Intravenous Therapy and Infusion Services
Sets out the written policies 22-B DCMR §3920.5 requires for intravenous therapy: who may give it, patient selection, the intravenous therapy service plan, consent, monitoring and emergency care, the anaphylactic kit rule for first doses of antibiotics and chemotherapy, 24-hour availability, storage, infection control, disposal, equipment, supplies, blood transfusions, adverse reactions, and the 30-day progress notes and 62-day summary reports.
About this policy
- Policy number
- DC-HH-CS-04
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 22-B DCMR §3920
- Library
- Washington, DC home health · 58 policies
- Category
- Clinical tasks
- Sections
- 26
In short
- Only a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse with IV training or experience may give IV therapy.
- Before IV therapy starts, the patient signs a consent that explains the risks, benefits, and other choices.
- Never give the first dose of an antibiotic or chemotherapy unless an anaphylactic kit is right there in the home.
- If you suspect a reaction, stop the infusion, call 911 for a severe reaction, then call the physician and the supervising nurse.
- An IV-trained nurse can be reached 24 hours a day at (202) 555-0199.
- Write progress notes at least every 30 days and a summary report at least every 62 days.
What's inside
26 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (22-B DCMR §3920)
- 5. How This Policy Meets 22-B DCMR §3920.5
- 6. Who May Provide Intravenous Therapy
- 7. Patient Selection
- 8. The Intravenous Therapy Service Plan
- 9. Consent and Patient Teaching
- 10. Administration and Monitoring
- 11. Adverse Reactions and Emergency Care
- 12. Availability Twenty-Four Hours a Day
- 13. Preparation and Storage
- 14. Infection Control
- 15. Disposal of Sharps, Catheters, Tubing, and Dressings
- 16. Equipment and Supplies
- 17. Blood Transfusions
- 18. Records and Notes
- 19. Responsibilities
- 20. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 21. Staff Training
- 22. References
- 23. Related Policies and Forms
- 24. Approval
- 25. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me the intravenous therapy service plan and the signed consent for this patient.
- Who may start an IV or care for a central line at your agency? Show me their IV training or experience.
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