I.V. Therapy
 Home Infusion -
VNA of Cape Cod
800-631-3900
Outpatient Infusion - Cape Cod
Hospital
508-862-5166
1-508-862-0526 fax
The IV Therapy Infusion Area provides service to patients that are in need
of medication or blood products administered intravenously or by
injection. Your physician has recommended we provide you with a specific
treatment for your medical condition.
The IV Team would like to provide you with some helpful hints:
- To schedule, or reschedule an appointment please
contact:
Central Scheduling: 1-508-957-8600
- If you must cancel your appointment please call the IV Infusion Area. It
is important. We can utilize your time slot for another patient.
IV
Infusion Area: 1-508-862-5166
Parking
There are 4 “IV Patient Parking Spaces”
in the main parking lot of Cape Cod Hospital, please feel free to park in one of
the these spaces.
Valet Parking: This service is free and
is located by the main entrance. Tipping is not required.
Directions to IV Therapy Infusion Area
Enter the Main Lobby go to the Information Desk request a
direction card. Take the elevator to 2nd floor, turn right off elevator,
follow the corridor through two sets of double doors to Alying 2 nurses station,
take left. There will be a door labeled Pain Center push the silver plate, door
opens automatically. Go through this door then past the Pain Center Reception
Desk continue to end of hall to the Infusion Area.
Wheelchair: It
is a distance from the lobby to the Infusion Area. Please go to the Information
Desk request a wheelchair and a volunteer to transport you.
Appointment Time
Please
arrive on time for your appointment. There are a limited number of chairs and we
need to remain on schedule in order to treat all patients promptly. We realize
emergencies arise and may cause delays. We ask you not to schedule other
appointments too close to your treatment time
Medications
Please bring a
list of medication you are currently taking to all of your IV Therapy
appointments.
Nourishments
Cookies,
crackers coffee juice and soda are available for patients. If your treatment is
3 or more hours a lunch will be provided. Lunch is a sandwich, carrots, fruit
and cookies. You may bring your own lunch.
Blood Transfusions
Patients
receiving blood please eat breakfast and take your medications as usual. Each
unit of blood takes 2 hours. Please feel free to bring a book or other reading
material.
Non Staff Physicians
If the physician ordering your
treatment is not on staff at Cape Cod Hospital we will be happy to care for you.
Please request your physician to fax the information below to the IV Infusion
Are or obtain the information from your doctor and bring it to the IV Infusion
Area on the day of your first visit. A Cape Cod Hospital Hospitalist (MD) will
need to co-sign the orders and will need the information below:
- History and Physical
- Diagnosis
- Order for medication drug amount and frequency
- Pertinent lab results
- Orders must be renewed every 3 months, fax 1-508-862-0526
The
Infusion
You will be
asked your name and date of birth. A bracelet with your name and date of birth
will be put on your wrist. The nurse will insert a needle into a vein in your
hand or arm, This is known as an IV. This is necessary to have access to infuse
medication or blood.
The IV Team are registered nurses with special education and training in
Infusion Therapy. They are committed to patient safety, quality care and
customer service. Please let the nurses know if you have any questions or
suggestions.
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