Get Your Home Infusion Medical Supplies Organized

Now that you or a loved one has started home infusion therapy, you may be slightly overwhelmed as to how to not only administer the medication, but how to keep up with renewals, sterilization and organization.

We share our top tips for making home infusion therapy simple and foolproof.

1.     Ease of access – place your supplies in clear bins or labeled bins based on what’s inside, so you can quickly locate what you need. If possible, find a spot in your home to keep your supplies where there are no other items around. If that’s not possible, you can lay out a clean towel for your supplies prior to administration on a table or countertop.

2.     Keep your supplies safe – make sure to keep your medication and supplies in an area where children or pets cannot reach them. However, don’t put them too high up on a shelf, where they will be difficult to reach or have the potential to fall and break.

3.     Create a checklist – at first, we will provide you with step by step instructions on administering your medication. Keep this document handy and with your supplies, so you can quickly refer to it when getting ready for an infusion.

4.     Scrub, scrub, and scrub again – make sure your supplies are cleaned thoroughly, according to instructions before you use them. Always, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds in warm soapy water before touching your supplies or infusion bag.

5.     Call us – if you ever have any questions, our highly trained staff of infusion nurses and pharmacists is always available to help. Our phone line is open 24/7, so you can always reach a member of our team if you need them.

While the thought of providing home infusion therapy to yourself or a loved one can be intimidating, it actually just requires a little preparation. You will eventually get into a routine and it will become second nature. If you have a nurse visiting your home to provide you with your home infusion therapy, make sure to find a place in your home that’s comfortable, clean and private. Home infusion therapy should be relatively painless and easy if you keep yourself and your supplies organized and prepared.

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