What are the real financial and human costs of a medication error? In this article, Bailey Klingaman explores the direct, indirect, and intangible costs of a single error and the impacts on patients, clinicians, and healthcare organizations. From prolonged hospitalizations
What is titration and why is it so important for safe medication administration? Chuck DiTrapano, RPh and Maegan Brehm, PharmD explore the significance and objectives of titration schedules, how they impact adverse reactions, and the application of titration to different
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
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
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
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
Dive into a list of the most common abbreviations and dosage conversions seen in infusion medication administration with Bailey Klingaman as she walks through frequently used IV formulas and calculations clinicians in the field should be familiar with. Understanding proper
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)
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
Chuck DiTrapano, RPh and Bailey Klingaman explore the meaning of a culture of safety in clinical organizations. By understanding the motivation of clinicians and application of technology to the practice, organizations can assess the value of safety to its company culture.
