By Lynne Peeples
Transitioning a patient from the hospital to the home setting on parenteral nutrition can introduce a number of potential hazards. But several steps, from ensuring a safe home PN setup to identifying the appropriate PN formulation, can go a long way in protecting patients during this crucial hand-off, according to home infusion experts.
Shortages of PN supplies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are another challenge PN providers are starting to encounter.