Each Standard is identified by a number, according to general infusion care categories:

• Standards are delineated by numbers. The Standard provides criteria for nursing action and accountability. These statements are to be used in the development of infusion-specific or infusion-related policies and procedures, performance improvement programs, and education curricula.
   
•  Practice Criteria provide specific guidance criteria for the implementation of the corresponding Standard. The Criteria are to be used to develop infusion-specific or -related policies and procedures.
   
• The use of the term “nurse” describes activities that are appropriate for both the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) and the registered nurse (RN); use of the term “RN” describes those actions appropriate only for the registered nurse.
   
• References are listed at the end of each Standard. These are contemporary publications used to identify, define, and support evidence-based nursing practice. These may serve as additional resources for clinicians seeking to enhance knowledge and understanding of a particular infusion practice.

At the conclusion of the document, there are sections that provide the nurse with ancillary information:

• Illustrations
• Glossary
• Index

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