The Infusion Nurses Society is recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, dedicated to exceeding the public's expectations of excellence by setting the standard for infusion care. The Infusion Nurses Society's mission is to set the standard for excellence by developing and disseminating standards of practice, providing professional development opportunities and education, advancing best practice through evidence-based research, supporting professional certification, and advocating for the public.

The Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice is an evidence-based document. The Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice defines the accountability of nursing in the participation and delivery of specialized nursing care. The Standards provides measurable components that assist the clinician when establishing nursing competencies, performance improvement criteria, and identification and evaluation of patient outcomes. The Standards signifies a framework for the foundation and development of organizational infusion-based policies and procedures applicable for all practice settings and all patient populations. The Standards may also be used to develop education programs specific to infusion nursing. All nurses involved in the delivery of infusion therapies are responsible for ensuring the incorporation and dissemination of the Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice into current practice in all healthcare delivery settings.

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