NURSE SERIES - Subcutaneous Infusion Success: Safety, Standards & Patient Empowerment

Nurse Bytes: Steps to Ensure a Smooth Subcutaneous Infusion (January 27)

This session outlines the practical steps home infusion nurses should take to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and efficient subcutaneous infusions.

1. Identify key steps to prepare for a safe SC infusion.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and assessment during visits.
3. Apply best practices for monitoring, teaching, and post-care follow-up.

Nurse Necessities: Nurse Considerations for Subcutaneous Infusions (January 28)

This session provides specific interventions that home infusion nurses should take when providing subcutaneous infusion therapy to patients. Participants will also receive standards of care and best practices that support the nurse considerations to promote safety, accuracy, and quality of care.

1. Describe essential nursing steps for subcutaneous (SC) infusions.
2. Discuss strategies to enhance safety and patient comfort.
3. Apply best practices for infusion setup, monitoring, and documentation.

Nurse Bytes: Strategies for Teaching Patients Subcutaneous Infusions (January 29)

This session will provide home infusion nurses with strategies for teaching patients how to self-administer subcutaneous infusions. 

1. Describe key steps for effective patient education and skill-building.
2. Discuss strategies to promote confidence and safety during training.
3. Explain how to tailor teaching to accommodate varying learning styles and needs.

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