Research Abstract Poster Presentations
NHIF has adopted the poster session at NHIA’s Annual Conference as part of its efforts to advance NHIF’s mission of promoting investigator-initiated research related to home and alternate site infusion. Research in home and alternate site infusion is extremely important to our industry. NHIA applauds your desire to develop and implement research that addresses the complexities of home infusion.
NHIF Announces Finalists for 2026 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award
The authors of the following 4 poster abstracts presented an overview of their research project and summarized their findings during a special clinical webinar and a panel of judges who will select the award recipient. The winner of the Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award will be announced during the general session on Tuesday, April 21, 2025.
The finalists were selected based on how well their project examines innovative approaches to clinical practice, identifies an opportunity or best practice, or demonstrates quality improvement within the home and alternate site infusion industry.
2026 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award Finalists
Discontinuing Heparin Flushes in the Home Setting
Colleen T. Tantalo, MN, RN, OCN | NM, University of Rochester Home Infusion Pharmacy
Not All Fats are Equal: Evaluating Lipid Emulsions and Unplanned Hospitalizations in Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients
Kelly Yu, PharmD. | Pharmacy Resident, KabaFusion
Patient safety during critical intravenous solutions shortage: a home infusion provider’s collaborative strategy
Lisa Kinder, RD CNSC FNHIA | Clinical Program Manager, Nutrition, Optum Infusion Pharmacy
Real-World Observations on Symptom Response and Tolerability of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Patients with Inflammatory Myopathies Through a Nurse-Led Outcomes Monitoring Program in a Home Infusion Setting
Timothy Walton, MHS, CCRP | Clinical Research Director, CSI Pharmacy
Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award
NHIF will award a $1000 scholarship to the individual practitioner author who submits an abstract that best meets the criteria set below.
In addition to the cash award, the winning author will receive support for developing a manuscript for publication in Infusion Journal, as well as complimentary registration to the 2026 NHIA Annual Conference.
Finalists must be available to participate in the abstract presentation session to be eligible for the award. Industry abstract submissions are not eligible for the NHIF award program.