VOLUME 39 | NUMBER 1S | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 Copyright © 2016 Infusion Nurses Society S7 Journal of Infusion Nursing Infusion Nursing The Art and Science of Infusion Nursing The Art and Science of Infusion Nursing A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S Ible.recognizestheseventh NS the significance the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice has to clinical practice and to all clinicians involved in the delivery of safe infusion care. Without following dedicated individuals and their passion for quality patient care, the edition of the Standards would not have been possi- First, I want to recognize and thank the Standards of Practice Committee: Lisa Gorski, chair Lynn Hadaway Mary Hagle Mary McGoldrick Marsha Orr and Darcy Doellman. They spent countless hours researching and critically analyzing the evidence, and writing, reviewing, and revising all the Standards . Not only is the depth of their expertise in clinical practice, research, and infusion-related knowledge unsurpassed, but their commitment to this important work is also exceptional. Thanks go to the reviewers of the Standards . From INS members and volunteer leaders, to physicians, pharmacists, legal experts, health care clinicians, and industry partners, their thoughtful reviews and feedback contributed to the global perspective and interprofessional approach of the document. I want to thank the INS Board of Directors for supporting the efforts of the Standards of Practice Committee during the revision process. I am grateful to the INS staff for the assistance they offered in ensuring that the publication was com- pleted. I also want to recognize BD Medical for their continuous support over the years of the Standards of Practice revisions. INS thanks them for the educational grant that helped fund this project. Lastly, I want to thank our INS members. It is your passion and commitment to providing quality patient care that motivates us to continue to support the infusion specialty practice. Mary Alexander, MA, RN, CRNI®, CAE, FAAN Chief Executive Officer, INS JIN-D-15-00057.indd S7 JIN-D-15-00057.indd S7 05/01/16 11:30 PM 05/01/16 11:30 PM