Infusion Nurses Society

In the present world, a significant number of patients admitted in hospital receive Infusion therapy at some point for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Common practices are not devoid of complications, which may lead to an increase in mortality or morbidity rate, the duration of hospital stay and significant health care costs.

Awareness of INS-India and Infusion Standards of Practice will thus help the healthcare professionals in providing high quality patient care and thereby preventing infusion related complications, which will help reduce the undue suffering of the patient. Let’s Join in the journey of Safe Infusion Practices.

Infusion Nurses Society-India

The Infusion Nurses Society India (INS-India), international affiliate of INS , US, was formed in December 2010, with a vision to exceed the public’s expectations of excellence by setting the standard for infusion care by developing and disseminating standards of practice, providing professional development opportunities, quality education, advancing the specialty through evidence-based practice and research, supporting professional certification and advocating for the public, in alignment with the vision and mission of the Infusion Nurses Society of US.

Infusion Nurses Society- United States of America

The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1973. It is situated in United States, MA. For more than 42 years, INS has been committed to bringing innovative new resources and opportunities to a wide range of healthcare professionals who are involved with the specialty practice of infusion therapy.

Infusion Nursing develops as a Specialty

Infusion therapy has evolved from an extreme measure used on only the most critically ill to a highly specialized form of treatment used for 90% or more of all hospitalized patients. Infusion therapy in today’s world has become the most vital part of the health care system. No longer confined to the hospital setting, infusion therapies are now delivered in alternative care sites such as the home, skilled nursing facilities, and clinics.

The growth of the infusion nursing specialty continues with the advances in pharmacology and technology. As new biologic agents, whose method of administration is via infusion, continue to increase, so too will the infusion nurse’s role. As this role strengthens and grows, the need for a specialized and committed body is vital to provide with the educational opportunities and resources to support our members and the specialty. INS is the premier professional organization for infusion nursing and the ultimate resource for successful infusion practice.

Journey so far:

INS-India was formed in December 2010 by a group of like-minded healthcare professionals, as they joined hands to standardize infusion therapy practices in the country. The Governing Council Members comprised of Nursing Leaders from various hospitals and industry partners BD and 3M.

In 2012, the successful launch of INS-India took place at Oxford University, Bangalore. It was inaugurated by Mr. T Dileep Kumar, TNAI president and Mary Alexander, CEO of Infusion Nurses Society- United States of America.