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Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Home Infusion Program   at
Foothills Medical Centre
Specialty: IV Therapy
Connect Care Department: CGY FMC SUBCUT IMMUNE GLOB
Estimated time to routine appointment: Not Available
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Home Infusion Program supports patients with at-home immunoglobulin therapy by teaching patients how to perform subcutaneous infusion (independently or with the assistance of a support person) and by providing on-going support / case-management.Immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy is primarily indicated for patients with Primary Immune Disorders in which the immune system cannot produce enough of its own infection-fighting proteins. Ig therapy can also be used to manage Secondary Immune Disorders (e.g. caused by treatments for cancer, auto-immune disease) and for other indicated conditions related to Hematology, Neuromuscular, Dermatology, Transplant Medicine, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, and others.

Ig is typically a lifelong treatment that is required to provide either immune support or to manage symptoms of certain disorders. Traditionally, Ig is administered to patients monthly (or more often) through intravenous infusion, given by nurses in out-patient infusion clinics (e.g.: Day Medicine).

For patients who qualify, Ig therapy can also be provided by subcutaneous immunoglobulin (or SCIg) infusion, which can be performed by the patient independently, at home, at weekly (or other) intervals.

The SCIg Home Infusion Program works to support patients receiving SCIg therapy by providing in-person training (for patients, training partners, and/or caregivers), coordination of product ordering, and on-going case-management.
The Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Home Infusion Program supports patients with at-home immunoglobulin therapy by teaching patients how to perform subcutaneous infusion (independently or with the assistance of a support person) and by providing on-going support / case-management.Immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy is primarily indicated for patients with Primary Immune Disorders in which the immune system cannot produce enough of its own infection-fighting proteins. Ig therapy can also be used to manage Secondary Immune Disorders (e.g. caused by treatments for cancer, auto-immune disease) and for other indicated conditions related to Hematology, Neuromuscular, Dermatology, Transplant Medicine, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, and others.

Ig is typically a lifelong treatment that is required to provide either immune support or to manage symptoms of certain disorders. Traditionally, Ig is administered to patients monthly (or more often) through intravenous infusion, given by nurses in out-patient infusion clinics (e.g.: Day Medicine).

For patients who qualify, Ig therapy can also be provided by subcutaneous immunoglobulin (or SCIg) infusion, which can be performed by the patient independently, at home, at weekly (or other) intervals.

The SCIg Home Infusion Program works to support patients receiving SCIg therapy by providing in-person training (for patients, training partners, and/or caregivers), coordination of product ordering, and on-going case-management.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Patients must meet eligibility critera contained within the Praire Collaboratibe Immune Globulin Utlization Management Framework Project: Criteria for clinical User of Immune Globulin
Patients must meet eligibility critera contained within the Praire Collaboratibe Immune Globulin Utlization Management Framework Project: Criteria for clinical User of Immune Globulin
Referral instructions for primary care, community care, private
providers etc. who do not send referrals via Connect Care.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR NON-CONNECT CARE USERS
Complete the SCIg referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile. 

Consent to Treatment form to be signed by the patient and refering physician
Complete the SCIg referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile. 

Consent to Treatment form to be signed by the patient and refering physician
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to IV Therapy, type CGY FMC SUBCUT IMMUNE GLOB in the “To Department” section and complete order.  
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to IV Therapy, type CGY FMC SUBCUT IMMUNE GLOB in the “To Department” section and complete order.  
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Referral receipt to referring source within 7 days.
  • Acceptance via appointment details or wait list status letter to referring source and patient within 14 days.
  • Appointment outcome to referral source within 30 days.
 
PHONE
403-944-6248
FAX
403-592-2653
REFERRAL PHONE
403-944-6248
REFERRAL FAX
403-592-2653
REFERRAL FORM
To obtain our SCIg Referral form call the service using the contact information in this profile.
To obtain our SCIg Referral form call the service using the contact information in this profile.
REFERRAL ADVICE
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Investigation Timing
Additional Details
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Immunoglobulin deficiency
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Primary Immuno Deficiency and Seondary Immuno Deficiency Disorders; See details and criteria in Praire Collaboratibe Immune Globulin Utlization Management Framework Project: Criteria for clinical User of Immune Globulin. 
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Infusion care
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Immunomodulation, Home Infusion of Immunoglogulin Therapy; For qualifying criteria see Praire Collaboratibe Immune Globulin Utlization Management Framework Project: Criteria for clinical User of Immune Globulin.
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
If you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment, please contact the clinic at a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
If you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment, please contact the clinic at a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   
 
ADDRESS
1403 29 Street NW
Calgary Alberta
T2N 2T9
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
 
DIRECTIONS
Foothills Medical Centre is located at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 29 Street NW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility.
Foothills Medical Centre is located at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 29 Street NW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility.
 
PHONE
403-944-6248
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Parking is available to patients, families and visitors. Limited parking spaces are available in Lot 3 immediately adjacent to the South Tower. Numerous parking spaces are available at Central Parking Lot 1 in front of the Main Foothills Hospital building.
Parking is available to patients, families and visitors. Limited parking spaces are available in Lot 3 immediately adjacent to the South Tower. Numerous parking spaces are available at Central Parking Lot 1 in front of the Main Foothills Hospital building.
 
EMAIL
scighomeinfusion@ahs.ca
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
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