Partnering in Transplant Care: Infusion Protocols and Coordination.

Transplant patients depend on consistent, uninterrupted therapy to protect their graft and stay out of the hospital. Our outpatient infusion center supports this goal by delivering specialized transplant-related infusions—such as belatacept, IVIG, hydration, and adjunctive therapies—within a tightly coordinated, provider-driven model. We function as an extension of your transplant program, ensuring every infusion is delivered safely, on time, and with complete clinical visibility back to your team.

Why Outpatient Infusion Matters for Transplant Patients

• 1. Uninterrupted Immunosuppression = Better Graft Outcomes.
• Medications like belatacept require strict adherence to interval scheduling. Delays or missed doses can increase risk of rejection, destabilize renal function, and trigger avoidable admissions. Our center ensures: On-time infusion scheduling Immediate rescheduling if labs or timing shift Monitoring for infusion reactions Rapid escalation to your team if parameters fall outside expected ranges
• 2. Avoiding Hospital Exposure
• Transplant patients are immunosuppressed. Outpatient infusion minimizes exposure to hospital pathogens and provides a controlled, lower-stress environment—important for infection prevention and patient quality of life.
• 3. Early Issue Detection
• Through routine vitals, symptom screening, and lab coordination, we help identify concerns early—before they evolve into hospital-level problems.
• Infusion Therapies We Support
• Belatacept (Kidney Transplant Immunosuppression)
• Strict adherence to induction and maintenance schedules Pre-infusion review of labs (CMP, tacrolimus levels when applicable) Continuous monitoring for adverse reactions Clear documentation returned to the transplant team same day
• Hydration for Renal Support
• Especially useful for patients with volume depletion, medication toxicity, or post-biopsy recovery Tailored protocols per provider order Quick access scheduling to prevent ER utilization
• Growth Factors or Other Adjunctive IV Therapies
• Neutropenia support Anemia management Electrolyte and mineral repletion

How We Coordinate With Transplant Teams

• 1. Streamlined Referral Pathway We accept referrals via secure fax, EMR-to-EMR exchange, or direct provider portal. Referrals include: Drug order Dosing schedule Required labs Clinical notes or transplant protocol (if applicable)
• 2. Lab Monitoring & Communication We coordinate labs per provider instruction: Pre-infusion and interval labs Standing orders for electrolytes, renal function, CBC Immediate alerts for critical values Results are delivered promptly to your team to guide therapy adjustments
• 3. Consistent Infusion Protocols We follow transplant program-specific protocols for: Reaction management Premedication Vital sign thresholds Post-infusion observation
• 4. Rapid Escalation When Needed If a patient reports symptoms such as: Shortness of breath Fever Graft pain Swelling Post-infusion reactions Our nurses alert your transplant coordinator same day.

Benefits for Your Transplant Program


• Reduced hospital utilization
• Improved patient adherence and stability
• Less burden on clinic infusion chairs
• Predictable, protocol-driven co-management
• A calmer, patient-centered infusion environment
• Patients can maintain their daily lives while receiving the advanced therapy they need.

A Typical Transplant Co-Management Workflow


• Day 0 – Referral Received → Provider sends order + labs → We verify protocol and schedule patient within recommended dosing window
• Infusion Day → Pre-infusion labs reviewed → Infusion administered per protocol → Continuous monitoring & vital documentation
• Post-Infusion → Infusion note + vitals + any symptoms sent to transplant team → Next infusion scheduled on-site before discharge → Lab reminders issued as needed
• This structure minimizes disruption, reduces delays, and keeps therapy aligned with transplant goals.

Empowering Patients and Families
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