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For general questions and information, please visit our Patient Help Center.

Infusion (IV) Therapy

At Cape Cod Healthcare, our IV Therapy Infusion Area serves patients who need medication or blood products administered intravenously or by injection.

What to Expect During IV Therapy

Cape Cod Healthcare’s IV team is composed of registered nurses with special education and training in infusion therapy, all of whom are committed to patient safety, quality care and customer service.

Patients are referred by physicians throughout our community. If the physician ordering your treatment is not on staff at Cape Cod Healthcare, you may ask your doctor to fax the following information to us or you may obtain the information and bring it to the IV Infusion Area at your first visit:

Medical history and results of most recent physical
Diagnosis
Order for medication drug amount and frequency
Pertinent lab results

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, all patients must wear a mask while in the area. Patients with COVID-type symptoms should produce a negative test prior to appointment time and/or call to cancel any scheduled appointments. Patients with COVID-19 positivity will need to quarantine for 7-10 days and ensure symptoms are no longer present before returning for treatment.

Upon Arrival

Please arrive on time for your appointment. We request that you respect our Fragrance-Free policy (e.g., shampoo, lotion, hair product, deodorant) out of respect for our immunocompromised patients.

At Cape Cod Hospital, we offer four designated “IV Patient Parking Spaces” in the main parking lot as well as complimentary valet parking, which is located by the hospital’s main entrance.

There is also ample patient parking available at Falmouth Hospital.

Before your appointment you will:

Be asked your name and date of birth
Be given a bracelet with your information to be put on your wrist
Asked to provide a list of medication you are currently taking

The Infusion Process

To begin, your nurse will insert a needle into a vein in your hand or arm. This is known as an IV and provides access needed to infuse medication or blood. Cookies, crackers, coffee, juice and soda are available for patients. If your treatment takes three or more hours, lunch will be provided.

If you are receiving a blood transfusion, please eat breakfast and take your medications as usual. Each unit of blood takes two hours.

Home Infusion Therapy

The VNA of Cape Cod provides home infusion therapy services, to patients who require medications or solutions to be received through a vein or feeding tube – this may include: antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, nutrition/TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition), pain control, central line maintenance, tube feeding and more.

For home infusion services, please contact VNA of Cape Cod at 800-631-3900.

Important Phone Numbers

Cape Cod Hospital

Fax information to 508-862-0526.
To schedule or reschedule an appointment, contact Central Scheduling at 508-957-8600.
To cancel an appointment, call the IV Infusion Area at 508-862-5166.