In recent years, home infusion therapy has experienced exponential growth, transforming the way patients receive treatments traditionally administered in hospital settings. Home infusion has been revolutionary for healthcare delivery, significantly benefiting both patients and providers.
What is Home Infusion?
Home infusion is a safe and effective alternative to inpatient care for countless therapies, both chronic and acute. For many patients, receiving treatment at home or in an infusion suite is preferable due to cost effectiveness and comfortability measures. These therapies include antibiotics, pain management, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and nutritional support, among others.
In certain cases, treatments can last for extended periods, making home infusion an appealing alternative to frequent hospitalization. The range of home infusion treatments continues to expand as evidence grows of improved clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Why Are Patients Choosing Home Infusion Therapy?
Home infusion has seen a surge in popularity, proving to be an essential part of modern medicine. The increasing preference for outpatient care options points to the following contributors:
Patient Convenience
Home infusion patients maintain a sense of normalcy, undergoing treatment from the comfort of their own home. These patients are able to recover in familiar environments, reducing stress levels and experiencing more flexibility around their personal schedule.
Innovations in portable infusion devices and telemedicine enable healthcare providers to monitor patients remotely in addition to home visits, further enhancing the convenience and safety of home infusion therapy.
Improved Outcomes
Individuals who are undergoing long-term therapy are at higher risk of infection, which can be a serious risk for those with compromised immune systems. By avoiding hospital stays, patients reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections, while home infusion enhances medication adherence through patient-centered care.
Home and alternate site patients receive high-quality care through the coordinated efforts of skilled healthcare professionals, including infusion pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and dietitians, all working together to ensure the best care possible.
Reduced Healthcare Costs
Home infusion offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive inpatient care, reducing hospital visits, lowering out-of-pocket expenses, and minimizing disruptions to patients’ daily lives.
Home infusion therapy has quickly become a cornerstone for modern healthcare, offering convenience, comfort, and improved health outcomes while reducing medical costs. With increasing patient demand and technological advancements, home infusion will continue to play an integral role in the evolution of patient-centered care.
National Home Infusion Association
The National Home Infusion association (NHIA) represents companies that support infusion therapy in alternate sites. They provide education, advocacy, and countless resources for all sectors in the home infusion industry.
As a proud member of the National Home Infusion Association, Right Way Medical pursues ongoing community engagement and industry partnerships. We are proud to work with an organization that provides insightful resources and support so that home infusion patients can lead healthy, independent lives. That’s why we look forward to the education and advocacy that NHIA has to offer at their annual conferences.