 Intravenous (IV) therapy provides comfort and healing to clients with the opportunity to receive this type of therapy in their homes. Today’s technology facilitates an uncomplicated setup and maintenance procedure and includes IV therapies such as antibiotics, hydration, pain control, some chemotherapies, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), IVIG, IV Solumedrol, as well as other therapies. IV therapy enables our clients to receive their treatment in the privacy of their homes. It can be prescribed by a physician to a client already at home or upon discharged from a hospital or rehabilitation center.
Additional programs:
- Pain PCA pumps for comfort control
- Port flushes
- Numerous high tech procedures
Types of clients who receive IV therapy:
- Those with infections, experiencing dehydration, have severe congestive heart failure, compromised individuals, clients requiring chemotherapy and TPN.
Outcomes and benefits after receiving IV therapy:
- Clients receive their IV therapy in a safe, comfortable home environment
- 24-hour, on-call means peace of mind for client and family
- The central line or peripheral line will remain occlusion free and infection free
- Excellent service for those who find it difficult to travel
- De-clotting ability if provided by infusion company
Experience and qualification of our IV Team:
- Upon hire, an IV nurse must have 2 years of IV experience of the past three years
- IV certification
- PICC certification
- Chemo certification
- Agency yearly certifications and competencies
- Continuous in-services on latest technologies and procedures
Why choose us:
- Our IV team is among the most specialized and is under a stringent policy of certification and in-services
- Respected in the community as leaders in the field
Staff Reflections on the Services of our IV/Infusion Program
- “The team is professional and reassuring. The clients feel comfortable.”
- “We provide comprehensive and highly professional services.”
- “Clients can rely on our expertise and customized care.”
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