Infusion Services Provides Comprehensive Care That Patients Fall in Love With
Infusion services and infusion therapy can be a crucial lifeline for chronic disease patients undergoing long-term therapy. Many people drive hours to receive these medications until they realize they can receive their treatments at North Sunflower Medical Center’s Outpatient IV Infusion Center.
The outpatient infusion department opened over a decade ago, growing from an average of a dozen patients to over 250 per month. The ease of scheduling, convenient location, and personalized care continue to contribute to the growing number of patients. Administering these specialized medications can be tedious and requires close monitoring. However, the Infusion team is up for the challenge and dedicated to providing the highest quality care for each patient.
Kristi Seeley, RN, BSN, the IV Infusion Coordinator, eagerly discussed the wide variety of diseases treated at the infusion center. Some common illnesses include asthma, osteoporosis, iron deficiency anemia, multiple sclerosis, COPD, Crohn’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Others disorders are not so common such as myasthenia gravis, stiff person syndrome, and CIDP.
NSMC’s Infusion Services
NSMC’s infusion services include immunotherapy, hydration therapy, and “any kind of antibiotic therapy you can think of,” Seeley told us. Patients can receive their treatments on an outpatient basis or be admitted to the hospital if necessary. Many more ailments have been treated at the infusion center, and the list continues to expand each day.
The only therapy not provided at this time is chemotherapy. However, cancer patients can receive supportive care at the infusion center to help eliminate some traveling back and forth to their oncologist.
NSMC’s infusion services are staffed by highly trained and experienced nurses who work closely with physicians to ensure patients receive the appropriate care and treatment. The infusion center has the latest technology and equipment to administer medications safely and effectively. Perhaps our unwavering commitment to compassionate care sets North Sunflower Medical Center’s Infusion Services apart.
Seeley’s team understands receiving infusion therapy can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for patients and their families. These treatments are vital to ensure each patient can continue to live life to the fullest. That’s why they strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment. “We want to connect with each patient personally and build a relationship. We fall in love with our patients, and they become like family.” Seeley explained.
Creating a Treatment Plan
The medical center’s staff works closely with patients to create a treatment plan that meets their needs and preferences. They also provide education and support to help patients better understand their condition and the treatment process. Seeley reported, “We want people to feel like they are at home. Just the other day, a patient said, ‘I feel like I have known you for years and am so glad we are friends.’.” Their patients are very thankful NSMC has a center so close to home they can come for their medications.
If you or someone in your family could benefit from any service at the infusion center, please call the infusion therapy team at 662-756-1757.