The transition from hospital to post acute care is a vulnerable time for patients requiring infusion.
While all therapies provided at home or in Ambulatory Infusion Suites require excellent clinical care to ensure the best outcomes, parenteral nutrition (PN) is especially critical due to the complexity of this therapy and the increased risk of complications and/or hospital readmission.
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Registered Dietitian Led Infusion Care Helps Prevent Hospital Readmissions
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