Infectious Disease Care

Timed intravenous antibiotic infusions per the infectious disease physician's protocol — including pre-infusion assessments, reaction monitoring, and line care between doses.

Assessment and treatment of infected surgical sites, traumatic wounds, and skin infections — including culture collection, targeted wound care, and physician communication on response to treatment.

Specialized protocols for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections — including decolonization regimens, isolation precaution education, and household contact guidance.

Management of infections that develop after surgical procedures — coordinating with the surgical team on wound care, antibiotic duration, and criteria for re-evaluation.

Tracking vital signs, wound appearance, lab values, and symptom patterns to assess whether the infection is responding to treatment — escalating to the physician when it's not.

Blood draws for culture, sensitivity, drug levels, and organ function monitoring — ensuring the antibiotic is targeting the right organism at the right concentration.

Teaching patients and household members about hand hygiene, surface cleaning, laundry protocols, and personal protective equipment to prevent infection transmission at home.

Scheduling and facilitating follow-up appointments with infectious disease specialists, primary care, and surgical teams to ensure continuity from IV completion through final clearance.