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
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
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
Organizational policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
Ethical, equitable, and patient-centered decision-making
Practice guided by evidence and positive patient outcomes
The INS store offers the option to purchase both a digital and hard copy version of the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
The INS revised Policies and Procedures (P&P) family of resources provides information on the processes and techniques essential to infusion therapy delivery, across various practice settings and patient populations. When used in conjunction with Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 9th edition, each P&P will offer comprehensive guidance to enhance your knowledge, understanding and practice of infusion therapy.
Provides a consistent, step-by-step guide to infusion procedures. When used in conjunction with Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, the P&P will enhance your knowledge, understanding, and practice of the infusion nursing specialty.
Is your updated guide to clinical practice for the older adult patient. This edition addresses key points, patient/caregiver education, and assessment of this patient population.
Provides guidance to clinicians delivering infusion therapies in this setting. Care is best accomplished through a specialized team structure to meet patient and organizational needs for safe, effective, and high-quality infusion therapy. In many cases, hospitalization can be avoided.
Is the latest addition in our Policies and Procedures for Infusion Therapy family of resources. The high cost of health care and chronic illnesses have made the home infusion setting a practical option for patients. In some cases, hospitalization for uncomplicated conditions can be avoided and patients can receive infusion therapy in the comfort of their own home.
