1. St Veronica’s Infusion Unit Bon Secours Hospital Cork

2. 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.

3. Overview (cont’d) Clinical Specialities using the unit include :  Rheumatology  Gastroenterology  Neurology  Respiratory  Dermatology  Endocrinology  Urology  Oncology

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Patient Benefits Patients enthusiastic about outpatient service Increased patient satisfaction – timely efficient infusion therapy.

7. Contact Details Rheumatology Infusion Nurse Catherine Holdsworth RGN RM available Mon to Fri 08.00hrs - 16.30hrs Tel 021 4941971 Thank you