Sentara Infusion Services bring advanced treatments directly to you at home, without a hospital stay. Using an IV, important medicines and fluids go right into your bloodstream, helping you feel better faster. From fighting infections to supporting cancer care, infusion therapy is a safe, effective option delivered by caring professionals close to home.
With Sentara Infusion Services, you can count on compassionate care, advanced treatment options, and the confidence of having a dedicated team by your side.
As a leader in home infusion therapy for the past two decades, Sentara Infusion Services is committed to being a trusted part of your care team. You can benefit from many of the same advanced technologies and services available in Sentara hospitals, in your home or in an outpatient setting at one of our ambulatory infusion suites. Our goal is to guide, teach and support you in staying as independent as possible while managing your infusion therapy.
With Sentara Infusion Services, you can count on compassionate care, advanced treatment options, and the confidence of having a dedicated team by your side.
As a leader in home infusion therapy for the past two decades, Sentara Infusion Services is committed to being a trusted part of your care team. You can benefit from many of the same advanced technologies and services available in Sentara hospitals, in your home or in an outpatient setting at one of our ambulatory infusion suites. Our goal is to guide, teach and support you in staying as independent as possible while managing your infusion therapy.
Our expert and compassionate infusion nursing staff, dietitians and pharmacists work closely with your doctor to provide specialized infusion services and support that includes:
- Comprehensive education with ongoing monitoring
- Nutritional assessments
- Consultations with pharmacists and dietitians
- IV and nutritional therapies
- Bleeding disorders (Factors)
- Heart failure (inotropes)
- Neurologic disorders
- Pre- and post-transplant care
- Women’s health (TPN for hyperemesis)
Available intravenous therapies offered through Sentara include:
- Antibiotic therapy, including antivirals and antifungals
- Anti-emetic therapy
- Antipsychotics
- Asthma therapies
- Botox (for medical needs)
- Catheter maintenance
- Chemotherapy
- Immunoglobulin therapy, including IVIG (Immune Globulins) and SQ16 (Immune Deficiency Therapies)
- Inotropic therapy
- Hemophilia products (Factor 8)
- Hereditary Angioedema drug therapy
- Hydration therapy
- Medical office specialty infusion products
- Nutritional support (TPN) and Enteral nutrition therapy
- Pain management
- Pre- and post-transplant care
- Specialty medications
- Steroid therapy
- Syngagis (RSV)
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Contact our pharmacy for information on other services: 757-553-3290, option 2, or toll free 1-855-553-3290.
Available when you need us
Our local pharmacists and nursing staff, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, are poised to respond quickly and efficiently when physicians order intravenous medications for patients with acute and chronic illnesses.Ambulatory infusion pumps mean greater independence, mobility, and convenience for you. To support high-quality therapies, our state-of-the-art equipment includes:
- Mini-bag plus: For use with a single-dose powdered drug vial, connected to a small bag of sterile IV solution, for self-administration of medication.
- Home pump: A small, portable device that allows you to self-administer your medication while maintaining your independence.
- Curlin pump: For situations when automatic delivery of prescribed doses of medication is necessary within a 24-to-48-hour period.
- Enteral therapy pump: An option to meet your nutritional needs. Also known as home tube feeding, enteral therapy provides essential nutrients when you are unable to eat or digest food normally.
The Sentara Infusion Services team comprises carefully selected and screened professionals who deliver the same high-quality care that physicians and patients alike have come to expect from Sentara. The team includes:
- An infusion medical director
- Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmDs) team members
- Certified pharmacy techs
- Registered nurses
- Registered dietitian support
- Delivery representatives
We provide specialized infusion services to meet your needs, including:
- Experienced infusion therapy experts
- Specialized clinical pharmacist staff, including a board-certified specialty-compounding pharmacist (BCSCP)
- Nutritional assessments by a dietitian
- Pharmacokinetic monitoring and consultations
- Comprehensive education and resources
- Seamless intake process
- Reduced hospital length of stay and overall medical costs
- Pharmaceutical copay assistance through a wide manufacturing network
- Convenient solutions to personalized infusion care
- Available 24 hours a day for urgent needs
Contact Sentara Infusion Services
Our local pharmacists and nursing staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our program is designed to provide quick and efficient responses when intravenous medications are needed for acute and chronic illnesses.
For infusion medications, supplies, and delivery questions, call: 757-553-3290, Option 2, or Toll-Free 1-855-553-3290.
For your prescription benefits related to specialty medications, please visit Proprium Pharmacy.
Sentara Home Care service areas
Sentara Ambulatory Infusion Suites
In addition to home infusion, the Sentara Ambulatory Infusion Suites offer alternatives to hospitalization, providing safety and comfort so you can benefit from this type of personalized convenience and support.Options for your lifestyle
Our goal is to provide you with infusion options to enhance your quality of life. At our ambulatory infusion suites, you can benefit from:- Referral coordination and appointment scheduling
- Insurance authorization expertise
- Experienced team of healthcare providers specializing in intravenous medication infusion
- Ability to receive first-dose protocols and midline placements outside of the hospital
- 24-hour on-call nursing and pharmacy support
- Clinical trial management
- Follow up with your doctor, including consultative reports
- Comfortable rooms including Wi-Fi and televisions with cable and DVD players
- Convenient location with handicap access and front door parking
- Privacy for a comfortable, personalized experience with a separate waiting area for caregivers
Sentara Ambulatory Infusion Suites locations
Our main infusion offices are in Chesapeake and Charlottesville, VA.
Chesapeake
535 Independence Parkway
Suite 300
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-553-3290 or 855-553-3290
Fax: 757-756-5107
535 Independence Parkway
Suite 300
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-553-3290 or 855-553-3290
Fax: 757-756-5107
Charlottesville
920 East High Street, Suite 101
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 855-553-3290
Our ambulatory infusion suites are available Monday through Friday or by appointment. Appointments are scheduled with prior insurance approval.
Infusion therapy services
We offer a range of specialty programs designed to support individuals living with chronic illnesses. These include services for acute and chronic pain management, high-risk maternity care and the management of complex conditions such as hemophilia, congestive heart failure, migraines, sickle cell disease, multiple sclerosis and more.
Specialty Infusion therapies offered include:
Specialty Infusion therapies offered include:
- Entivio®
- Prolastin®
- Remicade®
- Tysabri®
Our infusion services provide patients with the flexibility to receive the care they need, eliminating the need for extended hospital stays or emergency room visits.
Our registered dietitians are available to provide professional consultations to ensure you receive complete nourishment. If you require enteral or parenteral nutrition, we provide nutritional options that can be delivered to your home, including:
Tube feeding supplies:
Tube feeding supplies:
- Ambulatory and stationary feeding pumps
- Nutritional formulas based on medical need
- Coordinated home delivery
- Optimization of nutritional status
- Prevention or minimization of specific nutritional deficiencies
- Implementation of a healthy weight loss or weight gain program
- Minimization of health care costs
Hospitalization is a stress-provoking and disruptive event for children and their families. The Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy department has moved high-tech care from the acute care setting to the home, allowing pediatric patients to receive treatment in their most comfortable environment.
All the same advanced technology and services available for adults are also available for pediatric infusion patients, including antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, pain management and hydration therapy.
For more information about our pediatric infusion services, call 1-855-553-3290.
All the same advanced technology and services available for adults are also available for pediatric infusion patients, including antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, pain management and hydration therapy.
For more information about our pediatric infusion services, call 1-855-553-3290.
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