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Infusion Nursing Notes by Nufactor provides education, resources and support to promote successful patient therapy within the infusion nursing community.

This Infusion Nursing Notes blog is published by Nufactor. Since 1999, Nufactor continues to provide specialty products and care for infusion patients in the chronic illnesses community, while addressing the problems of availability, affordability and safety in patient care. Our Infusion Nursing Notes blog brings you timely topics from SCIG / IVIG infusion side effects as well as specialty injectable and infusible therapies for patients with chronic conditions. We provide informational articles on diseases dependent upon these treatments, guides and other resources to managing the safety and health of patients. Our blog is a dedicated resource to connecting infusion nurses with the information and support they need to better care for the patients they serve.

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Recent Posts

Myositis Association Annual Patient Meeting Recap

The Myositis Association held its annual patient meeting in Louisville, Ken., October 17 through 20. Here are some of the highlights.

Medicare Reimbursement for Immune Globulin in the Homecare Setting

Did you know Medicare does pay for IVIG and SCIG in the homecare setting in many circumstances, depending upon the patient’s diagnosis? Diagnosis determines whether patients are covered under Medicare Part B or Part D.

IVIG 101

Many people begin intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) therapy with little to no understanding of what it is and what it does. Here’s a quick tutorial!

Anticipated Responses to IG Therapy

The expected or desired response to immune globulin (IG) treatment depends on the diagnosis for which it is being administered. Here are some common expected outcomes.

Treating Myasthenia Gravis with IVIG

Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is often used as a long-term treatment for Myasthenia gravis (MG), although insurance companies typically will not pay for this treatment plan

Meet the Nufactor Infusion Nursing Notes Team

Our team of experts are here to answer your questions and provide helpful information and advice regarding the use and administration of IG products.

Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Michelle Greer

Michelle Greer, RN, IgCN

Executive Vice President, Sales
Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Amy Ehlers

Amy Ehlers, BS, PharmD, CSP, IgCP

Senior Vice President, Clinical Services
Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Sam Mihelich

Sam Mihelich, PharmD, IgCP, CSP

Clinical Programs Director
Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Candy Finley

Candy Finley, RN, IgCN

Clinical Nurse Educator
Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Leanne Edwards

Leanne Edwards, BSN, RN, IgCN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator
Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Marianna Herrera

Marianna Herrera, BSN, RN, IgCN

Clinical Nurse Educator
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