Book excerpt: "The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) recognizes that consistency in clinical practice yields better patient outcomes. With that in mind, the Policies and Procedures for Infusion Nursing of the Pediatric Patient was developed. This publication complements INS' Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice (2011), and serves as a guide to clinical practice. Most of the topics addressed fit in the typical policies and procedures format with the policy defining a course of action to be taken, followed by the procedure as detailed step-by-step. Where applicable, "Considerations for the Pediatric Patient" have been added so clinicians can better meet the specific infusion needs of the patient". -- preface page.