st veronica’s infusion unit bon secours hospital cork
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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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