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Foundation for establishing a home i.v. program.

B L Streckfuss

    Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
    |April 9, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Home healthcare is expanding, with more patients receiving treatment at home. Agencies establishing home IV programs must focus on nursing care, including licensure, hiring, and patient selection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Practice
    • Home Healthcare Services

    Background:

    • The healthcare industry is experiencing a significant shift towards home-based patient care.
    • An increasing number of medical treatments, including intravenous (IV) therapies, are being administered in domestic settings.
    • This trend necessitates adaptations in healthcare service delivery models.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key considerations for home care agencies establishing their own home IV programs.
    • To outline critical areas of nursing care that require attention during program setup.
    • To provide guidance on essential operational aspects for successful home IV service implementation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current trends in home healthcare delivery.

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  • Analysis of essential components for establishing a home IV program.
  • Identification of critical nursing care domains: licensure, hiring, and patient selection.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful establishment of a home IV program requires careful planning in three core nursing care areas.
    • Navigating state licensure requirements is a primary administrative hurdle.
    • Developing robust hiring criteria and effective patient selection protocols are crucial for safe and efficient care delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Home care agencies must strategically address nursing care requirements when implementing home IV services.
    • Licensure, hiring, and patient selection are pivotal factors for agencies expanding into home IV therapy.
    • Proactive planning in these areas ensures compliance and quality patient outcomes in home-based care.