Partnering with Our Infusion Center: A Guide for Referring Providers.

Partnering with Our Infusion Center: A Guide for Referring Providers As healthcare continues shifting toward outpatient and home-based models, physicians and clinicians are discovering that partnering with a trusted infusion center can enhance patient care while maintaining clinical oversight and efficiency. At Kariah Healthcare LLC, we’re proud to serve as an extension of your team—delivering infusion therapy with precision, compassion, and seamless communication. Whether your patients need IV antibiotics, hydration, biologics, or even oncology support, we ensure they receive hospital-quality care in a safe, lower-acuity setting.

Extending Your Care Beyond the Clinic

• Partnering with an infusion center allows your patients to receive essential therapies without the burden of hospitalization, while you remain informed and in control of their treatment plan. Our outpatient model supports providers across many specialties, including:
• Infectious Disease: IV antibiotics and antifungals for serious infections
• Rheumatology: Biologics for autoimmune diseases.
• Neurology: IVIG and infusion-based therapies for conditions like CIDP and MS.
• Cardiology: Inotropic support and IV iron.
• Oncology: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care (per oncologist order)
• Primary Care and Internal Medicine: IV hydration, vitamin therapy, and post-hospital care
• This collaborative approach helps improve access, reduce readmissions, and preserve hospital resources for higher-acuity cases.
• Studies have shown that outpatient and home infusion outcomes are comparable to inpatient care, with many patients experiencing higher satisfaction and improved quality of life when treated in familiar, less clinical settings (NHIA.org ).

We’ve made it simple for referring providers to connect their patients to infusion therapy.

• Send the Referral Complete our infusion referral form (available online or by fax). Include diagnosis, therapy orders, lab results, and insurance information.
• We Handle the Coordination Our team verifies insurance, obtains any required prior authorizations, and confirms medication availability. We coordinate directly with specialty pharmacies and suppliers if needed.
• Schedule and Begin Treatment Patients are scheduled promptly — often within 24–48 hours of authorization. We align scheduling with drug stability, patient readiness, and your treatment plan.
• Continuous Communication You’ll receive treatment updates, progress notes, and alerts about any complications or patient concerns.

Our nurses and pharmacists stay in close contact to ensure care continuity and safety. Quality and Safety You Can Trust Our infusion center is staffed by certified infusion nurses, experienced pharmacists, and clinical supervisors who follow strict protocols for medication handling, infusion technique, and patient monitoring. We adhere to USP <797> sterile compounding standards, CDC infection control guidelines, and CMS documentation requirements for outpatient infusion therapy.

Each patient’s treatment is: ✅ Verified against your prescription and dosing parameters ✅ Monitored for vital signs, side effects, and infusion tolerance ✅ Documented in detail for audit-ready traceability ✅ Reported back to you promptly for coordinated follow-up care Benefits for Your Practice Collaborating with an infusion center can streamline your workflow and expand your treatment capabilities. For Providers: Reduced inpatient utilization and fewer hospital readmissions Improved patient compliance and monitoring feedback Confidence that patients receive the prescribed therapy exactly as ordered For Patients: Convenient, comfortable outpatient environment Shorter wait times and flexible scheduling Expert clinical oversight and real-time communication with their doctor Together, we help patients stay on track — physically, emotionally, and therapeutically. Let’s Partner for Better Patient Care When you refer a patient to Kariah Healthcare LLC, you’re not sending them away — you’re extending your care into a trusted, collaborative environment that puts patient safety and outcomes first. Our team takes pride in maintaining clear communication, clinical excellence, and compassionate care from referral to recovery. 📞 To refer a patient or request referral materials: Call (240) 852-9384 or email info@kariahealth.com 🌐 Visit: www.kariahealth.com.

References

1. National Home Infusion Association (NHIA). Home and Specialty Infusion: Improving Quality of Life and Reducing Costs.
   https://nhia.org
2. CSPRX Pharmacy Services. Outpatient Infusion Services and Provider Collaboration.
   https://csprx.com
3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Home Infusion Therapy and Outpatient Care Guidelines.
   https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-for-service-providers/home-infusion-therapy
4. Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Guidelines for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT).
   https://www.idsociety.org