Nutrition at home

Nutritional therapy looks different for each individual. At Infusion, we offer several options for helping patients meet their nutritional needs. We work closely with a variety of home health providers to allow patients to address their specialized nutritional needs from the comfort of their own home. Our team of experienced pharmacists provides clinical monitoring of nutritional therapy and works closely with all members of the patient’s care team to ensure the best care possible.

Oral Nutrition Enteral Nutrition IV Nutrition

Oral Nutrition

For a variety of reasons, individuals may be unable to meet their nutrient needs from food alone. Factors may include poor appetite, disease state, or nutrient malabsorption. The use of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) addresses this need. Infusion carries a wide range of ONS to meet the needs and preferences of each patient.

Common Questions

Infusion utilizes shipping, delivery, and pick-up.

Prescribed oral nutrition therapy is covered by many insurance companies. Call to speak with one of our benefits specialists for more information.

Enteral Nutrition

Some individuals are unable to meet their nutritional needs through food or oral nutritional supplements (ONS). The use of enteral nutrition (EN) is one option for addressing the patients nutritional needs. Infusion carries a variety of enteral formulas and enteral pumps to meet the needs of each patient.

Enteral Nutrition Services Include

Specialists

Combined, our clinical team has over 100 years of experience caring for patients receiving nutritional therapy. We provide 24/7 access to our pharmacists, ensuring your needs are addressed no matter the time of day.

Education

Our patient education approach is personalized to each individual. Verbal counseling, one-on-one meetings with our clinical liaison, and patient handouts detailing each step of your care are included in your care.

Supplies

All supplies necessary to administer your nutritional therapy are included. Our clinical team also provides the necessary education and training to ensure you are confident in your medication administration.

Common Questions

Enteral nutrition is the use of nutrient-dense formulas delivered through the GI system. Enteral nutrition is indicated when oral nutrition alone becomes insufficient.

Enteral nutrition can be administered by syringe, gravity feed, or an enteral pump. Infusion provides all necessary equipment for feeding administration.

Yes! Mini-one buttons and Mic-key buttons are both available. All necessary extensions are also supplied.

Yes. Infusion carries the EnteraLite Infinity, the Kangaroo Joey, and the Kangaroo Omni pumps.

Infusion utilizes shipping, delivery, and pick-up methods.

Supplies are routinely covered by insurance. Many insurance companies also pay for enteral formula. Call to speak with one of our benefits specialists for more information.

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Individuals who are unable to meet their nutritional needs through the use of food, oral nutritional supplements, or enteral nutrition require the use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). TPN is customized nutritional therapy delivered directly through a a vein for patients who are unable to absorb adequate nutrition.

TPN Services Include

Specialists

Combined, our clinical team has over 100 years of experience caring for patients receiving IV therapy. We provide 24/7 access to our pharmacists, ensuring your needs are addressed no matter the time of day.

Education

Personalized Therapy

All aspects of your care are tailored to you and only you. Your needs are unique and your services from Infusion will reflect this.

Clinical Monitoring

Our pharmacists do more than just provide your medications. We coordinate with your care team, review labs, monitor your drug therapy, and engage in regular communication with you to ensure you are receiving the highest level of care.

Sterile Compounding

Our state licensed and nationally accredited pharmacy maintains a state-of-the-art clean room complex. Our technicians and pharmacists are extensively trained in sterile compounding and undergo routine education to maintain their credentials.

Supplies

All supplies necessary to administer your IV therapy are included. Each supply kit is custom tailored to your specific needs.

Common Questions

Your TPN is as mobile as you are. TPN delivery is provided in a way that allows you to maintain your lifestyle while also maintaining your nutrition.

Yes! Home TPN therapy is a proven, safe, and effective alternative to hospital inpatient care. For most people, receiving treatment at home is preferable to hospital inpatient care. It provides comfort and convenience for patients and offers little interruption to their daily activities. It is also a cost-effective alternative to expensive hospital stays.

Each patient is unique, and so is your delivery. After we have set up your care plan with your provider, home health nurse, and insurance, the pharmacist will talk with you about that plan. Prior to each delivery, your pharmacist will set up your customized delivery. How that delivery is completed depends on what works best for you.

The decision to receive TPN therapy in the home is made between you and your doctor. Several factors are considered before a patient can receive TPN therapy in the home, including the patients and/or caregivers desire and willingness to comply with therapy and the presence of a safe and appropriate home environment.

Significantly! TPN therapy at home is on average 60% cheaper than the same therapy in a hospital.

Home TPN therapy is covered by most insurance companies. We will work with your insurance company to obtain patient benefit verification and authorization and will directly bill them for our services.