st veronica’s infusion unit bon secours hospital cork

St Veronica’s Infusion Unit

Bon Secours HospitalCork

Overview

• Situated on ground floor – St Veronicas• 16 comfortable reclining chairs • Open Monday-Friday 08:00hrs to 19.00hrs• Physicians always available when patients in

unit.

Overview (cont’d)

• Clinical Specialities using the unit include:

RheumatologyGastroenterologyNeurologyRespiratory DermatologyEndocrinologyUrologyOncology

Admission procedure for Rheumatology Patients

• GP referral to Consultant • Infusion booked by Consultant’s secretary • Insurance pre-authorisation required for all

patients if not self paying• Phone call from Infusion nurse the week

prior to planned infusion date.• Reminder Text

Admission procedure ( cont’d)

• Admission directly to St Veronica’s Ward

• Admitted by Infusion nurse, IV cannula sited and bloods taken.

• Rapid laboratory turnaround available – approx 60 – 90 minutes.

• For Aclasta infusion – time in hospital approx 2 hours.

Patient Benefits

• Patients enthusiastic about outpatient service

• Increased patient satisfaction – timely efficient infusion therapy.

Contact Details

Rheumatology Infusion Nurse Catherine Holdsworth RGN RM

available Mon to Fri 08.00hrs - 16.30hrs

Tel 021 4941971

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