a forum for medication safety
& clinical competency.
In October 2025, two high school seniors from Minnesota launched TogetherIV, an app designed to connect infusion patients across the country. Co-founders Luke Wachowiak and Logan Bracken were inspired by Wachowiak’s own experience as an infusion patient and recognized the need for an accessible community outlet. Luke Wachowiak (left) and
In this article, Dr. Jill Paslier, PharmD, CSP, FISMP discusses the growth of specialty infusion pharmacy and the increasing demand for pharmacists. She covers the challenges in hiring and training for the infusion setting, and provides a framework for enhancing training to ensure success for pharmacy teams. Infusion therapy is
The Emily Jerry Foundation was founded almost two decades ago following a tragic and preventable medication error that resulted in the death of two-year-old Emily Jerry. Her father and founder of EJF, Chris Jerry, shares the Foundation’s journey and the change they have sparked in the industry over the years.
Read about the differences between biologics for cancer and chemotherapy with Bailey Klingaman in this RxToolKit blog. When determining which is right for a patient, learn all about the different kinds of therapies, how they work, their effectiveness and their side effects. Both biologics and chemotherapy are popular therapies used
Bailey Klingaman walks through the technology available to infusion teams that relieve burdens on clinicians and reduce medication errors. From smart IV pumps to the new Smarthood™, explore the technology and its implications for patient safety. Intravenous (IV) infusion therapy is a complex delivery method involving the administration of medications or
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
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
In Part Two of 50 Celebs You Didn’t Known Had a Health Condition, Bailey Klingaman walks through the remaining of the 50 celebrities with health conditions. This includes a breakdown of the conditions they face (the symptoms, causes, and treatment options) and which celebrities have the condition. If you haven’t
In Part One of 50 Celebs You Didn’t Known Had a Health Condition, Bailey Klingaman walks through the celebrities with autoimmune diseases, disorders, and conditions. Learn about the conditions themselves (the symptoms, causes, and treatment options) and which of your favorite celebrities is dealing with something behind the scenes—or in
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
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
Bailey Klingaman compiles a list of resources available for second victims of medication errors, the clinicians. These resources include guidance on supporting individuals with second victim syndrome, explanations on the process of recovery, and details on reporting errors to the appropriate authorities. With highly-publicized cases like the criminal case of
