Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) allows you to receive intravenous (IV) antibiotics at home instead of staying in the hospital. This treatment is typically for serious infections that need IV antibiotics, but where a hospital stay isn’t necessary. A nurse or healthcare professional will train you or a caregiver to administer the antibiotics using a small portable pump or IV catheter. You'll have regular check-ins with your healthcare provider to monitor your progress and ensure the treatment is working. OPAT can help you recover more comfortably at home while still receiving the necessary antibiotics to treat your infection.