Deaconess HomeCare’s Infusion Nurses certified by the Infusion Nursing Certification Corporation and trained in the management of pain are available for a variety of services. These specialized nurses follow best practices in the care and management for patients in pain.

Pain Management Services:

• Develop a pain management plan
• Assessment visits
• Breakthrough dosing
• Patient-controlled analgesia
• Risk management
  • Patient compliance assessment
  • Potential drug diversion assessment
  • Staff education/competency
• Physical therapy

IV/Subcutaneous Pain Management:

• PCA conversion
• PCA initiation
• PCA management

Oral Pain Management:

• Opioid conversions
• Adjuvant medication recommendations
• Patient education
• Pain rating documentation