Home Infusion

Quality care at home

The Home Infusion Program at St. John's Hospital provides quality, comprehensive home infusion therapies to patients of all ages. To provide continuity from the hospital or office throughout therapy, product delivery and patient education is coordinated by a registered nurse. Nursing care is provided by specially trained nurses who have the skills, knowledge and experience required to manage patients' therapies at home. Prescriptions are prepared by licensed pharmacists using state-of-the-art compounding processes in our own pharmacy, which is licensed by the state of Illinois. The registered pharmacist provides the information and support that enables the physician to provide the most effective course of treatment.

At-home therapies include:

• Antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Antivirals
• Chemotherapy
• Colony stimulating factors/G-CSF
• Enteral nutrition/Tube feedings
• Gamma globulin
• Hydration/Fluids
• Inotropic agents/Cardiac meds
• Pain management
• Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Getting ready

Patients may feel a little apprehensive about managing treatment at home, which is a normal reaction. We understand these feelings and help with preparation for therapy at home.

• The patient and/or a member of the household is trained to perform procedures involved in care.
• Prescription and supply needs are determined.
• Supplies, materials and prescriptions are delivered to the home.
• Home care nurses will come to the home to assist as needed with assessment, blood draws, intravenous site maintenance and other care needs.