Referral Sources

Placing a referral with Alternacare is a simple process:

Step 1: Write in patient chart at hospital "please refer to Alternacare for home IV therapy__________ (TPN, Enteral, Antibiotic, Chemotherapy, Pain Management)

Step 2: Physician, Nurse, Discharge Planner, Social Worker or Case Manager calls Alternacare 913-906-9260 or 1-800-625-5781 to notify of the referral.

Step 3: Inform intake clinician of the following:

• Name, Address, Phone Number of Patient
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• Insurance Information - Company and ID# Primary and Secondary


• Social Security Number and Date of Birth


• Sex (M/F), Height and Weight


• Allergies


• Diagnosis


• Type of IV Access (line)


• Orders and Time of Discharge

Step 4: Fax orders to Alternacare - 913-906-9326. We will verify benefits and set up patient for services.

To learn more about our service area or accepted insurances, feel free to contact us at 913.906.9260.

 

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