Other IV Related Websites
INS - Infusion Nurses Society (USA) www.ins1.org
Recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, INS is dedicated to exceeding the public’s expectations of excellence by setting the standard for infusion care.
INS sets the standard for excellence in infusion nursing by:
- Developing and disseminating standards of practice
- Providing professional development opportunities and quality education
- Advancing best practice through evidence-based research
- Supporting professional certification
- Advocating for the public
INS is committed to:
Infusion Nurses Society
315 Norwood Park South • Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 440-9408 • Fax (781) 440-9409
www.ivteam.com (UK)
Intravenous (IV) therapy and vascular access both play a pivotal role in the delivery of modern day medicine. IVTEAM is an online resource for the practitioner working in the field of IV therapy. IVTEAM provide free IV news and updates to the whole of the world via the world wide web.
IVTEAM was developed and continues to be supported by Andrew Jackson who has a long clinical IV history. Andrew began to specialise in IV care in 1995, becoming the first Consultant IV Nurse in the United Kingdoms National Health Service in 2001. During this time, his role has taken him to many places around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, USA, Italy, Spain and virtually every corner of the UK including Gainsborough 
Andrew was a clinical advisor on the EPIC2 project and he continues to support new local, regional and national IV developments. IVTEAM also specialise in the provision of bespoke IV training programmes. Whether you are a commercial IV company seeking to train sales staff, or you are a healthcare provider wishing to develop your team in skills such as phlebotomy and cannulation, or midline and PICC placement. IVTEAM can design a programme specifically for you. Andrew established IVTEAM in 1997 with the aim to be the webs best free IV resource. “On our site you will find many useful resources, including the VIP score, links to books, interesting articles, guidelines, videocasts and a few words of wisdom from our resident IV expert, yours truly”. Andrew Jackson, Consultant IV Nurse.