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
2025-2026 Standards Development Committee Members
Editor-in-Chief
Kaitey Morgan, BSN, RN, CRNI
Chief Clinical Officer, National Infusion Center Association (NICA)
NICA Organizational Representative
Co-Chair
Edie Gigot. MSN, RN, MBA
Chief Operating Officer, AdvisorWoRx
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS
• Alicia Barron, LGSW
Executive Director, Infusion Access Foundation
• Amy Clarke, DNP, RN, IGCN
Chief Clinical Officer, Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS)
• Joseph Feuerstein, MD, AGAF
American Gastroenterological Association
• Grace Gay, DNP, MSN, RN
Vice President Quality & Patient Safety, Articularis Healthcare Group
• Edie Gigot, RN, MSN, MBA
CEO, AdvisorWoRx, LLC
• Alice Gottlieb, MD, PhD
Clinical Professor, ICahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai
• Tara Harrelson
Compliance Officer, Twelve Stone Health Partners
• Rebekkah Jackman
CP of Clinical Operations, FlexCare Infusion Centers
• Melissa Mangieri, RN
Clinical Director for Bendfusion, Bendcare
• Jennifer McClain, RN
Director of Clinical Excellence, Corinthian Health Services
• Karen McKerihan, NP-C
Infusion Director, Low Country Rheumatology
• Danielle Pietraszewski
Registered Dental Hygienist
• Erica Smith, RN, IgNS
Director of Nursing Services, Intramed Plus
• Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN CRNI
Director of Clinical Education, Infusion Nurses Society
• Fara Stricker
Chief Nursing Officer, ThrIVewell Infusion
• Wakaba Tessier
Partner, Quarles and Brady, LLP
• Andra Tisdale, PharmD
Director of Clinical Programs and Quality Assurance, Palmetto Infusion Service
• Cheryl Vaughn
Vice President Clinical Services, Intrafusion by McKesson
STAKEHOLDER REVIEW COUNCIL
• Derek Burns PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP
• Cheryl Cherry DNP, RN, BS, CRNI
• L R ("Rad") Dillon
• Nancy Ellis MBA, MHA, CHE, CRHC, CRMS, CPMA
• Kristen Fleury IgCN, RN, FNP-C
• Derek Fox MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI, NEA-BC
• Christina ("Chrissy") Halligan
• Jody Huss
• Danielle Jenkins MBA, BSN, RN, CRNI
• Mike Kirkbride
• Melesa Leach
• Grey Louisos CPC
• Brittany MacQuarrie RN
• Pamela ("Pam") McIntyre CRNI, IgCN, OCN, VA-BC
• Tricia McKee
• Nigina Mirazimova DNP, NP, CNS, OCN
• Wanda Kay North RN, CCRC
• Kathleen ("Katie") Ogle CPB, BS
• Ashley Pendergrass BCSCP, IgCP
• Barbara Petroff MS, RPh, BCSCP, FNHIA, FASHP, CAC
• Lauren Pica RN, Advance Practice Registered Nurse, FNP-C
• Shaylee Rowe APRN-CNP
• Marvin Siegel CRNI
• Reetu Singh AAPC, CPC
• Jacqueline ("Jacq") Sommer-Smith BSN, RN
• Tara Wright DNPc, BSN, RN, AVA- BC
• Rafe Young
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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.