Electronic Mechanical Pump Selection for Home Administration of Infusion Medications

NHIA—through its Quality and Standards and Clinical Practice Committees made up of experts in home infusion and alternate site infusion—has developed a consensus practice standard to help clinicians assess situations and determine when an electronic mechanical pump is recommended to administer an infusion medication in the home setting.

The purpose of infusion device selection is to ensure patient safety and minimize adverse events, avoid unplanned hospitalization and emergency room visits, and prevent disruptions in treatment. The Pharmacist and Nurse are responsible for participating in the selection of an appropriate method of administration to be used in delivering parenteral medications to patients infusing medications at home.

The target audience for this mechanical pump selection standard includes clinicians, regulatory agencies, reimbursement professionals, and industry stakeholders.