Establishing a community infusion service in Canterbury, New Zealand: strategies and lessons
J Prim Health Care. 2022 Jun;14(2):151-155. doi: 10.1071/HC21103.ABSTRACTBackground and context An increasing number of drugs and blood products need to be delivered by intravenous infusion. In the Canterbury region of New Zealand, these have historically been delivered at a hospital site; however, some infusions could be delivered in a community setting without compromising patient safety. Assessment of problem The Canterbury health system has a key strategic objective of delivering care close to patients' homes. In 2018, Canterbury district health board (DHB) put out a tender for a community infusion service that would d...
Source: Journal of Primary Health Care - June 30, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lisa McGonigle Brett Shand Graham McGeoch Source Type: research
