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Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Vlasta Hakes, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs - Grifols Plasma is a vital source material for a number of plasma-derived medications that treat and prevent life-threatening diseases, illnesses and conditions. Plasma can’t be created in a laboratory or synthetically produced. Learn how plasma donation helps make therapies available for patients with bleeding disorders, Alpha-1antitrypsin deficiency, Guillain-Barre syndrome, infections and many other conditions.    Resources: ·       www.grifols.com (general information about Grifols) ·      www.grifolsplasma.com (general information about Grifols plasma donor centers, what you need when you donate, etc) ·      https://www.grifolsplasma.com/en/locations/find-a-donation-center (link to where to find a plasma donation center) ·      https://www.grifolsplasma.com/en/plasma-donor/why-donate

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Loretta Dorn, RN MSN CRNI®, Director of Clinical Liaisons – Fresenius Kabi US LLC Does your health care organization standardize practice for IV push medication administration? Do you have ready-to-administer drugs available for patient care? Learn how ready-to-administer drugs can improve patient safety and nursing practice. Listen as Loretta Dorn discusses the importance of standardizing IV push medication administration utilizing INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, and guidance provided by Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Resources: Home - Fresenius Kabi USA (fresenius-kabi.com) Ready-to-Administer Drugs - Fresenius Kabi USA (fresenius-kabi.com) Home | Institute For Safe Medication Practices (ismp.org) Safe Practice Guidelines for Adult IV Push Medications | Institute For Safe Medication Practices (ismp.org) QSEN Home – ·      IV Push Evidence-Based Practice Checklist - (qsen.org)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Becky S. Linn, Pharm.D., BCPS - Associate Clinical Professor, University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Antimicrobials are worth protecting to preserve their efficacy. Listen as Dr. Becky Linn discusses the antimicrobial stewardship, the drug development and resistance timeline, and educating patients regarding the effective use of antimicrobials. Resources: About Antibiotic Resistance | CDC 5 Things to Know | CDC Actions to Fight Antibiotic Resistance | CDC ANA-CDC-whitepaper.pdf – Redefining the Antibiotic Stewardship Team ANA white paper on antiobiotic stewardship - WSNA

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: Diane Wander, RN, BSN - Director of Clinical Programs, Moog® Medical Kathy Iacuone RN, BSN – Clinical Services Manager, Moog® Medical Craig Dice – Director of Sales – IV Sales, Moog®Medical When administering infusion therapy, the safety, accuracy, and precision of the infusion pump is essential. Learn about multi-therapy delivery options from clinical experts at Moog® Medical. Resources: CURLIN Infusion and Infinity Enteral Feeding Pumps - Moog Medical Infusion Therapy - CURLIN Infusion Pumps - Moog Medical Infusion Resource Center - Moog Medical  

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: Ahnalinn Prettyman, RN, CRNI® – Staff Nurse, Infusion Therapy Shirley Rodriguez, RN – Infusion Staff Nurse, Oncology    In celebration of  IV Nurse Day, listen in as two infusion nurses describe their clinical practice, the challenges they manage, and the rewards of their profession.   Resources: INS Strong – https://www.ins1.org/about-us/iv-nurse-day/ INSider – the official membership news publication of Infusion Nurses Society: https://issuu.com/infusionnursessociety/docs/insider_jan_feb_final

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: Emily Smith, BS, RDMS, RVT – CIVCO Medical Solutions Clinical Marketing Specialist Justin Reynolds – CIVCO Medical Solutions Product Line Manager Is it possible to use ultrasound technology for PIVC insertion without using ultrasound gel? Justin Reynolds and Emily Smith describe how to place vascular access devices using a 100% gel-free process. Resources: CIVCO Medical Solutions CIVCO - Envision™ Ultrasound Probe Covers & Scanning Pads EnvisionTMUltrasound Probe Cover Brochure 2018R-3063-REV-3.pdf (civco.com)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: ·      Marcia Wise, RN, VA-BC – Consultant/Clinical Educator, Adhezion Biomedical ·      Bryan Davis – Vice President, Vascular Access, Adhezion Biomedical Can tissue adhesive play a role in improving vascular access outcomes? Listen as Marcia Wise and Bryan Davis describe the use of cyanoacrylate adhesive for securement of vascular access devices and the potential benefits of this new approach to vascular access device care and maintenance. Resources: ·      Kleidon et al. A pilot randomized controlled trial of novel dressing and securement techniques in 101 pediatric patients. J Vasc Interv Radiol. September 2017. ·      Ullman et al. Innovative dressing and securement of tunneled central venous access devices in pediatrics: a pilot randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer. August 2017. ·      SecurePortIV® - Adhezion Biomedical

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Mary McGoldrick, MS, RN, CRNI®, Home Health Systems, Inc. Is the approach to infection prevention and control in the home care setting different during the pandemic? Listen as Mary McGoldrick, home care and hospice consultant, discusses this important topic. Resources: Home Health Systems, Inc. Home Care and Hospice Infection Prevention and Consulting McGoldrick, M. (2021). Home Care Infection Prevention and Control Program, 16th ed. Naples, FL: Home Health Systems. McGoldrick, M. (2020). Personal protective equipment removal: Preventing self-contamination. Home Healthcare Now, 38(3), 170-171. McGoldrick, M. (2019). Electronic visit verification: Infection prevention breaches when capturing the patient’s signature. Home Healthcare Now, 37(6), 260-261. McGoldrick, M. (2019). Personal protective equipment: Protecting the eyes. Home Healthcare Now, 37(4), 234-235. McGoldrick, M. (2017). Best practices for home care “bag technique” and the use of surface barriers. Home Healthcare Now, 35(9), 478-484.

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Adele A. Webb, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN What can you do to address moral distress? Listen as Adele Webb describes how to recognize the signs and symptoms of moral distress and why support systems and self-care are essential. Resources: ·      Moral Distress in Nursing: What You Need to Know. Moral Distress - AACN ·      AACN Position Statement: Moral Distress in Times of Crisis. AACN Position Statement: Moral Distress in Times of Crisis - AACN

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI©, VA-BC, CPUI In the United States, the estimated cost associated with poor short PIVC practices is $16.25 billion annually. Poor practices can lead to significant waste of supplies and clinician time, and more importantly, impact patient outcomes. Listen in on this chat with Matt Gibson as he talks about patients, practice, price, and responsibility.  Resources: INS LeaRNing Center - https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org/ Infusion Nurses Society – www.ins1.org

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC - Chief Executive Officer and Educational Specialist at PICC Excellence, Inc.  Standardizing practice for ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter (USGPIV) insertion helps clinicians develop consistent clinical skills that protect the patient, save time, and reduce costs. Listen in as Dr. Nancy Moureau describes UltraDrape, an innovative dressing that helps facilitate Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) and provides a dual-action barrier and securement in one. Resources: Parker Laboratories, INC. UltraDrape, UGPIV Barrier and Securement: Parker Laboratories, Inc. (parkerlabs.com) Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access (USGPIV). UltraDrape-WhitePaper-2018.pdf (parkerlabs.com) UltraDrape Brochure MKT_34-15-4_REV_2-web (parkerlabs.com)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Dan Degnan, PharmD, MS, CPPS, FASHP – Clinical Research Associate, Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy Purdue University Pump programming errors that occur when administering intravenous medication and fluid therapies often present grave consequences for the patient, which may result in the disruption of therapeutic regimen, over- or under-dosing leading to loss of intended therapeutic effect, debilitating injury, or even death. Many components are necessary for developing an organizational infrastructure that promotes safe patient care through the application of smart infusion pump technology and utilization of pump generated data. Listen as Dan Degnan and Dawn Berndt discuss what makes smart pumps so smart and the data that can save your patient’s life.  Resources: Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). ISMP Guidelines for Optimizing Safe Implementation and Use of Smart Infusion Pumps; 2020.  Guidelines for Optimizing Safe Implementation and Use of Smart Infusion Pumps | Institute For Safe Medication Practices (ismp.org)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: ·      Evelyn Chan, MBBS, MSc, DCH ·      Thomas Sutton Interested in innovative technology that supports pediatric pain management and procedure phobia? In the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, Standard 32, Pain Management with Venipuncture and Vascular Access Procedures, notes: “Use distraction techniques. The use of ‘virtual reality’ by use of a computer-simulated environment accessed through a head-mounted device was found to be effective in children in decreasing pain associated with venipuncture.” Listen in as Dr. Evelyn Chan and Thomas Sutton discuss Smileyscope, a virtual reality solution that “redefines fear through positive technology.” Resources: Chan, E., Hovenden, M., Ramage, E., et al. Virtual reality for pediatric needle procedural pain: two randomized clinical trials. J. Pediatr. 2019;209:160–167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.02.034 http://www.smileyscope.com/

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Sue Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI®, NEA-BC – President, INS Board of Directors Do you know the six standards of a healthy work environment? Is research part of your clinical practice? Are you ready to accept the Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM grand challenge? Listen as Sue Weaver, President of the INS Board of Directors shares her passion for research, explores the standards of healthy work environments, and encourages you to join Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM.  Resources: Hope, A, Munro C. Healthy work environment: resolutions for 2020. Am J Crit Care. 2020;29(1): 4–6. Healthy Work Environment: Resolutions for 2020 | American Journal of Critical Care | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (aacnjournals.org) Healthy work environments. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Healthy Work Environments - AACN Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation. HNHN | Home (healthynursehealthynation.org)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: • Nancy L. Moureau PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC • Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT) • Peter J. Carr PhD, MMedSc, BSc, RN The use of vascular visualization technology is recommended to increase insertion success of the most appropriate vessel while reducing insertion-related complications, thereby promoting vessel health and preserving the patient’s vasculature. In this episode of INS Infusion Room, leading experts Nancy Moureau, Dennis Ernst, and Peter Carr discuss the significance of vessel preservation, vascular visualization, and practice and educational goals that will improve patient outcomes.  Resources: INS Virtual Infusion Education Promoting Vessel Health and Preservation Through Vein Visualization June 29 & 30, 2021             Register here: https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org/2021JuneVirtual Moureau NL. The VHP model. In: Moureau NL, ed. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access[Open Access]. Springer, Cham; 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03149-7_1 Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access(available for Kindle through Amazon at no charge): https://amzn.to/37vTN8D

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Kelsey Taylor (Recorded June, 2019) Sickle cell disease is a family of blood disorders that affects the hemoglobin molecule in red blood cells, and impacts approximately 80 000 individuals in the United States. It’s the most common inherited blood disorder in this country, affecting 1 in 500 African Americans and 1 in 1000-1400 Hispanic Americans. In sickle cell disease, the hemoglobin molecules are atypical and change into a crescent—or sickle—shape. Those living with sickle cell disease often experience episodes of severe pain and suffer the effects of anemia, which causes extreme fatigue, shortness of breath and, in children, delayed growth and development. In adults, serious complications may include pulmonary hypertension, a form of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels that supply the lung. In this session, Kelsey Taylor described her experiences living with the disease and explains how she worked to advocate for those who experience sickle cell and other chronic conditions.       Resources: https://www.sciencemag.org/new... https://sponsored.bostonglobe.com/pfizer/dear-scientist-sickle-cell-disease/ https://youtu.be/qbSX8WnLhLU https://www.gofundme.com/f/hel... Sickle Cell Disease Foundation: Sickle Cell Disease Foundation (scdfc.org)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Marlene M. Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI® – INS Director of Clinical Education Abstract: Whether developing micro-learning capsules, traditional classroom lesson plans, or annual competency reviews, nursing education is designed to share specific information in its most accessible form. Learner engagement is essential to information retention; instruction design is essential to meaningful learning. In this podcast, Marlene Steinheiser and Dawn Berndt, the INS clinical education team shares practical tips for developing department- or organizational-based education programs.    Resources: Gorski LA, Hadaway L, Hagle ME, et al. Infusion therapy standards of practice. J Infus Nurs. 2021;44(suppl 1):S1-S224. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000396 Wright D. The Ultimate Guide to Competency Assessment in Health Care. 3rd edition. Minneapolis: Creative Health Care Management; 2005. Donna Wright - Creative Heath Car–e Management (chcm.com)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Maureen Burger MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACHE Abstract: Infection prevention in infusion therapy is crucial for safeguarding patient safety. Application of Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) is essential for all infusion-related procedures. Listen as Maureen Burger and Dawn Berndt discuss 12 potential breaches in aseptic technique and describe the actions that knowledgeable clinicians will take to keep their patients safe.  Resources: Gorski LA, Hadaway L, Hagle ME, et al. Infusion therapy standards of practice. J Infus Nurs. 2021;44(suppl 1):S1-S224. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000396 National Coalition for IV Push Safety: National Coalition for IV Push Safety (ncivps.org)

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Barb Nickel, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CRNI® Abstract: Nurses must be competent to recognize signs and symptoms of vascular access device (VAD)-related complications at any juncture in the life of the device and be prepared to intervene during insertion, management, and removal. All vascular access devices are subject to complications that may cause patient harm, impair patients’ quality of life, or increase morbidity and mortality. Listen as Barb Nickel explains several VAD complications and discusses the role of the nurse in assessment and intervention.  Resources: Gorski LA, Hadaway L, Hagle ME, et al. Infusion therapy standards of practice. J Infus Nurs. 2021;44(suppl 1):S1-S224. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000396 Ray-Barruel G, Xu H, Marsh N, Cooke M, Rickard CM. Effectiveness of insertion and maintenance bundles in preventing peripheral intravenous catheter-related complications and bloodstream infection in hospital patients: a systematic review. Infect Dis Health. 2019;24(3):152-168. doi:10.1016/j.idh.2019.03.001 Helm RE, Klausner JD, Klemperer JD, Flint LM, Huang E. Accepted but unacceptable: peripheral iv catheter failure. J Infus Nurs. 2015;38(3):189-203. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000100 Nickel B. Hiding in plain sight: the burden of peripheral intravenous catheter infections. Crit Care Nurse. 2020;40(5):57-66. doi:10.4037/ccn2020439 Nickel B. Peripheral intravenous administration of high-risk infusions in critical care: a risk-benefit analysis. Crit Care Nurse. 2019;39(6):16-28. doi:10.4037/ccn2019443 Berndt, D. & Steinheiser, M. (2019b). Central vascular access device complications: The nurse's role at each point of care. American Nurse Today,14(10), 6-13. myamericannurse.com Berndt, D. & Steinheiser, M. (2019a). Short peripheral and midline catheter complications: The nurse's role at each point of care. American Nurse Today,14(9), 5-10. www.myamericannurse.com