Infusion Pharmacy
Infusion Pharmacy provides sterile medications and tube feeding products and supplies to patients in their homes. Depending on your needs, our pharmacists work with your physician to provide medications which are administered directly into the bloodstream (intravenously). Infusion Pharmacy services are tailored to specifically meet the unique needs of each individual. Our experienced pharmacy staff in conjunction with home care nursing will coordinate appropriate care so that patients can manage their illness in the comfort of their own home. We will also provide education to the patient and family members regarding the type of therapy and equipment necessary for treatment.
Services Offered
Our high-tech nurses work with Infusion Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacists and your physician to provide a variety of therapies and medications, including the following:
• Total Parenteral Nutrition
• Antibiotics / Antifungals / Antivirals
• Gravity, IV Push
• Continuous, Intermittent Pump
• Specialty Pharmaceuticals
• Antihemophilic Factor
• Low Molecular Weight Heparin
• Colony Stimulating Agents
• Growth Hormone
• Pain Management via Ambulatory Pump
• Hydration
• Immune Globulin / Albumin
• Full Line of Enteral Products & Supplies
• Catheter Maintenance Care
• Medication Therapy Management
• Our clinical pharmacists obtain and evaluate medication profiles and provide feedback to the healthcare team on any duplication of medications and significant interactions.
• Our clinical pharmacists prepare pharmaceutical care plans in conjunction with other home care service lines and the ordering physician to ensure cost-effective medication outcomes.
Eligibility
Eligibility for Infusion Pharmacy services is dependent on your need, your doctor’s order and your insurance provider. Our Intake Department can help you determine eligibility. Call us today at (714) 712-7110.
Our Infusion Pharmacy Team
Our Pharmacy team of skilled professionals is specially trained to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes all in the comfort and safety of your home. Our team includes:
- Clinical Pharmacists
Through coordination with the Home Health nursing staff, State Board of Pharmacy licensed Clinical Pharmacists perform assessments and develop plans to manage the patient’s medications. Screens medication list for harmful interactions or duplications. Prepares and dispenses medications and supplies to patients at home. Promotes rational medication therapy to physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
- Pharmacy Technicians and Support Staff
State Board of Pharmacy licensed technicians assists the pharmacist in all phases of the department operation including sterile medication preparation, medication profiling, packaging, record-keeping, stocking, clerical duties, and patient communication as assigned
- Delivery Service Representatives
Competent and proficient in providing timely delivery service to your residence.
- Warehouse Staff
Competent warehouse staff assists in pharmacy operations by preparing deliveries, performing urgent/local deliveries, short hauls and off-site warehouse and hospital pick-ups. The warehouse worker is trained and skilled in the operation of all infusion and enteral pumps. He ensures that each pump is clean, in good working order and calibrated to ensure medications are delivered accurately between each patient use.
Service Area
Primarily servicing the greater Orange County area. Extended service area includes parts of Los Angeles County, Inland Empire and San Diego County.
Financial Services
Most infusion therapies are billed under the Major Medical Benefit of insurance plans along with nursing. A few infusion therapies are covered under Medicare Part B or Part D. We offer discounted rates when insurance coverage is not an option. For more information on our contracted health plans or other insurance related coverage, please call our Intake Department at (714) 712-7110.
Referrals
For more information or to initiate the referral process, please call (714) 712-7110.
Accreditation
We are a State Board of Pharmacy retail pharmacy with sterile product preparation credentials. We are certified by Medicare & MediCal and accredited by The Joint Commission.
Affiliation
St. Joseph Health System Infusion Pharmacy is a division of the St. Joseph Health System Home Health Network which is owned by St. Joseph Hospital, St. Jude Medical Center, Mission Hospital and Mission at Laguna.
Network
Our St. Joseph Health System Network includes:
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