Infusion Services

Rochelle Community Hospital’s Outpatient Infusion Services provide safe, high-quality infusion therapy in a calm, comfortable setting—without the need for a hospital stay. Many treatments that once required inpatient care can now be completed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to receive your medication and return home the same day. With convenient scheduling close to home, you can spend less time traveling and more time focusing on what matters most.

Our infusion team provides a wide range of outpatient treatments, including:

• Antibiotic therapy
• Blood and blood product transfusions
• Central venous access device care and maintenance
• Chemotherapy administration and pump disconnects
• Hydration and electrolyte replacement
• Iron therapy
• IV immunoglobulin (IVIG)
• Phlebotomy from venous access devices
• PICC, midline, and Port-A-Cath access and dressing changes
• Procrit and Granix injections
• Prolastin (alpha-1-protein inhibitor) therapy
• Rabies vaccine series
• RhoGAM therapy
• Solu-Medrol therapy
• SQ/IM injections
• Therapeutic phlebotomy
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Tysabri and Ocrevus infusions
• Vancomycin dosing per inpatient pharmacy
• Additional services as ordered by a physician

Patients check in directly at the Infusion Room, where registration, lab work, treatment, and monitoring are streamlined into one visit. Care is provided by Certified Registered Nurses specially trained in chemotherapy and infusion therapies, who work closely with ordering providers.

Using advanced technology and evidence-based practices, our team ensures every infusion is delivered safely, efficiently, and with compassion.

The Infusion Room is thoughtfully designed to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Features include:

• A bed option for longer infusions or patients unable to sit upright
• A quiet, soothing environment with dimmed lighting
• Comfortable recliners and private treatment chairs
• Televisions and reading materials
• Warm blankets, pillows, and a food menu

You’re welcome to bring personal items to help pass the time. Throughout your visit, an experienced infusion nurse will closely monitor your therapy, answer questions, provide education, and help ease any concerns.

• A friend or family member, especially for your first visit (please arrange transportation if needed)
• A current list of medications, including those taken daily
• Personal comfort items (books, devices, snacks, etc.)

Please do not bring young children to infusion appointments.

An OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care oncologist sees patients weekly at Rochelle Community Hospital’s Multi-Specialty Clinic. The Infusion Room is also available to patients receiving infusions or injections ordered by outside providers.

A signed physician order, diagnosis, history and physical, and any required lab results must be on file prior to treatment.