How It Works

The infusion therapy process begins with patient identification. Once you have identified a patient as a candidate for infusion therapy, our staff will assist you in obtaining PCP approval (if necessary) and communicating the need for OPAT (outpatient antibiotic therapy) to both the patient and the PCP.

Once you and the patient choose your practice’s infusion program, you would need to write the order in the pateint’s chart. This is critical to ensure your wishes and those of the patient are met. Our infusion coordinator will assist you with all the necessary communication, including,

Benefit verification
Pharmacy coordination
Ancillary provider involvement
Discharge planning

INFUSION PROCESS OVERVIEW

Identify the patient
Obtain PCP (Primary Care Physician) approval
Discuss options with patient
Document – progress note/chart
Communicate infusion intent to effector mechanism—nursing, infusion coordinator, etc.
Follow case to conclusion