The evolution of urgent care centers

Infusion suite within or adjacent to the urgent care center are becoming more common


Infusion suites within or adjacent to the urgent care center are becoming more common, according to an article on the Medical Construction & Design website.

A recent study by a Massachusetts healthcare system showed that 25 percent of the volume at its largest UCC was infusion-related. These patients represent a variety of needs, from hydration to anti- biotics, but the nursing skills, pharmaceutical mixing and physical resources necessary for the infusion process are common to them all, the article said.

Patients with chronic illnesses often need to have ongoing infusion treatments. Smaller local clinics with adjacent parking are often preferable to large, centrally located hospitals. 

There is an increased focus by insurance companies to help to fund the relatively minimal costs of construction and staffing of these infusion suites, given the enormous savings that they can deliver over time, the article said.

Read the article.

 

 



April 30, 2015


Topic Area: Industry News


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