Season 1 Episode 2: January 28, 2025 - Advancing Infusion Care in Poland

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Dr. Maciej Latos about the advancements in infusion care and vascular access in Poland. Dr Latos shares his extensive experience in critical care nursing and the evolution of vascular access practices in Poland, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and the establishment of the Polish Society of Infusion Nursing. Dr Latos also discusses the challenges faced in implementing new practices, the significance of celebrating IV Nurse Day, and the future goals for infusion care in Poland.

Maciej Latos, PhD, MSc

Maciej Latos, PhD, MSc in nursing, is a specialist in anesthesia and intensive care nursing. He is also a paramedic involved in development infusion care and vascular access management in Poland. Dr Latos is an assistant in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Education at the Medical University of Warsaw. He is an instructor on vascular access courses: ultrasound-guided Midline and peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs). Dr Latos is involved with the implementation of good practice in nursing. He is President of the Board of Directors in the Polish Society of Infusion Nursing and Head of the Vascular Access and Infusion Team at the University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw. Dr Latos is Chair of the Safe Vascular Access Working Group of the Expert Council of the Hospital Safety Coalition and a member of the Polish Parliamentary Group on Health Professions. He is co-founder of Midline Academy: a platform for vascular access enthusiasts to share their experiences. Dr Latos is co-author of the book Vascular Access in Clinical Practice and Midline Catheters and Long Peripheral Catheters in Clinical Practice (in Polish). He is also a member of the Infusion Nurses Society.

Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC, Nurse Educator

Guest: Dr. Maciej Latos 

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Dr. Maciej Latos about the advancements in infusion care and vascular access in Poland. Dr Latos shares his extensive experience in critical care nursing and the evolution of vascular access practices in Poland, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and the establishment of the Polish Society of Infusion Nursing. Dr Latos also discusses the challenges faced in implementing new practices, the significance of celebrating IV Nurse Day, and the future goals for infusion care in Poland.

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