The Infusion Center

Infusion Room adjusted capacity for COVID precautions

Infusion Room adjusted capacity for COVID precautions

 

Infusion Center at ELC

The Elliot Lewis Center has an independent infusion center for treatment with all approved multiple sclerosis disease modifying therapies. Administered therapies include: Tysabri, Ocrevus, Lemtrada, Rituxan, IVIG and steroids. The multiple sclerosis infusion center is conveniently located within The Elliot Lewis Center, so access and care is streamlined.

At the Infusion Center we provide various therapies in a professional and comfortable environment. Our goal is to make you comfortable while you receive caring, customized multiple sclerosis treatment. Our Multiple Sclerosis Certified infusion nurses collaborate on a daily basis with other members of The Elliot Lewis Center team regarding your symptoms and concerns.

Our infusion coordinator will obtain authorization from your insurance company and schedule your visits. It is important to provide the infusion coordinator with current, accurate insurance information and inform us of any upcoming insurance changes. The infusion coordinator also assists in scheduling follow-up visits and lab tests.

The Infusion Center at The Elliot Lewis Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

COVID Precautions at the Infusion Center

  • All staff and patients must wear masks at all times

  • Only patients are permitted in the office (family members and significant others are encouraged to join appointments remotely by phone). Rare exceptions need approval by your physician.

  • All patients must answer screening questions before their appointments and may not come to the office if:

    • you have any COVID symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, loss of taste or smell)

    • you have a pending COVID test. Your test must be resulted prior to your appointment.

    • you have met CDC criteria for an exposure. Please contact the office if you meet this criteria.

    • If you are symptomatic or have a fever upon arrival, you will be sent home and rescheduled. Please do not come to the office with any symptoms.

  • The infusion center remains open at reduced capacity to ensure safety.

    • All infusion chairs are a minimum of 6 feet apart

    • No visitors may accompany a patient into the infusion room

    • Masks are required at all times. Because of this, eating and drinking are not allowed in the infusion room apart from sips of water as needed. Please have a snack or meal prior to your arrival time.

    • Temperature is checked for all infusion patients