NHIA Sets Code of Ethics

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The National Home Infusion Association has
developed Standards for Ethical Practice that it says
“reflect the industry’s commitment to the delivery of
safe, high quality infusion therapy and reaffirm its members’
pledge to conduct business operations with the highest level of
integrity.” A team of clinicians, health care providers and
compliance experts developed the new standards. “Health care
providers have an obligation to act in ways that will merit the
trust, confidence and respect of patients and the broad spectrum of
stakeholders,” said Russell Bodoff, NHIA president and CEO,
in a release. NHIA board member Lisa Getson of Apria
Healthcare/Coram Specialty Infusion Services said the new standards
formalize the home infusion industry’s commitment to
operating with integrity “and differentiate the industry from
those who seek to abuse the system.” For more information, go
to www.nhia.org.