Often in business, when attempting to develop a solution to a problem, we are faced with a theory versus reality situation. Theory is often defined as how things should be, whilereality is viewed as how things really are. In most cases, the theory is viewed positively while the reality is viewed negatively. What would you say if I told you it didn’t have to play out this way?
As has been previously stated and often written, INS has long recognized the demand for credible and reliable infusion education programs and resources. From a theoretical perspective, INS understands that to continue to set the standard for infusion care and be the go-to organization for all things infusion, our reality must be to pass along as much of our knowledge and expertise as possible to others who then can use that knowledge and help spread it. For many years, INS has witnessed the development of excellent educational resources by a wide range of individuals and organizations. The common denominator of these resources is that they are based on the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.1We are heartened when we hear clinicians and organizations refer to the Standards as the “bible.” We are equally heartened when these organizations use the Standards to develop their own resources and pass along that information. For many years, we have heard from these same groups asking if it were possible for INS to review and approve these resources. After several years of receiving these types of requests, we initiated the INS Seal of Approval Program in the summer of 2023.
The INS Seal of Approval Program is a testament to INS’s commitment to promoting trustworthy infusion education. It ensures that infusion-related information presented through outside seminars, publications, and other resources is credible, reliable, and meets INS’s Standards. Organizations obtaining the Seal for their infusion education programs and resources demonstrate their commitment to delivering high-quality information. Since the program’s launch, INS has received more than 50 requests for information, which has led to almost a dozen resources being granted the INS Seal of Approval, with several more currently under review and evaluation.
If you or your organization has a resource or educational program that meets INS Standards, don’t hesitate to reach out. We welcome the opportunity to review and add it to our growing list of INS Seal of Approval programs and once again exhibit how our theory indeed matches our reality.
1.Nickel B, Gorski LA, Kleidon TM, et al. Infusion therapy standards of practice. J Infus Nurs. 2024;47(Suppl 1):S1-S285. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000532
