Recommend pharmacy par stock levels
          
          - Prevents revenue losses related to inappropriate or overstocked supplies.
          - Prevents Supply loss due to expiration.
     
     Recommended appropriate amounts and types of supplies for each patient 
     based on prescribed therapy.
          
          - Decreases costs to the patient/facility
          - Prevents/minimizes amount of "lost" supplies.
      
     Routinely Check Facility stock levels for quantity and expiration dates 

          - Data will be faxed to the pharmacy.
      

     Make recommendations regarding hardware, 
     i.e., pumps, tubings, catheters, end caps, ect.

          - Ensures that current and cost-effective equipment is being utilized.
          - CIAS will inservice staff when any changes are made. 
       
     Prepare new, or update existing IV Policy and Procedure Manual.

          - Ensures that all information is within the Intravenous Nurses Society 
            and Centers for Disease Controls current Standards of Care. 
       
     Medication Passes 
      
          - Maintains compliance with state and JCAHO Standards.
     
     Nurse Liason 

          - A designated CIAS R.N. will act as a liason between the facility/agency
            and the pharmacy. Ensures prompt attention to any needs and prompt 
            resolution of any problems.
       
     Chart Audits 
          
          - Verification of proper IV care and maintenance documentations.
      
     Quality Assurance 

          - IV documentation evaluation and completion of appropriate records 
            in compliance with state, JCACHO and Nursing Standards of Care.