About the Clinic
Thank you for choosing TamCare Infusion Center to provide your IV Infusion Therapy. Based on your medical condition, your physician has determined that you are in need of treatment. Use the information in this packet along with your physicians’ instructions, to understand your condition and how you can be most successful with your therapy.

Our clinical staff of Licensed Nurses, Medical assistant, and Physician are ready to assist you in achieving your health goals if it be at our clinic or at the comfort of your home, we have your covered.

As a full-service Infusion center, we work hand in hand with your ordering physician to ensure you are receiving the appropriate treatment needed for your medical condition. Under our care we manage your PICC line, Tunneled Central line, and/or Midline catheter care. We have a full-service lab and collect weekly blood work and send to referring provider as ordered.

To ensure your safety and response to treatment our team provides you with resources about the medication you are receiving outlining side effects, sign and symptoms you may experience as well education on your condition. You are never alone when undergoing treatment with our infusion center. Our professional health care team is available to assist you 24 hours a day 7 days a week via our Nurse Line at 281-889-8256. If you ever have questions or concerns regarding your therapy, we are always accessible to you.

Thank you for trusting us to manage your IV therapy needs.

Infusion Therapy Services
Our team provides comprehensive care as an outpatient infusion center. We specialize in treatment and management of acute and chronic bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. Our goal is to guide patients through treatment by closely monitoring labs and adjusting medications in an effort to reduce hospitalization.

Most Common Infections Treated:

• Osteomyelitis – Osteomyelitis is an inflammation or swelling of bone tissue that is usually the result of an infection. Bone infections may occur for many different reasons and can affect children and adults.
• Cellulitis – Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin. If untreated, it can spread and cause serious health problems.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) – UTI’s are common infections that happen when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, enter the urethra, and infect the urinary tract. The infections can affect several parts of the urinary tract.
• Pulmonary Infections – The lungs are a frequent site of infectious diseases. Pleuropulmonary infections include bronchitis and bronchiolitis, pneumonia, lung abscess, cavity formation, allergic bronchopulmonary reaction, as well as pleural effusion and empyema.
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers – A Diabetic Foot Ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot.
• Infected Hardware – Orthopedic implantable hardware, employed in a variety of situations from joint replacement surgeries to treatment of traumatic injuries. One of the most common complications with procedures involving orthopedic hardware is infections. Joint infections are foreign bodies and all patients have increased risk if developing surgical site infections.

Infusion Intake:

• Registration
• Review of Insurance Benefits
• Review of Services
• Establish Infusion Plan
• Pre-Scheduled Weekly MD visit

Home Infusion Therapy Basics
What is Home Infusion Therapy?
Home infusion therapy allows you to receive treatment in the comfort and safety of your own home. The medication can be self-administered by the patient, family member, and/or caregiver. Our facility will provide you with your medication along with any supplies needed.

Why are infusions given?
Many medications are more effective when they are infused because they are delivered right into the bloodstream.

How Can Infusions Be Given?
To infuse medication at home, you must have either a PICC line, Midline, Tunneled Central line, or Port a Cath. The following access devices allow medication to be administered into vein.

We provide:

• Normal Saline Flushes
• Heparin Flushes
• Medication
• Alcohol Prep Pads
• Disinfectant Caps
• Home Infusion Instructions/Resource Guide
• 24-hour Nurse Access
• All infusion supplies dependent on insurance will be provided by our office.

How long does an infusion take?
This will depend on the type of medication, dosage and device used to administer medication. It can take as little as a few minutes or as long as several hours.

Will I have to operate equipment?
You may need to use equipment for certain treatments. Your nurse will give you easy-to-follow directions and make sure you are comfortable with what you need to do.

Preparing for your Treatment
Here are some key things to know before starting your therapy:

• Wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Choose a comfortable place to sit at home, like a chair, sofa or bed.
• Review all instructions provided by your doctor, pharmacist and nurse.

Wound Care Services
We offer wound care services to community members who require assistance with wound management and lack access to essential resources. Our services encompass a comprehensive approach including assessment, dressing changes, continuous monitoring, meticulous documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the wound care team and medical professionals.

Wound Care Intake:

• Registration
• Review of Insurance Benefits
• Review of Wound Care Order
• Establishment of Wound Care Schedule
• Verification of Wound Care Physician’s initial follow-up appointment

Wound Vac Management
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an advanced wound care treatment that uses a vacuum dressing to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds.