Prisma Health Infusion Center – Columbia

Some of the treatment therapies we offer include:

• Remicade (for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis).
• IV antibiotics and first dose monitoring.
• IV hydration.
• IV immune globulin (for immunodeficiency conditions).
• Solumedrol.
• Prolia (for osteoporosis).
• Iron replacement therapy.
• Blood products.
• Implanted port maintenance and blood draws.
• PICC line care and maintenance.

National Committee for Quality Assurance

Prisma Health Infusion Centered has been honored by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the first infusion center in the United States to receive the Patient-Centered Connected Care recognition.

We recognize the unique needs of our infusion patients, and understand the desire to have family and friends present during treatments. However, there are times that visitors may be restricted at the discretion of our nursing staff. We will make every effort to be flexible with these guidelines.

• Please, no perfume, colognes or fragrances.
• Infusion times are highly specialized and individualized, running from 30 minutes to over six hours. Books, magazines, e-readers, crossword puzzles, word search games or Sudoku are welcome.
• WiFi is available. We respectfully ask that you mute or use earphones with all electronic devices so they don’t disturb other patients.
• Bring along handiwork such as knitting, crochet needlework, etc.
• The Infusion Center is kept on the cool side to decrease the chance of infection.
• Wear comfortable clothing that is personally easy to adjust in case you become overly warm or cool.
• Infusions are usually administered through an arm, so please wear clothing that is easy for the nurse to access your arm.
• Certain infusions may require that someone drive you home.
• You may eat or drink as usual unless specific instructions are given.
• Please take your daily medications as usual, especially blood pressure medications. Bring any home medications that you may need while you are receiving your infusion.

Patient appointments for these treatments are received through referrals from community doctors. Please remember:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete a few forms.
• Bring insurance card and photo ID (such as a driver's license).
• If you must cancel your appointment, please notify us 24 hours in advance.

Patients are responsible for understanding insurance coverage benefits. Please verify that we are listed as approved providers prior to scheduling your appointment with us.

• We accept most insurance plans.
• Payment is due at time of service.
• We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards.