Infusion Therapy and Vascular Access Standards of Practice
The next edition of the Infusion Therapy and Vascular Access Standards of Practice is on the way.
Long recognized as the trusted standard in infusion care, the Infusion Therapy and Vascular Access Standards of Practice establish expectations for safe, consistent infusion therapy care across all patient populations and in any setting where infusion access devices are inserted and/or managed and where infusion therapies are administered.
Used by clinicians, educators, and health care organizations worldwide, the Standards provide evidence-based guidance that supports clinical decision-making, competency development, and infusion-related policies and procedures.
New for 2027, the addition of “Vascular Access” improves clarity and enhances discoverability in literature searches and guideline adoption, helping ensure this essential resource reaches even more clinicians and institutions
Why the Standards Matter
A foundational resource for infusion practice
The Infusion Therapy and Vascular Access Standards of Practice helps define safe, consistent, and evidence-based care by supporting:
Compliance with jurisdictional, regulatory, and accrediting requirements
Organizational policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
Quality, safety, and individualized patient care
Ethical, equitable, and patient-centered decision-making
Practice guided by evidence and positive patient outcomes
Are You A Member?
To access the FREE digital version of the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice follow the steps below:
- Log into your INS account at the top right of this page
- Click on Journal of Infusion Nursing at the top of the My Info page
- Scroll to find the Standards
Not A Member?
Or would you like to purchase the digital version of the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice?
Interested In Purchasing A Hard Copy?
The INS store offers the option to purchase both a digital and hard copy version of the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
About INS
The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) is an international nonprofit organization representing infusion nurses and other clinicians who are engaged in the specialty practice of infusion therapy.
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