Home Infusion Therapy
Home infusion therapy is the administration of medications or fluids through a needle or catheter in the patient's home, including IV antibiotics, hydration, parenteral nutrition, and certain biologics. In skilled home health, nurses administer infusions, maintain vascular access, and teach patients and caregivers to manage therapy safely between visits.
Definition
Home infusion therapy is the administration of medications or fluids through a needle or catheter in the patient's home, including IV antibiotics, hydration, parenteral nutrition, and certain biologics. In skilled home health, nurses administer infusions, maintain vascular access, and teach patients and caregivers to manage therapy safely between visits.
Why it matters
Home Infusion Therapy is part of the Clinical Care vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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