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Do ultrasound probes used in vascular access require high level disinfection? What are the responsibilities for bedside clinicians and vascular access teams in disinfecting durable medical equipment? Join as podcast guest Molly Judge, BSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI® describes her organization’s efforts to answer these questions. Further, she discusses how to garner support from colleagues when developing a program of high-level disinfection, as well as instituting the process into daily workflows.

Hiring and retaining great employees in the health care setting can be challenging. Successful organizations must learn to think “inside” the box when approaching staffing solutions. Learn from Danielle Jenkins-Dandridge as she encourages nurse managers to look for “intrapreneurs” when filling nursing roles in their organizations.

“In April 2019, the national arm of global campaign Nursing Now was launched to improve health and health care by highlighting the impact of nurses on patients, families and communities at all levels and worldwide. Nursing Now USA will address key issues in the nursing profession such as workplace violence, pay equity, staffing shortages and barriers to practice.” (ANA, 2019 News Release). Learn more about Nursing Now USA with guest Cheryl Peterson, MSN, RN - Director, Nursing Practice & Policy at American Nurses Association.

You are only as good as you are balanced. Yet, we know that infusion patients need our services beyond Monday through Friday and 9 am – 5 pm. Long shifts, long days, long weeks and the need to be on-call; these responsibilities and more pull you in multiple directions! There is so much to do and so little time! How can you possibly be your very best for family, patients, employers and others? When, and how, will you find time to care for yourself? Listen in as Sharon Weinstein discusses the importance of balance and how individuals can attain it.

The INS Infusion Excellence Award for Leadership is presented to an infusion nurse in a management position or higher who provides leadership, guidance, dedicated service and vision of success to his or her organization and exemplifies the traits of a leader. Listen as Judy Smith, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, recent award recipient discusses her leadership role and clinical initiatives in infusion therapy.

Are you interested in understanding the health care experience from your patient’s perspective?

Professional speaker and author Marcus Engel is considered an expert in communicating the patient’s perspective and inspiring health care professionals to excellence. Marcus speaks from experience. After being blinded and suffering catastrophic injuries at the hands of a drunk driver, he endured years of hospitalization, rehab and recovery. Listen in as Marcus shares how we can change the culture of care through two simple words.