IV Antibiotics in the Home
We’ve partnered with healthcare providers to give eligible members, where clinically appropriate, the option to receive IV antibiotic treatments at home.
You can search providers through our Find a Provider tool.
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About IV Antibiotics in the Home
This service helps to:
Reduce time and money spent travelling, and waiting for, treatment at the hospital
Minimise the risk of any infections your patients may catch during their hospital visits
Improve support and connection with the clinical staff with one-on-one appointments
Give your patients more control over their treatment
Receive treatment in a comfortable, familiar, and private environment
Cause less disruption to your patients' and their families' daily lives.
What to expect
1. Find a provider
2. Confirm eligibility
They will then determine if your patient is eligible by checking the level of cover with nib, checking if the service is available in their area, and that their home is suitable for delivery of treatment at home.
3. Provider contacts your patient
Once your referral has been processed, the service provider will contact your nib patient about their availability and treatment plan. They will book in time for treatment 2-3 days post hospital discharge.
4. Regular reports
The service provider will provide regular reports to you on how your patient’s treatment is going.
1. Find a provider
2. Confirm eligibility
They will then determine if your patient is eligible by checking the level of cover with nib, checking if the service is available in their area, and that their home is suitable for delivery of treatment at home.
3. Provider contacts your patient
Once your referral has been processed, the service provider will contact your nib patient about their availability and treatment plan. They will book in time for treatment 2-3 days post hospital discharge.
4. Regular reports
The service provider will provide regular reports to you on how your patient’s treatment is going.