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Episode 38: March 20, 2019 - ANTT- an International Standard for Safe Aseptic Technique, Part 2 Mar 20, 2019

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Invasive clinical procedures pose infection risks for patients in all care settings. It is imperative that health care workers employ standardized practice protocols for all invasive procedures. INS podcast guests Stephen Rowley and Simon Clare will discuss the importance of aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) and will share their work with the Association for Safe Aseptic Practice. Learn about the global impact of standardizing clinical practice in a discussion with Stephen Rowley and Simon Clare.

Episode 37: March 6, 2019 - ANTT- an International Standard for Safe Aseptic Technique, Part 1 Mar 06, 2019

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Invasive clinical procedures pose infection risks for patients in all care settings. It is imperative that health care workers employ standardized practice protocols for all invasive procedures. INS podcast guests Stephen Rowley and Simon Clare will discuss the importance of aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) and will share their work with the Association for Safe Aseptic Practice. Noticing variability in clinical aseptic technique practices? Learn about standardizing clinical practice in a discussion with Stephen Rowley and Simon Clare.

Episode 36: February 20, 2019 - Raising Awareness for ALS: A Conversation with INS 2019 Keynote Speaker Nancy Frates Feb 20, 2019

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neuromuscular disease, affects 30,000 people in the United States where at least 5000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Individuals with ALS are now living longer primarily due to new research, promising treatment, and disease advocacy initiatives. Listen in as Nancy Frates, INS 2019 keynote speaker, shares her personal family story and experience with ALS. Nancy is a dynamic individual who, with her family, has raised awareness for ALS exponentially both nationally and internationally.

Episode 35: February 6, 2019 - Infiltration: Not What We Thought It Was Feb 06, 2019

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Even when the most diligent bedside nurse is following SPC assessment protocols, infiltration or extravasation may still occur. This podcast will discuss the various causes of infiltration, and how these events are often based on patient factors such as age, vessel health, and infusate characteristics rather than the result of improper SPC placement. To ensure optimal patient care, infusion nurses and industry partners must continually review available evidence and technological advancements to ensure a given standard or technology supports the best care possible to the patient. Working as a team with clinicians, first-to-market device company ivWatch will share lessons learned about education and improving patient outcomes related to peripheral IV infiltration and extravasation.

Episode 34: January 23, 2019 - Psychiatric Nursing: Caring for the Whole Person Jan 23, 2019

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Infusion nurses manage care for patients of all ages and in all care settings. Many have multiple therapeutic needs, including mental health care. A holistic nursing approach is important when managing care for patients with mental health conditions. Listening attentively, asking open-ended questions, practicing presence of self, and developing therapeutic relationships are essential elements of providing nursing care. Listen in as Dr. Renee Bauer discusses her passion for psychiatric nursing and communication methods that will strengthen your nursing skills.

Episode 33: January 9, 2019 - Inside INS: What’s New in 2019 Jan 10, 2019

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Would you like to learn more about how you can validate your nursing competencies in infusion practice? What’s a “solution room”? Are you interested in speaking at an upcoming educational seminar at INS? Or are you thinking about attending INS’ national conference—INS 2019—in Baltimore in May? Listen in as INS leaders discuss all of these topics and more and discover what’s new in 2019.

Episode 32: December 19, 2018 - INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice Revision Dec 19, 2018

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INS’ most recognized publication, the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (the Standards) has long provided the framework that guides clinical practice. The Standards are used to define and develop organizational infusion-based policies and procedures for all practice settings. The revision process for the next edition of the Standards is now underway. The revision team is comprised of infusion experts who practice internationally and nationally, representing all care settings and patient care populations. Join INS CEO Mary Alexander, Lisa Gorski, and Mary Hagle as they discuss the revision process and learn when you may expect the next version.

Episode 31: December 5, 2018 - Improving Health - Making an Impact Through Service on Boards Dec 05, 2018

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Have you ever thought about improving the health of people by extending and sharing your nursing knowledge and expertise through service on boards? Imagine the impact you could have serving on a nonprofit or a corporate board. INS is helping place nurses on nonprofit, corporate, and government boards, panels, and commissions through the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC). NOBC’s mission is to improve the health of communities and the nation through the service of nurses on boards. Key strategies are to ensure that at least 10,000 nurses are members of boards by 2020 and to raise awareness that all boards would benefit from the unique perspectives of nurses. These strategies combined aim to improve patient outcomes as well as achieve efficient and effective health care systems at the local, state, and national levels.

Episode 30: November 21, 2018 - The Nurse’s Impact on the Management of Influenza Nov 21, 2018

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Influenza, often referred to as the flu, is a virus that affects the respiratory tract. In the United States, the flu season has begun and it will end in the spring. Easily transmitted by droplet and airborne routes, the flu has an abrupt onset and may induce various complications, especially in high-risk populations. There are several ways to reduce the risk of becoming infected with the flu, including handwashing and having a flu shot. Nurses can have a significant impact on the management of influenza, and they are instrumental in educating patients and colleagues about the ways in which they can reduce their risk.

Episode 29: November 7, 2018 - Inspiring Nursing Scholarship: INS’ Gardner Foundation Scholarships Nov 07, 2018

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The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) established the Gardner Foundation to provide scholarships for INS members who are dedicated to advancing the delivery of quality infusion therapy, enhancing the specialty through stringent standards of practice and professional ethics, and promoting research and education in the infusion specialty. INS awards more than $30,000 in scholarships every year and recipients are honored at INS’ Annual Meeting. In this podcast, you will have the opportunity to hear from three 2018 Gardner Foundation scholarship recipients. Learn about the application process, why you should apply, and how your nursing practice will benefit. The call for applications opens January 2019. Watch the INS website and apply!

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