September 22, 2026
Pump failure during home infusion can interrupt therapy with serious consequences. This standard addresses patient, therapy, and operational factors to decide when a back-up pump is needed. A back-up pump should be considered when an interruption in therapy could result in clinical deterioration, hemodynamic or respiratory instability, or withdrawal or rebound symptoms. Environmental and logistical factors, such as a rural location or other circumstances that could delay replacement of a failed pump, should also be considered when assessing the need for a back-up pump.
NHIA is requesting that public stakeholders review and provide feedback on the draft practice standard. Your comments on proposed practice standards play a key role in the standards development process. You can comment on all text published within the practice standard section of the following document:
The comment period closes October 23, 2026.
The target audience includes clinicians, regulatory agencies, reimbursement professionals, and industry stakeholders.
Please submit all comments to standards@nhia.org.
Comprehensive, accurate documentation is essential to continuity of care, medication safety, and positive patient outcomes. Pharmacists play a critical role in maintaining detailed patient records that support individualized care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and effective care transitions. As pharmacy practice in the home infusion setting continues to expand, standardized documentation practices are increasingly important. This practice standard establishes clear guidelines to promote consistency, accuracy, and high-quality clinical documentation, ultimately enhancing patient safety and the overall quality of care.
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Comments: NHIA welcomes feedback and suggestions for content to incorporate into future revisions and editions.