Update: The 2024 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Practice

Background:

• The Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice are developed by the Infusion Nurses Society.
• These standards provide evidence-based recommendations for infusion and access device care across all healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of the development process for the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
• To describe selected standards, including a new addition for Home Infusion Therapy.

Main Methods:

• The Infusion Nurses Society revised the Standards of Practice.
• The revision cycle was shortened from five to three years due to increased literature.
• Selected standards and the development process are described.

Main Results:

• The Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice are updated more frequently to reflect current literature.
• A new standard specifically for Home Infusion Therapy has been introduced.
• The Standards are an essential resource for home care agencies.

Conclusions:

• The updated Standards of Practice ensure current, evidence-based recommendations for infusion therapy.
• The inclusion of Home Infusion Therapy highlights its growing importance.
• These Standards are crucial for maintaining quality care in infusion therapy settings.