Respond to Specific Concerns
HOW TO
Raised by the treatment facility
If the Facility is Concerned About:
Back to:
Facilities that are willing to consider accepting a person with a bleeding disorder (BD) may need help thinking creatively about the ways in which they can safely and comfortably accommodate a person who uses infusion or injection medications. This section provides responses to concerns that may be raised by behavioral health treatment facilities:
If the facility is concerned about storing the factor:
Most BD medication is shelf-stable at room temperature for at least 3 months. However, some BD medication will require refrigeration.
Medications and supplies need to be stored in a locked office or at the medication/nursing station.
As the person with BD progresses through treatment, medication could be stored in a locker in the person’s room if the facility deems appropriate given the status of the behavioral health issues.