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I enjoy brainstorming with this group of colleagues, and found this interview for episode 4 of Beyond the Drip very insightful. We could all learn a lot from Randall Broyles. Have a listen and grab a few nuggets of knowledge! Jon Love Brandon Carpenter, MBA Brian O'Sullivan Expert Infusion Nurse Consulting, LLC MedEdge Solutions Prochant The O'Sullivan Group https://lnkd.in/g_SDAWQV

Up before the birds and flying to beautiful Boca Raton to witness the birth of something special. Real Infusions understands the commitment to excellence that must accompany their endeavor and support clinical excellence enthusiastically. More to follow in the days to come. Expert Infusion Nurse Consulting, LLC is here to serve! #infusiontherapy #ambulatoryinfusion #patientsafety

C'mon FDA, let's get with the program. #EDTA is proving useful in more ways than one, and we're lagging behind the rest of the world with regard to approval of therapies utilizing EDTA. 4% EDTA has been found to reduce biofilm and decrease the risk of thrombosis for vascular access devices. It has been approved in Canada since 2016. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology cited the solution as a viable solution in 2005, The Journal of Vascular Access published a study in support in 2021, and Boston Children's Hospital is participating in a clinical trial for patients who have had one thrombolytic occlusion or CLABSI. The list goes on. Now I hear EDTA eye drops can help treat early cataracts? Sign me up.

I'm looking forward to #IgNS2024 in Washington, DC this October. Sponsored by Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS), there is no better venue to learn about the advances as well as the basics of care for Ig patients, and this year's lineup is no exception. I hope to see you at my discussion when I host the roundtable focused on navigating the delicate transition of an IVIg patient to SCIg. See you in October!

Junction Health is proud to partner with Community Health Centers and honor you as you celebrate National Health Center Week this week. You inspire us with your integrated care model for the 31.5 million people in 15,000 communities across the United States. Building on the theme of Powering Communities Through Caring Connections, it is our great honor to connect with you to unlock access to critical infusion services that make such a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Keep shining!

Thank you for your hospitality, California. My tour of clinics through So Cal was peppered with deliciousness - whether the beautiful sights, generous souls, or fabulous dining. The common refrain among the professionals I worked with was the deep desire to serve and engage the community in their quest for excellent patient care. I leave this project with a deep sense of gratitude and optimism for the future of exemplary infusion care, whether in the home or AIC. Until next time! Expert Infusion Nurse Consulting, LLC

Where’s my DFW warriors?! 4:00 wake up call for a cancelled flight, but rebooked and on schedule. Hop-scotching down the Golden State this week to visit my AIC/HIT friends who believe in investing in their staff and the processes needed to enable their success. L.A., Palm Springs, Riverside, Irvine, La Jolla, San Diego, we’re on time and headed your way! Expert Infusion Nurse Consulting, LLC

Have you heard the latest? The just released 'Antineoplastic Therapy Administration Safety Standards for Adult and Pediatric Oncology: ASCO-ONS Standards' (Robert Siegel MD and Kristine LeFebvre, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, AOCN et al) is the ultimate Lonely Planet guide, but for oncology therapy. The roadmap to quality in oncology care that these recommendations create is concise and comprehensive. I had the pleasure of hearing MiKaela Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS, FAAN speak at the Infusion Nurses Society conference in May, and she touched on the new standards. Having just received them in my July issue of the Oncology Nursing Society Oncology Nursing Forum, I can vouch for the comprehensive safety measures and guidelines detailed in this publication. Review these and adopt them for your organizations, please. As antineoplastic therapies begin to move to alternate sites of infusion, we can't afford to ignore this critical standards update. Patient lives depend on our diligence as practitioners. As always, I am available to help with your policy revisions or a conversation about your organization's direction into this line of service. Find the article here: Robert D. Siegel et al., Antineoplastic Therapy Administration Safety Standards for Adult and Pediatric Oncology: ASCO-ONS Standards. JCO Oncol Pract 0, OP.24.00216 DOI:10.1200/OP.24.00216

If you didn't chart it, you didn't do it. Nurses, how many times have you heard this? I am frequently asked to perform legal review of medical records to discern if the Infusion Nurses Society Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice were adhered to. In most cases it's evident that the nurse had good intent. Also, in most cases, the documentation fails to support this. I get it; we're all busy. But are you too busy to support your means of making a living? Could you justify your right to hold a nursing license by your documentation patterns? #legalnurseconsultant #infusiontherapy #patientsafety