Re: home infusions
Hello,
I am not sure what country, or where you are from, but in the USA, it is common to teach the parent or caregiver to administer IV therapy in the home.
Home infusion nurses educate on mixing the med (if needed), flushing and care of a patient's IV catheter and medication administration. Usually the nurse then observes the caregiver performing the important aspects taught once or twice to ensure compliance and understanding of all aspects needed to provide the medication in a safe and effective manner. After competency has been proven, the home care nurse then usually returns once or twice a week to draw labs, or change the dressing on an IV catheter. Most of the time, these caregivers do not have ANY clinical training prior to this. However, they should be able to understand the rationale for procedures taught, and be able to return demonstration without a hitch. The home needs to be appropriate for IV therapy: ie. have electricity, is clean, and has a working phone (land or cell) for emergencies.
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