MCN’s customizable template, Selection of Infusion Pump, is taken from our Home Infusion Therapy Policy and Procedure Manual. MCN Healthcare’s proven policy and procedure templates, competencies and compliance tools have assisted more than 20,000 health care organizations worldwide meet their regulatory compliance goals.

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Here is some sample content from Selection of Infusion Pump:

	POLICY: The infusion device to be used at home will be determined by pharmacists, as well as nurses. Only equipment in compliance with the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990 SMDA are to be used by clients at home. PROCEDURE: The pharmacist and the nurse shall evaluate different infusion devices for their appropriate use in home care. The evaluation must be inclusive of, but not limited to: Infusion Therapy Services scope of service, i.e., TPN therapy, antibiotics Ease of client use Safety features i.e., alarms, electrostatic discharge ESD sensitivity, backup batteries Accuracy ...
Second excerpt:
	...Length of charge and power sources, if battery types Portability Prior experience of other user groups with the device Input from medical equipment biotechnicians reliability, ease of maintenance Inservices are to be given to all qualified individuals on how to use the equipment. The inservice is to be documented. Manufacturer's literature on equipment is to be kept on file, with easy access. If the scope of service changes, a regular re-evaluation annually at least is to be made as...