Home IV therapy may allow certain prescribed intravenous treatments to be provided in the home with appropriate clinical coordination. CMS describes home infusion as involving the medication or biological product, equipment, supplies, and professional services needed for treatment, with nursing often involved in education, monitoring, and site care.
How Home IV Support Helps Clients
When home infusion is appropriate, coordinated nursing support can help clients manage prescribed treatment within their normal home environment.
Our nurses can monitor the infusion process and relevant clinical observations according to the plan.
We assess the IV access site for applicable concerns during nursing visits.
We provide appropriate education related to the prescribed treatment and home routine.
We communicate relevant findings with the healthcare professionals or infusion providers involved.
We follow the prescribed treatment instructions rather than independently changing the infusion regimen.
Components Of IV Therapy Support
IV therapy involves more than the medication itself, so coordination is important throughout treatment.
Infusion monitoring: We monitor the treatment according to the prescribed instructions and applicable care plan.
IV site assessment: We observe the access site for signs of problems requiring appropriate follow-up.
Patient education: We explain relevant care instructions and precautions to the client or caregiver.
Equipment coordination: We work within the established arrangement for required infusion equipment and supplies.
Clinical communication: We report relevant concerns to the appropriate healthcare or infusion team.
Our Approach To IV Therapy
Before providing IV-related care, we review the applicable orders, treatment instructions, and responsibilities among the healthcare professionals involved. During visits, our nurses follow the established protocol and monitor the client and access site as appropriate. Any concerning finding is documented and communicated rather than handled through an unapproved change to treatment.