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When a patient is in need of IV therapy, Carmichael's is a leader in providing the highest quality care, state-of-the-art equipment and ancillary supplies. Our experienced and highly trained staff of pharmacists, nurses and dietitians works together with physicians and nurses to ensure positive patient outcomes. We enable countless people to receive infusion therapy safely and effectively at home. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Benefits of home infusion therapy:
- Patients are more comfortable in their own, familiar surroundings, often recovering faster, with fewer complications.
- Home IV therapy is often more cost-effective for both the patient and hospital.
- Home IV therapy may eliminate the need for hospitalization entirely.
- The patient and family enjoy and enhanced quality of life. They are able to be a part of routine activities in the home and enjoy the support of the family unit.
- Many patients can continue working, attending school and otherwise leading normal lives throughout the duration of their therapy.
Services provided:
- Compounding of sterile IV formulations following established pharmacy practice guidelines exactly as ordered by the physician.
- Assessment of patient to determine the best infusion device.
- Ongoing patient monitoring for optimum care, including:
Full patient medication profiles to monitor for drug interactions, duplication of therapy and adverse reactions. Our computer software monitors for potential drug-drug, drug-food and disease interactions.
Review laboratory values to ensure adequate dosing and avoid possible toxicity. Assist physician in dosage changes.
Develop patient-specific care plans to address goals of therapy, potential problems and interventions to avoid any complications.
Facilitate communications amongst patient or caregiver, home health agency and physician.
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