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Implementing Standards of Care for PIVC: Focus of Pain, Insertion, and Removal Domains [virtual]
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/27/2025 at 1:30 PM (EDT)
This session builds on the recently published guidance document, Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Evidence-Based Expert Consensus to address 3 crucial domains of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) practice: pain reduction and comfort strategies, maximizing first insertion success, and removal and replacement only when clinically necessary. Translating evidence into practical implementation, this session offers health care providers actionable insights for improving patient comfort and reducing complications during PIVC insertion and management.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
• Discuss new literature titled, Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Evidence-Based Expert Consensus, and how it serves as additional guidance to the INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice
• Implement strategies for escalating care in cases of difficult intravenous access (DIVA) to ensure optimal PIVC insertion success
• Train clinicians to apply evidence-based pain management techniques during PIVC insertion and removal to enhance patient comfort and procedural success
• Develop and apply clinical protocols for the removal and replacement of PIVCs, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and minimizing unnecessary replacements
Contact Hours: 1
CRNI® RUs: 2
Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®
Dr. Marlene Steinheiser, Chief Clinical Officer at INS, is responsible for supporting the vision and mission of the organization nationally and globally, which includes strategic planning and development of new programs, research, and education. Additionally, she provides leadership and oversight for the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Infusion Nursing and the Editor in Chief of the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic vision and publication standards.
Dr. Steinheiser has been a CRNI® since 1991 and has 39 years of nursing experience. Her background includes work in diverse clinical settings, faculty roles in both pre-licensure and post-licensure nursing education, and service as a nurse practice consultant for a state nursing regulatory board. Her passion for infusion therapy and vascular access has been integrated into each of her varied career roles.
Dr. Steinheiser holds a PhD from the University of Arizona, a master’s degree and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Akron, and a nursing diploma from Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital School of Nursing. She conducts research on infusion therapy, vascular access, and compassion fatigue in nursing, with a particular interest in mixed methods research and qualitative data analysis. She also presents nationally and internationally on infusion therapy and vascular access topics.
Taryn Lee, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CRNI®, VA-BC, CPHRM
Taryn Lee, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CRNI®, VA-BC, CPHRM, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in family practice, infusion therapy, and vascular access. She currently serves as the VP of Clinical at Dynamic Access and Dynamic Infusion, where she oversees clinical quality, risk management, and staff development. Dr Lee recently led the successful initiative to secure Joint Commission accreditation for Dynamic Infusion, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and operational excellence.
Previously, she served as National Clinical Manager for Medix Infusion, overseeing clinical operations across 41 infusion clinics. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including the President’s Award and the IV Award in both 2022 and 2023 for her commitment to clinical excellence.
Dr. Lee is certified in health care risk management, vascular access, and infusion nursing and holds advanced practice licensure in multiple states. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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