The majority of autologous transplants are managed in the outpatient High Dose Therapy Unit. The outpatient unit is located in the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center adjacent to the hospital. Each private room has a television, VCR, and stereo with CD player. The outpatient unit also contains an exercise room to promote physical conditioning, kitchen facilities, a lounge, and patient education areas for social interaction, diversion, education, and counseling. In the outpatient program patients receive 8 to 12 hours of care daily in the outpatient setting and are discharged to their home or local hotel each night under the care of a family member or friend.
Outpatient care is provided seven days a week, including holidays.
Since the inception of the outpatient program in August of 1997, over 150 autologous transplant patients have received a significant portion of their care in the outpatient setting for an average of 16 days of outpatient care and 4 days of inpatient care during the entire transplant process. The transplant program is fully integrated with Loyola s Home Health Program for continuity and follow-up care. The comprehensive home care program provides high-tech home care services 24 hours a day, year round. A listing is available from the social worker and transplant coordinators. Loyola University Health System.