recorded on August 11, 2009
Developed through a nursing education grant from B. Braun Medical, this 60 minute webinar will focus on two very important components of a successful Infusion Alliance - the implementation of evidence-based practices and the financial benefits it provides to the organization.
Recorded on August 11, 2009
Developed through a nursing education grant from B. Braun Medical, this 60 minute webinar will focus on two very important components of a successful Infusion Alliance - the implementation of evidence-based practices and the financial benefits it provides to the organization.
Educational Programming
2012 One-Day Program: Peripheral Infusion Complications Leading to Sentinel Events
Recorded on November 2, 2012
Peripheral infusion therapy complications can lead to serious sequelae resulting in disability or death. Research has indicated that infection and significant morbidity have been associated with peripheral infusion therapy complications such as phlebitis, infiltration, or extravasation. This session will define the sentinel events associated with peripheral infusion therapy and discuss the strategies that can be used to minimize the occurrence of these events.
Recorded on November 2, 2012
Peripheral infusion therapy complications can lead to serious sequelae resulting in disability or death. Research has indicated that infection and significant morbidity have been associated with peripheral infusion therapy complications such as phlebitis, infiltration, or extravasation. This session will define the sentinel events associated with peripheral infusion therapy and discuss the strategies that can be used to minimize the occurrence of these events.
2012 One-Day Program: Legal Ramifications for Documentation
Recorded on November 2, 2012
The quality of infusion therapy is evaluated by the quality of the nursing documentation. Accurate and complete documentation is considered a professional standard of nursing practice. Documentation that is incomplete or not consistent with organizational policy, state regulations, or state boards of nursing can be used to support an allegation of negligent care. This session will discuss the legal ramifications of inaccurate or incomplete documentation of infusion therapy and strategies the infusion nurse can use to avoid potential legal consequences.
Recorded on November 2, 2012
The quality of infusion therapy is evaluated by the quality of the nursing documentation. Accurate and complete documentation is considered a professional standard of nursing practice. Documentation that is incomplete or not consistent with organizational policy, state regulations, or state boards of nursing can be used to support an allegation of negligent care. This session will discuss the legal ramifications of inaccurate or incomplete documentation of infusion therapy and strategies the infusion nurse can use to avoid potential legal consequences.
2012 One-Day Program: Risk-Benefit Analysis of Central Vascular Access Devices
Recorded on November 2, 2012
Choosing the appropriate central vascular access device (CVAD) is essential to the successful administration of infusion therapy. With so many devices available, the choice has become more complicated. Which device is most appropriate for the mastectomy patient or the patient with a pacemaker? A risk-benefit analysis will assist the health care team in the choice of a CVAD to obtain the best possible patient outcomes. This session will discuss the process of risk-benefit analysis in the selection of a CVAD for the infusion therapy patient.
Recorded on November 2, 2012
Choosing the appropriate central vascular access device (CVAD) is essential to the successful administration of infusion therapy. With so many devices available, the choice has become more complicated. Which device is most appropriate for the mastectomy patient or the patient with a pacemaker? A risk-benefit analysis will assist the health care team in the choice of a CVAD to obtain the best possible patient outcomes. This session will discuss the process of risk-benefit analysis in the selection of a CVAD for the infusion therapy patient.
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Educational Resources
The Educational Resources section of the INS Knowledge Center provides links to many online educational programs and tools, some of which have been developed by commercial entities. This section will give the infusion professional access to a wide variety of infusion-related material that will help increase her/his knowledge base.
Extravasation with Power Injection: Techniques and Technology to Mitigate Risks
Recorded on May 2, 2012
The incidence of extravasation of contrast media has increased since the introduction of power injection. Published rates are low; however, the high number of computed tomography procedures puts many patients at risk. The outcomes for an individual patient can be devastating and long-lasting.
Recorded on May 2, 2012
The incidence of extravasation of contrast media has increased since the introduction of power injection. Published rates are low; however, the high number of computed tomography procedures puts many patients at risk. The outcomes for an individual patient can be devastating and long-lasting.
Peripheral IV Catheters and Blood Exposure: Is It an Issue?
Recorded on May 1, 2012
In the US, healthcare workers insert over 300 million short peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters every year. The insertion of a PIV catheter predisposes the nurse to certain occupational hazards, such as needlestick injury and blood exposure.
Recorded on May 1, 2012
In the US, healthcare workers insert over 300 million short peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters every year. The insertion of a PIV catheter predisposes the nurse to certain occupational hazards, such as needlestick injury and blood exposure.
Elevating the Standard of Care in Peripheral Venous Access: The POWERWAND
Recorded on April 30, 2012
Peripheral venous access is fraught with hazard: PIVs last, on average, only 44 hours due mainly to phlebitis and infiltration. Most inpatients suffer repetitive IV sticks, for both restarts and blood draws. As one nurse recently said, the current “standard” allows patients to be tortured and tormented. The POWERWAND is the first peripheral IV to allow for full length-of-stay IV therapy and reliable blood sampling. POWERWAND patients are now experiencing ONE STICK hospitalizations.
Recorded on April 30, 2012
Peripheral venous access is fraught with hazard: PIVs last, on average, only 44 hours due mainly to phlebitis and infiltration. Most inpatients suffer repetitive IV sticks, for both restarts and blood draws. As one nurse recently said, the current “standard” allows patients to be tortured and tormented. The POWERWAND is the first peripheral IV to allow for full length-of-stay IV therapy and reliable blood sampling. POWERWAND patients are now experiencing ONE STICK hospitalizations.
Mucocutaneous Blood Exposure and Peripheral Catheters: Acknowledging the Risk, Documenting Occurrences
Recorded on April 30, 2012
Discussions among nurses and two recent published surveys reveal anecdotal reports of blood exposure to mucous membranes during peripheral IV catheter insertion; however, an integrative literature review found no documented reports of these events. Reports of all percutaneous injuries are about four times greater than those from all mucocutaneous blood exposures, indicating the continued need for improvements in and correct use of engineered safety devices.
Recorded on April 30, 2012
Discussions among nurses and two recent published surveys reveal anecdotal reports of blood exposure to mucous membranes during peripheral IV catheter insertion; however, an integrative literature review found no documented reports of these events. Reports of all percutaneous injuries are about four times greater than those from all mucocutaneous blood exposures, indicating the continued need for improvements in and correct use of engineered safety devices.
