National Home Infusion Association

We are grateful to be able to share stories from incredible patient advocates like Savannah Cooper. Savannah was gracious enough to share her experience learning to be independent with home infusion while pursuing and achieving her dream to be a professional musical theater performer in New York City in both written and video formats.

As a person who relies on regular IV antibiotics to fight chronic infection, Savannah learned how to become the best person to administer her own therapy, and her home infusion provider supported her by ensuring access to medication and supplies whether she was at home, at college, or traveling for performances.

Savannah's Story: https://loom.ly/ziM4yFQ

Please reach out to us if you have patients with stories to share!

We hope you will consider sharing your knowledge among more than 1,600 attendees at the 2025 NHIA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., March 29- April 2, 2025.

NHIA is accepting submissions from speakers for 60-minute & 30-minute education sessions as well as moderators for Roundtable discussion topics for NHIA 2025. The submission deadline is July 19, 2024.

Learn more and submit: https://loom.ly/6VjgNi8

The May/June INFUSION focused on Immunology just hit member mailboxes, but can also be accessed digitally via the NHIA Community. Explore articles on Immune-oncologic agents, Ig in autoimmune seizures, transitioning patients from IVIG to SCIG and more!

Access the digital issue: https://community.nhia.org/viewdocument/mayjune-2024-infusion-magazine?CommunityKey=d48fc735-07a9-44ca-b262-84d0aa77fa06&tab=librarydocuments

Make the most of less time!

How many times have we thought, "this meeting should have been an email!" In today's work environment, we often feel like "death by meeting" is occurring on a daily basis. It is critical for those leading meetings to employ every technique to make the most of their time with teammates to ensure that meetings are effective, have purpose, and result in actionable items to takeaway to accomplish before the next meeting.

Hone the art of meeting management and earn 0.5 CE hours in our next Operations Elevation Webinar, June 26 at 12pm ET.

Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/XtTUjrc

The Operations Elevation series is supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA).

NHIA is now accepting submissions from speakers for 60-minute & 30-minute education sessions as well as moderators for Roundtable discussion topics for NHIA 2025. The submission deadline is July 19, 2024.

Be a part of the premiere event for the home and alternate site infusion industry and share your knowledge among more than 1,600 attendees at the 2025 NHIA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., March 29- April 2, 2025.

Learn more and submit: https://loom.ly/6VjgNi8

NHIA is excited to announce the launch of a new educational webinar series, “Disease State Management,” designed to provide an in-depth understanding of various disease states frequently encountered in home and alternate site infusion.

The series kicks off with a focus on Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), a complex diagnosis where patients have various needs, including antibiotics, hydration, and enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Access the SBS education: https://loom.ly/bKeS2dw

This series is only available to individuals from NHIA member organizations.

This Thursday, catch up with the latest billing policy updates as well as regulatory and legislative action affecting home and alternate site infusion providers.

Register: https://loom.ly/mXONvLM

The 2024 Talk Infusion Series is supported by McKesson.

NHIA's Talk Infusion Webinars are exclusively for NHIA members. If you need help with your member credentials, please contact [email protected].

NHIA is seeking a Director of Nursing Education and Programs to provide oversight and support for a variety of essential nursing related programs such as clinical education, research initiatives, and clinical practice standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in home infusion nursing with education and leadership experience; a masters in nursing; experience with abstract development and scholarly writing; publication history; and experience in identifying, implementing and evaluating nursing education programs.

We are excited to add expertise to our staff to help enhance our educational offerings and resources for members.

Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/mzaA55E

During National Nurses Week, we want to share a huge thank you to nurses everywhere, particularly those in home and alternate site infusion! Nurses play an integral role in our industry's ability to provide essential services and high-quality care to patients who might not otherwise have access to treatments or who are simply more comfortable in these settings. There are not enough of you!

We are thrilled to announce a new and improved NHIA Community, including a more engaging and user-friendly experience for all members. New features include a central feed with relevant and fresh content from discussions to member news updates; new quick links to access top resources; and easily accessible lists for the latest member news updates as well as upcoming education and events.

Explore the updated community and join the active and valuable discussions: https://community.nhia.org/home/memberhome

Don't have an account to access or aren't an NHIA member? Reach out to us!

Early in 2024, INS released their new Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. Join us for a 30-minute Clinical Connect webinar that will highlight the key changes that are important to home infusion nurses and how to meet and exceed these to ensure superior clinical care and outcomes.

Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/caeHZJQ

Organizations are looking for ways to keep employees engaged in other ways outside of monetary incentives. Engagement leads to better employee performance and thus better organizational success.

Join NHIA for an Operations Elevation webinar and hear from a panel of industry leaders to learn a variety of inventive ways to keep teams focused on the work and enjoying their daily work responsibilities.

Learn more & register: https://loom.ly/-V0-3F8

The 2024 Operations Elevation webinar series is supported through an educational grant from Managed Health Care Associates (MHA).

"Updated USP General Chapters and are the minimum requirements for ensuring sterile compounding safety. But organizations may want to aim higher than that baseline level of compliance, a leading compounding expert noted at , in Austin, Texas." article by Specialty Pharmacy Continuum https://loom.ly/PSTN8sA

Abby Roth, BS, the owner of Pure Microbiology, LLC, and Daniel Kyes, CPHT, a regional pharmacy training and quality specialist at New England Life Care, explored some of the more common cleanroom myths during a session at , in Austin, Texas. https://loom.ly/Kkxb-O4

Busting Common Sterile Compounding Misconceptions How many myths are ingrained in your organization’s sterile compounding practices? Whether it’s the need for huge eyewash stations in anterooms or the ...

Last week concluded the 2024 NHIA Annual Conference, which brings together more than 1,600 home and alternate site infusion professionals for four days of networking, education, and exhibits. This year's event saw significant growth in attendance and exhibits over prior years and the expo featured more than 135 companies displaying the latest products and services supporting the industry.

Read more: https://loom.ly/OQoYuSk

NHIA 2024 Draws Record Attendance, Recognizes Excellence Across Home Infusion - National Home Infusion Association Last week concluded the 2024 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2024), which brings together more than 1,600 home and alternate site infusion professionals for four days of networking, education, and exhibits.

Amid the demand for infusion services and persistent nursing shortages, the relationship between specialty pharmacies and nursing agencies is vital.

Join NHIA, AlayaCare, and leading industry experts for a webinar roundtable discussion on the importance of a trusted network in delivering top-tier home infusion services. Learn strategies for boosting collaboration, remaining competitive, tackling staffing challenges, and improving patient outcomes.

Learn more & register: https://loom.ly/CPUO1w8

Speakers:
Kaila Raimondo
Market Leader for Home Infusion and Skilled Nursing
AlayaCare

Leslie Myers, PharmD, IgCP
Director of Clinical Services
CureCare

Susan Bauer, BSN, RN, CRNI, VABC
Director of Clinical Quality and Compliance
AOM Infusion

That's a wrap on . Does it really have to end?

Thank you to everyone who attended. We could not think of a better group of people to spend this week with and can't wait to see you all again next year in Washington, D.C.

Sign up for the NHIA 2025 presale: https://loom.ly/kSp11ds

NHIF is pleased to announce that Yoselin Flores​, a PGY-1 Resident with Option Care Health, was selected as the winner of the NHIF Outstanding Abstract Award for her poster, “Use of a Lipid Screening Tool to Identify Patients at Greater Risk of Infusion Reactions to Lipids in the Home Setting.”

The winning abstract, which includes $1,000 grant and the opportunity to publish a full manuscript in Infusion Journal, must be relevant to a current challenge, issue, or question facing the infusion industry; employ an effective study design/methodology to achieve results; and have the ability for expansion into a larger study.

Katherine Yang, PharmD, BCPS with Kaiser Permanente, won the honorary mention for "Daptomycin vs. Vancomycin: A Cost Comparison in a Regional Home Infusion Pharmacy."

NHIA is excited to announce the winner of the 2024 Innovation Award: Eitan Medical for Eitan Insights®, a cloud-based digital health software suite that captures and analyzes pump data. Insights can receive data remotely from the Avoset pump as previously described or with the Sapphire Infusion pump through Sapphire Connect®, a plug-and-play universal cellular communication accessory.

NHIA launched the award to recognize a game-changing product or service. A panel of NHIA expert member clinicians evaluated exhibitor products and services introduced within the last 2 years for their ability to improve quality and safety, boost efficiency, or reduce administrative burden for providers.

At on Tuesday, we announced the recipients of the Exhibitor Innovation Award and Outstanding Abstract Achievement Awards. We also saw several examples of how important it is to make every moment count and how this can impact the lives of your colleagues and especially patients. Attendees engaged in all-new Interactive Workshops in the afternoon and closed the day with an event to honor members of the industry at Banger's on historic Rainey Street.

Read Tuesday's recap: https://loom.ly/p_0mW7s

NHIA 2024: Tuesday, March 26 Recap - NHIA Annual Conference NHIA announced the recipients of the Exhibitor Innovation Award and Outstanding Abstract Achievement Awards. We also saw several examples of how important it is to make every moment count and how this can impact the lives of your colleagues and especially patients. Attendees engaged in all-new Inter...

Yesterday at NHIA 2024 was jam-packed with great education, networking, and hands-on learning at our Sterile Compounding Clinic.

Check out yesterday's recap here: https://loom.ly/eRWtNx0

Highlights of the day include our very candid Industry Keynote with 9th Secretary of Veterans Affairs David J. Shulkin, M.D., a morning jam-packed with networking and knowledge sharing, more fun and learning in the exhibit hall, sterile compounding training and education and more.

NHIA 2024: Monday, March 25 Recap - NHIA Annual Conference Monday morning began with a brand-new flow for the NHIA Annual Conference with a high-octane networking breakfast before the General Session. We were fortunate to hear from 9th Secretary of Veterans Affairs David J. Shulkin, M.D., who shared lessons learned during his time in public service leading....

has shattered previous participation records! The event saw more than 1,600 industry professionals register to attend, including over 530 first time attendees.

Check out Sunday's recap at NHIA 2024. Read about all the action from the first full day at home and alternate site infusion's premiere event: https://loom.ly/oO9NM_w.

NHIA 2024: Sunday, March 24 Recap - NHIA Annual Conference NHIA 2024 convened the largest gathering dedicated to the home and alternate site infusion in Austin for the 5-day event and shattered previous participation records. The event saw more than 1,600 industry professionals register to attend, including over 530 first time attendees.

NHIA is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Innovation Award:
Avoset® - Eitan Medical
Brightree Pharmacy Outcomes - Brightree
Eitan Insights® - Eitan Medical
Orchid Safety Release Valve - Linear Health Sciences

The award recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry. A panel of NHIA expert member clinicians evaluates exhibitor products and services introduced within the last 2 years for their ability to improve quality and safety, boost efficiency, or reduce administrative burden for providers.

The winner will be announced during the NHIA 2024 annual conference on March 26.

Read more: https://loom.ly/CXJ31f8

NHIA 2024 speaker Damian Dodge wants his session attendees to walk away knowing that "it is possible to increase access to high-cost therapies while also decreasing the burden on patients and providers. Prescribing complex therapies does not need to be anxiety-producing but does require a robust infrastructure to support patient needs."

Learn more about Damian and his session, "Goldilocks and the Sites of Care": https://loom.ly/EPbAZDI

Damian Dodge, MPH
Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy Access
Penn Medicine / Penn Medicine at Home / Penn Home Infusion Therapy

Speaker Spotlight: Damian Dodge - NHIA Annual Conference How to create a sustainable, centralized referral management infrastructure that reduces provider burden, enhances access, and increases capture.

NHIA is pleased to announce the addition of Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) to our Future of Infusion Advisory Council (FIAC). The FIAC is a strategic advisory group comprised of manufacturing and service companies who are intensely invested in the home and alternate site infusion industry. The group consistently works with the association staff and Board of Directors to address critical issues, challenges, and opportunities facing this growing segment of healthcare.

Read more: https://loom.ly/PfynlwY

NHIA 2024 speaker Elizabeth Rudolph will share "strategies to reduce your home infusion nursing liability."

Learn more about Elizabeth and her session, "Ten Ways To Avoid Getting Sued: What Every Home Infusion Nurse Needs To Know": https://loom.ly/dxem1Rw

Elizabeth Rudolph, JD, MSN, RN, PLNC
Founder and CEO
JurexNurse.com - Legal Nurse Certification

Speaker Spotlight: Elizabeth Rudolph - NHIA Annual Conference Home infusion nurses need to know how to reduce their liability exposure.

NHIA is proud to announce that Jeannie Counce, NHIA’s long-time Editor in Chief of INFUSION magazine is the recipient of the 2024 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the first employees of NHIA, Jeannie was hired in 1997 to oversee the publication of INFUSION magazine, a tool created to communicate with members about the work of the association, provide education, and increase awareness of home infusion. For nearly 3 decades, Jeannie has orchestrated the content of INFUSION, working with countless contributors over the years to provide NHIA members with a valuable and vibrant resource – culminating in a vast library of clinical, operational, and billing resources that have fueled the growth of the home and alternate site industry.

Read more: https://loom.ly/6Lx_JJA

"Join this session at NHIA 2024 with three seasoned industry leaders with diverse backgrounds to learn how to effectively manage your operations while benefiting from improved performance (both operationally and financially). You will benefit from gaining key takeaways and actionable items that you can implement within your organization."

Learn more about Jeanne Lugli and her session, "Effectively Managing your Patient Financials and Billing Operations": https://loom.ly/i9HB8qI

Jeanne Lugli, FNHIA
Sr. Director, RCM
Brightree

Speaker Spotlight: Jeanne Lugli - NHIA Annual Conference Join this session with three seasoned industry leaders with diverse backgrounds to learn how to effectively manage your operations while benefiting from improved performance (both operationally and financially). You will benefit from gaining key takeaways and actionable items that you can implement....

NHIA has released its 2024 Commercial Payor Recommendations, designed to be incorporated into contracts between health plans and home and alternate site infusion providers to improve patient outcomes and experience, reduce administrative burden, and improve timely access to home infusion services.

Among NHIA’s 7 recommendations, the association encourages payors to remove prior authorization requirements for infusion nursing and discontinue policies that place arbitrary caps on the number of infusion nursing visits. NHIA also recommends Medicare Advantage (MA) plans mirror commercial health plan infusion coverage by using the HCPCS home infusion S-code billing system to offer home infusion coverage for the widest range of infused drugs, facilitate timely discharge from facilities, and improve access for rural patients and those with disabilities.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/tnjFSFo

"If you're stuck in the headspace of constantly building, moving, and/or renovating your cleanroom, you won't want to miss this session: "Cleanroom Design: Where to Start"."

NHIA 2024 speaker Jessica Hawkins will cover cleanroom design, the resources available, requirements, and more!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/YCDzXe4

Jessica Hawkins, PharmD, BCPS, BCSCP
Pharmacy Program Manager-Sterile Compounding
Lexington VA Health Care System

Speaker Spotlight: Jessica Hawkins - NHIA Annual Conference If you're stuck in the headspace of constantly building, moving, and/or renovating your cleanroom, you won't want to miss this session: "Cleanroom Design: Where to Start".