IV Infusion Archives - Visiting Nurses Association of Kansas City

What sets VNA’s services apart from other home health providers?

What sets us apart is the complexity of the medications we’re able to provide as our nurses have the level of skill necessary to provide more complex medications. We also take a holistic approach that provides a comprehensive look at the patient and all their service needs by working interdisciplinary […]

Does VNA provide the medications being administered?

Yes, but we are not ourselves the pharmacy, so medications need to come from another referral source once there’s an order from a physician. Any delays in care related to being able to access medications are on the pharmacy’s end.

What background do IV Infusion nurses have?

All of the nurses in this program are registered IV nurses specially trained in infusion drug administration and line maintenance. They follow national standards of practice established by the Infusion Nurses Society and are highly skilled in clinical monitoring of IV therapy. Many of our IV team RNs are certified […]

What patient care needs and conditions do IV Infusion services provide therapy for?