Outpatient IV Antibiotic Infusion Service
Antibiotics are medications used to treat many bacterial infections. Some infections are very aggressive and are best treated by the use of intravenous (IV) antibiotic medications. The choice of oral versus IV therapy frequently will depend on the condition being treated, as well as the severity of the condition. IV antibiotics are frequently used because they provide the most direct path for the medications to reach the site of infection.
We are pleased to be able to offer outpatient antibiotic therapy services to improve our patients' care for their infectious conditions. We have licensed and inspected pharmacies to ensure proper sterility.
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Benefits of the Office-Based Antibiotic Infusion Program
- Significant decrease in duration of hospital stays
- Completing your antibiotic therapy regimen in a comfortable and convenient setting
- Home or office-based therapy to allow for continuity of care from the hospital setting to the outpatient setting
- Patients who do not meet criteria for hospital admission can still receive IV antibiotics for treatment
- The ability to continue your therapy with minimal to no disruption of your daily routine, particularly preventing missed work days
- Optimal and effective treatment following the most current standards of care for management of your infectious condition under the supervision of your Infectious Diseases physician
- Our clinicians draw and follow labs weekly to ensure improvement of condition and monitor for toxic side effects of these complex and powerful medications
Who is a good candidate for outpatient antibiotic therapy?
- Patient must have the physical ability to complete therapy
- The patient, a friend or family member must have the proper hand-eye coordination required to administer the medications
- Patient must be able to attend clinic appointments (for lab draw and provider visit)
- Patient must live in a home with a telephone, running water, and a refrigerator in which to keep medications
