NICA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
Step 1: Development
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The Standards Development Committee drafts proposed standards.
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Draft circulates among the Standards Development Committee for feedback and revisions.
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This iterative process is repeated as many times as needed to achieve consensus.
Step 2: Council Review
- The proposed standards are then circulated to a larger group of industry stakeholders called the Stakeholder Review Council for feedback.
- Committee reviews feedback, and edits and recirculates the draft if needed.
- When the initial draft is complete, Committee members vote to approve the proposed standards.
Step 3: Public Review
- The Committee-approved standards undergo a defined public review period where members of the public are able to provide feedback.
- Public comments are considered and responded to, with every effort made to ensure relevant objections and comments are addressed appropriately.
- If a revision is needed, the draft goes back to the Committee (Step 1).
- If revisions are not needed and there are no deliberations or appeals, NICA Board reviews documentation for procedural compliance.
Step 4: ANSI Submission
- Following NICA Board approval, the proposed standards—along with meticulous documentation of every vote, comment, objection, and so forth—are sent to the ANSI Executive Standards Council.
Step 5: ANSI Approval
- ANSI reviews all of the documentation to ensure procedural requirements are met.
- The standards are approved as American National Standards.
Standards Development Committee
In order to ensure a balanced representation of stakeholders, applicants were divided into “interest categories” based on the nature of their classes of trade and/or relationship to the infusion industry.
NICA took extra steps to ensure a balance of not just interest categories, but also specialties and professions.
NICA took extra steps to ensure a balance of not just interest categories, but also specialties and professions.
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
STAKEHOLDER REVIEW COUNCIL
Official Consensus Body; Drafts and Approves Standards
Rating Group; Reviews Draft Standards and Provides Feedback
Voting Members
Non-Voting Members
Members Appointed by the Board of Directors
Stakeholders with Direct/Material Interest; Possess Relevant Professional Experience
Knowledgable About the Subject Matter; Directly Impacted by the Standard(s)
12-18 Members
15+ Members
Single 'Interest Group" May Not Contribute to More than 1/3 of Membership
No Limitations on Size or Composition for the Stakeholder Review Council
2022-2023 Standards Development Committee Members
Editor-in-Chief
Kaitey Morgan, BSN, RN, CRNI
Chief Clinical Officer, National Infusion Center Association (NICA)
NICA Organizational Representative
Co-Chairs
Edie Gigot. MSN, RN, MBA
Chief Operating Officer, AdvisorWoRx
Lindsey Savickas, BSN, RN
Chief Operating Officer, Infusion Associates
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS
• Andrew Donovan, BSN, RN, CIC
Lead, Infection Preventionist, Acute/ Ambulatory Care
St. Joseph Hospital/Covenant Health System
• Robert A. Dracker, MD, MHA, MBA, CPI
Medical Director
Infusacare Medical Services, PC
• Lauren Dunlap, PACS
Executive Director, Advocacy & Awareness
Immune Disorders Association (AAIDA)
• Nancy JH Ellis, MBA, MHA
Practice Administrator
Piedmont Arthritis Clinic PA
American Gastroenterological Association Organizational Representative:
• Joseph D. Feuerstein, MD
Gastroenterology Attending Physician, Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Associate Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School
American Academy of Neurology Organizational Representative:
• Kavita Nair, MD, FAAN
Professor of Neurology
University of Colorado
• Marissa Shackleton
Executive Director
The Elliot Lewis Center
• E. Berkely Taylor-Allen, BSN, RN
Senior Regional Operations Director
Ol Infusion
American College of Rheumatology Organizational Representative:
• Kent Kwas Huston, MD
Rheumatologist
Kansas City Physician Partners
• Elizabeth Johnson LPN, CPC, PACS, BCPA
Chief Executive Officer
MedicoCX
• Kelly Kain PharmD, MBA
Founder, Chief Operating Officer
LivWell Infusions
• Michelle Levins, MSN, NP
Infusion Director
Blum Center for Health
Nurse Practitioner Specialty Infusion Centers
• McLean Mason, MBA, MHA
Senior Manager, Operations
Option Care Health
• Callie Turk, RN, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
Flexcare Infusion Centers
• Cora Vizcarra MBA, RN, CRNI, VA-BC
Infusion Therapy & Vascular Access
Consultant/Educator
IVSYNTRIX
STAKEHOLDER REVIEW COUNCIL
• Georgia Bonney, CMPM, CRMS, CRHC
• Allison Braden, PharmD
• Lisa Bruce, RN, CRNI
• Jason (Jake) Deutsch
• Jody Huss, ACNP
• Rebekkah Jackman, NP
• Brittany MacQuarrie, RN
• Ann Marslett MA, CMPE
• Monica Parsons RN, BSN
• Parul Patel
• Shannon Petteruti, NP
• Scott Philbrick
• Aaron Primm
• Erica Smith MSN, RN, IgCN
• Andre Smith, BSBA, CRHC, CPB
• Daniel Sweatman MBA
• Bonnie Tann RN, BSN, MBA-HCA, EML. IgCN
• Tara Wright RN, BSN, AVA-BC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore some of our most frequently asked questions about the NICA Standards Development Committee.
What does it take to join the NICA Standards Development Committee?
Joining the NICA Standards Development Committee requires a passion for improving the infusion industry alongside like-minded professionals. We encourage individuals with relevant professional experience and material interest in the infusion delivery channel to submit an application! The NICA Board of Directors will review applications and make the final selection decisions for the Standards Development Committee, as well as the NICA Stakeholder Review Council.
How is diversity ensured among committee members?
As an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Accredited Standard Developer, we are required to maintain a fair and balanced mix of stakeholders within the committee. These stakeholder groups are divided into “interest categories” based on the nature of their classes of trade and/or relationship to the infusion industry.
How often does the Committee meet, and what is the time commitment?
The Standards Development Committee work is primarily conducted asynchronously using a software platform to accommodate various schedules and time zones. The required time commitment varies by role, with opportunities for participation at all levels of involvement. All stakeholders can participate in the public review and comment period, with no application required-- we will publish announcements when this phase begins, so follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletters to stay informed.
Are there upcoming opportunities to get involved in developing the next edition of the NICA Standards?
Yes! The upcoming revision cycle will begin in early 2025, so now is the perfect time to get involved. Apply now.