Home infusion therapy has transformed healthcare by allowing patients to receive treatment in the comfort of their own homes. For individuals undergoing organ transplant procedures, this plays a pivotal role in their recovery and ongoing care. Here we discuss how the success of home infusion, particularly for transplant patients, hinges significantly on the expertise and support provided by qualified home nursing services.
The Significance of Home Infusion for Transplant Patients
Transplant patients benefit from home infusion both before and after transplant. Before transplant, patients are dealing with chronic complications that have caused them to need a transplant. Getting their immune systems prepared can require timed medication therapies such as desensitization. Post-transplant, patients are at risk of infection because of immune-suppressing anti-rejection drugs and/or because they develop chronic or long-term conditions compromising their immune systems.
Hospitals and infusion centers can take every precaution available, yet in these environments patients still have the potential for exposure to bacteria or viruses they would likely not encounter in their homes. Home infusion provides a safe and effective means to help transplant patients manage their prescribed therapy. Patients can receive their medication in the secure and familiar environment of their own homes, administered by a clinically-trained infusion nurse. Benefits include safety, convenience, cost-savings, and patient well being.
Challenges and the Need for Qualified Home Nursing Services
The complexity of post-transplant care demands meticulous attention and specialized knowledge. This is where qualified home nursing services come into play. These professionals bring a wealth of expertise providing personalized care, monitoring patients' health, administering medications, and offering vital guidance to patients and their families.
The expertise of qualified home nurses extends beyond administering medications. They serve as educators, ensuring that patients and their caregivers understand the treatment protocols, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence to prescribed regimens. Their vigilance in monitoring for any signs of complications or adverse reactions is crucial in preempting potential issues and ensuring timely interventions.
Extensive Vetting and Training
BioMatrix ensures a robust network of over 200 contracted nursing agencies nationwide, all meticulously vetted to align with Infusion Nurses Society guidelines. Similarly, individual home infusion nurses undergo a thorough assessment and preparation, including evaluations of their competency and detailed reviews of prescribed therapy. Prior to service, these nurses meet with BioMatrix nurse clinicians, ensuring a suitable match for the patient's needs. Should any nurse not meet their stringent competency standards, BioMatrix promptly reassigns the case to maintain their commitment to exceptional care.
Site-of-Care Coordination
We are well aware of how important it is for patients to avoid conflicts with work and other obligations. BioMatrix nurse clinicians aim to create plans that stay within the parameters of all protocols and instructions that their MD has ordered while causing the least possible disruption to patients' routines. When administering in-home with assistance from one of our home care nurses, our nurses work with patients and prescribers to make therapy administration as safe, convenient, and comfortable as possible.
Safety Protocols and Clinical Interventions
All BioMatrix nurse professionals follow CDC guidelines for hygiene and germ reduction and help patients mitigate any issues to establish a safe environment for home infusion. When entering a patient’s home, the home infusion nurses follow all standard precautions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. They also take the time to identify and review safety measures the patient can follow in the home both during and after infusion.
Following each home infusion, the home infusion nurse will submit a report to the BioMatrix clinical team to track response to therapy, monitor for adverse events, and help personalize and improve future care. By synthesizing clinical, social, and drug utilization information, our nursing team’s actionable interventions help improve health and save lives. Our interventions support patient adherence to therapy, reduce side effects, and help address both critical and every day issues related to life with a chronic health condition.
Patient Education
We understand that starting a new therapy and navigating the treatment process can be challenging and confusing for a patient. Where appropriate, our nursing team provides self-administration training for injectable or infusible drugs, allowing patients to more independently manage their condition. Our nurses can also guide patients post administration to maintain therapy adherence, minimize or manage side effects, and answer questions that may arise throughout their treatment regimen.
The BioMatrix clinical team includes compassionate nurses who have extensive training and experience with rare diseases, infusion therapies, and complex medical conditions.
Our nurses work together with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and prescribers to coordinate the optimal site of care, conduct nursing interventions, and provide patient education.
Watch our video here to learn more about our home infusion services.
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