Beyond the Drip: The Pump That Talks Back & the Future of Home Infusion

Welcome to Beyond the Drip, where we dive into the fascinating world of Infusion Pharmacy, from Home Infusion to Ambulatory Infusion Centers. Expect topical conversations on the latest happenings in Infusion from industry leaders who will bring you the latest news, trends and innovations in the infusion industry, as well as expert insights and stories to keep you informed and inspired.        

In Episode 17 of Beyond the Drip, co-hosts Jon Love, Pamela McIntyre and Brandon Carpenter sit down with innovators from the home infusion industry to discuss how connected infusion technology is reshaping patient care, compliance monitoring and clinical decision-making in the home. Joined by Mallory Nelson, PharmD – Director of Customer Experience and Product Development at Eitan Medical, and Scott Shepard, PharmD, RPH, BCSCP, IgCP – a home infusion pharmacist at a major health system in the Northeast, the conversation explores the growing role of smart infusion pumps and real-time data visibility as providers continue expanding more complex therapies into the home setting. The episode dives into how connected pumps can improve patient adherence, support nurses and pharmacists, streamline operations and help clinicians better understand what’s happening between patient visits.

Featured Topics:
• The first ambulatory infusion pump in the U.S. designed to send infusion data back to providers
• How connected pumps may improve adherence tracking and patient safety
• Real-world operational challenges in home infusion and pump management
• Using infusion data to support better clinical decision-making
• The evolving role of technology in home infusion and specialty pharmacy
• Future opportunities for patient engagement and care collaboration


Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Beyond the Drip
02:37 Introduction to Aton Medical
03:55 Meet the Guests
06:38 The Importance of Home Infusion
09:37 Innovations in Infusion Technology
11:30 Patient Safety and Data Insights
14:19 Operational Gains with Smart Pumps
17:05 Addressing Patient Safety Concerns
19:01 The Future of Home Infusion
21:48 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
23:01 Real-Time Patient Monitoring and Compliance
29:10 Enhancing Clinical Decision-Making with Data
35:20 Integrating Patient Care and Technology
43:38 Future Innovations in Infusion Therapy