1. Bedside Emergency Decision Aids
Immediate bedside clinical assessment tools designed for acute decision support:
Infiltration vs. Extravasation Checker
Evaluate localized site swelling, pain, skin temperature, and drug category to determine INS staging and initiate emergency antidote protocols.
7-Point Patient Safety Checklist
Patient and clinician verification checklist covering patient IDs, medication labels, smart pump rate guardrails, and fluid clarity.
2. Clinical Knowledge Pillars
Our clinical guidance is organized across 8 core topical pillars:
Clinical Safety Standards
Extravasation antidotes, CDC CLABSI bundles, USP <800> CSTD, in-line filtration, sharps protection, and air embolism resuscitation.
High-Alert Therapies Hub
Evidence-based protocols for IV Iron CARPA triage, IVIG 4-step rate titration, infliximab reconstitution, and chemotherapy independent double-checks.
Home Infusion Care
PICC line sterile dressings, Celsite® titanium port Huber needle mechanics, and 2 AM caregiver crisis decision algorithms.
Patient Resources
Patient symptom checker, 10 essential questions to ask your care team, and bedside medication verification aids.
Provider Standards
INS 2024 Standards of Practice, CDC CLABSI guidelines, and USP <797>/<800> sterile compounding cleanroom mandates.
Medical Review Board
Board-certified clinical specialists (CRNI, PharmD, MD Oncology) overseeing editorial rigor and evidence integrity.
3. Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Governance
Every clinical guideline, table, and decision tree published on Safe Infusion Therapy undergoes multi-disciplinary peer review by our accredited review board:
Editorial & Clinical Review Leadership:
- Sarah Jenkins, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ (Board Chair): Lead Infusion Nursing Specialist with 18+ years acute vascular access leadership and INS Standards expertise.
- Arthur Vance, MD, FACP: Senior Clinical Oncology & Pharmacology Advisor with 22+ years experience in high-alert chemotherapy administration and extravasation antidotes.
- Marcus Finch, PharmD, BCPPS, BCSCP: Compounding Pharmacy & Drug Compatibility Specialist directing ISO Class 7 cleanroom operations under USP <797>/<800>.