Who can administer IV vitamin therapy: A complete guide
Who can administer IV vitamin therapy comes down to license: physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants order the drip, and registered nurses usually give it. All three prescribing roles can also run the infusion themselves. By contrast, LPN and LVN authority depends on your state, and unlicensed staff such as medical assistants usually cannot start […]
IV hydration business requirements in Arizona: A complete guide
Arizona treats a vitamin drip as a medical treatment, not a spa service. The state Board of Nursing requires a valid provider order before a nurse starts any infusion. That rule holds at a drip bar, in a hotel room, and in a patient’s living room. One rule shapes every other decision in Arizona IV […]
What to include in an IV therapy intake form (plus a handy template)
Intake forms are like your patients’ IDs. They help you understand a patient’s health information so you’re fully informed about any underlying medical conditions before they receive IV therapy. When you have this essential information about your patients, you can perform safe, effective, and personalized infusion therapy treatments, avoid administrative errors, and maintain the highest […]