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Supply/Delivery Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions represent some of the most common questions
we receive. The answers below are a guide and are not intended to
replace the need to consult a professional nurse or pharmacist. Please
call 1-800-755-4704 to speak with a nurse or pharmacist 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week.
Q. What should I do if
I won't be home to receive my delivery?
A. If you are not able to be home to receive
your delivery notify Chartwell. We will discuss delivery options
with you. Deliveries can be placed at a designated space at your
home or delivered to a relative or neighbor with your permission.
Q. Can medications and supplies be returned
for credit?
A. No. Credit is not issued for medication or
supplies once delivered to your home. Pennsylvania State Board
of Pharmacy prohibits the return of any medication, supplies or
enteral formula to Chartwell Pharmacy for credit and/or reuse for
another patient.
Once medication and supplies are removed from the pharmacy they
must be destroyed or donated for teaching purposes only.
Q. What do I do with the remaining supplies
once my therapy is completed?
A. You should have minimal supplies remaining
at the completion of your therapy. Remaining supplies can be discarded
in your trash or donated to your nursing agency for teaching purposes
only.
Q. When can I expect my medication to
be delivered?
A. Medication and supplies are normally delivered
the day before they are needed. The Patient Service Representative
will provide you with specific information regarding the day and
time-frame in which you will receive your delivery.
Q. I'm out of supplies and I still have
doses of medication that need to be infused. Why didn't I receive
enough supplies?
A. We make every effort to ensure you receive
enough supplies to complete your therapy. A Chartwell representative
will contact you weekly to review the supplies you have available
for use in your home. It is important to count the supplies as
accurately as possible. If you require additional supplies due
to an error, notify Chartwell as soon as possible during regular
business hours to have replacement supplies sent with your next
scheduled delivery. Chartwell is available 24 hours per day, 7
days per week if supplies are needed in an emergency situation.
Q. Who determines how many supplies
I will need?
A. A Chartwell nurse and pharmacist determine
what type of supplies and how many supplies you will need to administer
your therapy based on the type of medication, how often it will
be infused and what type of IV catheter you have. The amount of
supplies you need may change based on changes to your medication
schedule and lab results.
Q. How do I order more supplies?
A. To order supplies, you may use the Chartwell website or call the Chartwell Patient Service Representative (PSR) for your assigned team. This information is located in your Chartwell folder. The Chartwell receptionist can also direct you to the appropriate PSR. The Patient Service Representative will guide you through the inventory process by asking you to count all supplies on-hand. The PSR, will then calculate the number of supplies needed for the number of doses of medication being sent and take into consideration any labs to be drawn.
Q. What supplies does Chartwell provide?
A. Chartwell provides all medication and supplies required to administer your IV or nutritional therapy. Durable medical equipment such as walkers, beds, commode chairs, diapers, wound care supplies as well as oxygen equipment is not provided. Please contact the company that provides you with those supplies.
Q. What do I do with the pump I received?
A. The pump used to administer your therapy is
the property of Chartwell Pennsylvania and MUST be returned upon
completion of your therapy. You will be contacted by Chartwell
to schedule pick-up of the pump. You may also call Chartwell to
schedule the pump pick-up.
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