Intro to Administration Methods & Infusion Devices
In this RxToolKit article, Maegan Brehm, PharmD explores infusion administration methods, which are used to propel a drug from its container (i.e. infusion bag, syringe, or bottle) to the patient. She covers the administration methods, the infusion devices used to achieve administration, and how each one works. There are many different types of infusion devices […]
Empowering Advocacy: A Look Inside Champions’ Weekend
In this RxToolKit article, Infusion Access Foundation’s (IAF) Maggie Lynch shares the details and mission of IAF’s Champions’ Weekend event. From what the weekend entails to how other patients and individuals can get involved, this latest blog covers the ins and outs of one of IAF’s most impactful initiatives. Who We Are: The Infusion Access […]
A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Vascular Access Devices
In this RxToolKit article, Katie Nesbitt, PharmD, BCPS introduces intravenous therapy, the conditions it treats, and why someone might choose this method of administration. She also explores the different types of vascular access devices, considerations for medication administration, complications associated with VADs and their management, and the pharmacist’s role in the management of VADs. What […]
Continuing Education: Shaping the Commitment to Lifelong Learning
Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Nurse Educator Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC and Director of Clinical Education Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI® join us to discuss the importance of continuing education (CE) for the nursing practice, including its benefits for clinicians, common barriers to learning, and available educational resources provided by INS. Nursing practice […]
Enhancing Medication Error Surveillance for Improved Patient Safety
In this article, Dr. Jill Paslier, PharmD, CSP, FISMP analyzes the benefits of medication error surveillance and how it can enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes. Dr. Paslier provides three key components to implementing a successful MES program, and highlights the probable outcomes of increased monitoring. Introduction to Medication Error Surveillance Medication error surveillance […]
Guiding Providers Through the Complexities of Ig Therapy for Patient Safety
IgNS President/CEO Luba Sobolevsky and Director of Educational Resources Rachel Colletta explore the factors that make immunoglobulin therapy so complex, and the different solutions and resources clinicians can use to ensure safe and effective treatment. The Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) emerged in 2012 as the leading multidisciplinary association for healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in the […]
Why, Who & How: Infusion Center Accreditation
NICA Accreditation Program Director Edie Gigot, MSN, RN, MBA explains the importance of established standards in healthcare and expands on the National Infusion Center Association’s Standards of Excellence for Ambulatory Infusion Centers. Edie also explores the application of these standards in infusion center accreditation, discussing the why, who, and how of becoming a NICA-accredited center. […]
IV Therapy Advocacy Through the Lens of a Nurse
Marlene M. Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®, shares her personal experiences with self-advocacy in infusion therapy. As a seasoned infusion professional, Dr. Steinheiser has not only advocated for her own safety and educated the clinicians around her, but has extended her guidance to family, teaching others how to ensure they receive the best IV therapy possible. […]
The Vital Role of Pharmacy Technicians
The following post was written by Chris Jerry of the Emily Jerry Foundation. Chris tragically lost his daughter as a result of a preventable medical error made by a pharmacy technician. We are grateful to Chris for his courage in sharing his story as well as for the work he is doing to bring light […]
It’s Time for Pharmacy to Find Ways to Collect and Share Information
A big thanks goes out to Jerry Fahrni, Founder of Jerry Fahrni Consulting and Director of Pharmacy Services at Sutter Health, for allowing RxToolKit to republish his article on electronic medical records, data collection, and pharmaceutical practices. Regardless of what everyone thinks, the healthcare industry is in the infancy of “big data”. The concept isn’t […]