The development of specialized nursing allied technologies is rapidly moving infusion therapy from the hospital to the home. Some patients are too ill to eat and require intravenous infusion to stay hydrated. However, many patients are otherwise well enough to be at home, but need IVs because the medications they are prescribed can be taken only by this route. In other words, there is no other reason for them to be in the hospital.

Star Home Nurses are accustomed to working with sharps, performing hand hygiene and using proper protective equipment for invasive procedures. Phlebotomy or IV insertion done at home is no different. Prevention of complications is an important goal in IV insertions as some of these include: infiltration, hematoma, air embolism, phlebitis and or thrombophlebitis, extravascular injection and many others.

At home, a patient receiving treatment can enjoy the comfort sleeping in his own bed, eating home cooked meals, and wearing his own clothes. The reduced stress and improved feeling of well-being the patient feels contributes powerfully to the healing process.