Baxter Joins National Infusion Collaborative to Advance Safety

The medtech leader will contribute expertise in connected infusion systems and digital solutions.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Bainbridge Health announced that Baxter International Inc., a global medtech leader, has joined the National Infusion Collaborative (NIC). The NIC brings together over 800 hospitals, health systems, academic partners, and industry organizations to improve infusion safety, operational efficiency, and medication stewardship. Baxter's participation will support the Collaborative's goal of fostering open, vendor-agnostic collaboration and shared learning across the infusion ecosystem.

Why it matters

The NIC's work to advance infusion safety and best practices is crucial as healthcare providers continue to navigate medication delivery challenges. Baxter's involvement as a leading infusion technology provider will help inform discussions and initiatives around standardization, workflow optimization, and patient safety.

The details

As a member of the NIC, Baxter will engage with hospital and health-system leaders through benchmarking initiatives, educational forums, and collaborative projects focused on addressing real-world infusion challenges. Baxter's experience across infusion delivery, interoperability, and medication safety will help inform conversations.

  • Baxter joined the National Infusion Collaborative in March 2026.

The players

Baxter International Inc.

A global medtech leader that has joined the National Infusion Collaborative.

National Infusion Collaborative (NIC)

A collaborative of over 800 hospitals, health systems, academic partners, and industry organizations working to improve infusion safety, operational efficiency, and medication stewardship.

Bainbridge Health

A leading provider of infusion data management solutions that announced Baxter's participation in the NIC.

Sean O'Neill

Co-Chair of the National Infusion Collaborative and Chief Clinical Officer at Bainbridge Health.

Ivens Souza

U.S. and Canada medical affairs lead for Infusion Therapies and Technologies and Pharmaceuticals at Baxter.

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What they’re saying

“Baxter has a long history of supporting infusion safety and clinical innovation. Their perspective as a global infusion technology leader will strengthen NIC discussions as members work together to share best practices and advance safer medication administration.”

— Sean O'Neill, Co-Chair of the National Infusion Collaborative and Chief Clinical Officer at Bainbridge Health (EINPresswire.com)

“Joining the National Infusion Collaborative provides an important opportunity for Baxter to expand its work with clinicians and health system leaders who are focused on advancing infusion practice to best support patient care. As a leader in connected infusion systems and digital solutions, we look forward to contributing our experiences while learning alongside NIC members as part of this national community.”

— Ivens Souza, U.S. and Canada medical affairs lead for Infusion Therapies and Technologies and Pharmaceuticals at Baxter (EINPresswire.com)

The takeaway

Baxter's participation in the National Infusion Collaborative demonstrates the growing commitment among industry and provider organizations to work together in support of safer, more reliable medication delivery through open collaboration and shared learning.