Shawna
The fear of infection is a very real one. Pete was in hospital for dehydration and whilst there ended up with staph. Even tho I spent hours sanitizing and policing the room to make sure EVERYONE washed their hands etc. It took three weeks to get him out of there and he went home still very sick.
I also am a believer in the PEG. Even though Pete`s nausea was so severe that he was fed thru his port.
Taking meds via the PEG is so much easier than having to struggle the way your Dad is doing.

Take Care
Marica