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FAQ Category: Nursing & Medication Support
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Who pays for infusion drugs and supplies?
Drugs and client-specific supplies are separate from hourly labour. Some medical supplies/equipment categories may be eligible via AADL (after authorizer…
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Can nursing tasks be added to 24/7 care?
Yes. We layer LPN/RN visits for wound care, injections, catheter/ostomy, or medication setup; if eligible, some nursing may be publicly…
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What’s the difference between medication assistance and administration?
Medication assistance — reminders, opening packaging, and certain assigned support steps — can be provided by Health Care Aides, who…
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What standards do you follow for home infusion?
We align with the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice—which added a dedicated Home Infusion Therapy standard…
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How is the medication prepared for home infusion?
The dispensing pharmacy compounds sterile preparations under NAPRA Model Standards (non-hazardous and hazardous sterile compounding), ensuring appropriate facilities, processes, and…
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How are sharps and infusion waste handled at home?
Used needles and certain disposables go into a point-of-use sharps container and are disposed of per AHS community sharps guidance…
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