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NHIA develops professional practice standards to:
NHIA’s practice standards represent a consensus of professional judgment, expert opinion, and documented evidence. They provide guidance and direction to NHIA members and other audiences who affect the home infusion industry, and the patients served. Their use may help to comply with federal and state laws and regulations, meet accreditation requirements, and improve patient care. They are written to establish reasonable goals, to be progressive and challenging, yet attainable as best practices in applicable home or alternate site settings.
Electronic Mechanical Pump Selection for Home Administration of Infusion Medications
Choosing the appropriate infusion method/device selection promotes safety, minimizes adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and therapy disruptions, avoid hospitalizations and emergency department use, and promotes adherence. By developing a Practice Standard, NHIA can encourage appropriate use of pumps and educate stakeholders (manufacturers, regulators) about how equipment is used in home infusion.
These practice standards should not be viewed as NHIA requirements. The use of NHIA’s practice standards by members and other practitioners should be assessed and adapted based on independent judgment.