Outpatient Services

What are Outpatient Services?

Outpatient services are medical procedures or tests that can be done in a medical center without an overnight stay. Many patients like this type of treatment because it allows them to receive necessary medical care while staying at home and reducing the costs associated with staying at the hospital. Outpatient services allow patients to live a relatively normal life, simply setting aside time to attend therapy sessions.

Benefits of Outpatient Services?

Staff at QVMC coordinates ongoing medical care with your local provider. Outpatient therapy is

• Less expensive than a hospital stay
• Reduces case management placement issues
• Reduces hospital required admissions
• Patient is not homebound
• Quick procedures so patients can resume normal activities
• Maintains continuity of care

Types of Outpatient Services: 

• Blood & blood product transfusions
• Therapeutic phlebotomies
• Medication injections
• Hydration replacement
• Intravenous antibiotics or other specialized medication infusions
• Care of long-term central lines, PICC, port-a-cath, and Groshong
• Wound care and consults
• Foley catheter insertion, change or flush
• Suprapubic catheter insertion, change or flush
• Cardiopulmonary services
• EKG

 Services Offered:

• ABG puncture and analysis with co-oximetry
• Aerosol/bronchodilator therapy
• MDI therapy & patient education
• Pulse oximetry
• Tobacco cessation counseling
• Coordinate home cardiopulmonary needs

 Treatments Offered:

• Injections IM/SQ, including but not limited to: Neupogen, Epogen & Lupron
• Hydration & electrolyte replacement
• I.V. & injectable antibiotics
• Specialized infusion including IgG, Iron, Zometa, Remicade, Avastin & Rituxan therapies 
• Lab draws from central lines
• Multiple sclerosis injections/ infusion
• Simple dressing changes
• PICC/ midline placement

IV Infusion Therapy:

Quincy Valley Medical Center’s outpatient infusion services give patients the control and flexibility in scheduling an appointment that is convenient for them. No hospital stays or busy ER visits. Patients receive treatment in a quiet and comfortable setting, under the monitoring of a registered nurse experienced in infusion therapy

Respiratory Therapy:

The Quincy Valley Medical Center team provides a wide variety of respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Our staff works with a team of physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to evaluate, treat and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Wound Care Therapy:

Specializing in the evaluation and treatment of chronic and acute wounds. Slow-to-heal wounds and ulcers often coexist with other conditions and/or are often caused by an initial injury. Staff in the wound care therapy program conduct a thorough evaluation of all wound types, including wounds related to:

• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetes
• Complex wounds
• Post-surgical wound complication
• Slow to heal wounds and ulcers
• Arterial and venous ulcers
• Minor burns
• Traumatic injury

From the referring physician:

• Patient’s full name, DOB & contact information
• Written order & valid diagnosis code
• Current history and physical
• Any recent labs/ test, if applicable

 To help us provide efficient, quality care, please:

• Bring a current list of medications with accurate dosages and directions
• Notify our staff if you will be late or need to reschedule your appointment
• Staff is available to answer your questions