Outpatient Nursing Services

We provide outpatient nursing services to patients who do not require an overnight stay in the hospital. Outpatient nurses are equipped to address and treat a long list of medical needs including:

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Illness diagnosis

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Blood pressure checks

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Injections and infusions

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Medication management

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Health education

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Types of Outpatient Nursing Services We Provide

East Adams Rural Healthcare offers the following same-day outpatient nursing services at our hospital location in Ritzville:

Wound Care
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Wound VAC (vacuum-assisted closure)

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Pressure and stasis ulcers

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Burns
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Surgical

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Trauma
IV Infusions (including but not limited to)
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Remicade

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Venofer
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Hydration
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Blood transfusions
PICC and PORT Line Care
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Blood collection
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Dressing changes

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Flushes
Urinary Catheter Care
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Suprapubic and indwelling foley
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Changes
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Flushes
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Irrigation
Injections (including but not limited to)
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Therapeutic
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Prophylactic
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Diagnostic
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Treatment injections
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Pain management
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Anti-inflammatories

Other Services

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Therapeutic phlebotomy
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Blood pressure checks

What Are Outpatient Nursing Services?

Outpatient nursing services play an everyday role in the delivery of healthcare. We provide patients with the medical care they need without requiring them to stay in the hospital. This can save patients money and time, and it can also help them to recover more quickly.

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Assessment and Diagnosis

A nurse first assesses each patient's health status and identifies any problems that need to be addressed. They diagnose illnesses and develop treatment plans.
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Medication Administration

If a patient needs medication as part of their treatment, an outpatient nurse will prepare any prescriptions as directed by a doctor.
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Education and Counseling

Outpatient nurses educate patients about their health conditions and how to manage them. If counseling is needed, they can provide insight and instruction on a variety of topics such as stress management, nutrition, or exercise.
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Treatment and Procedures

Our outpatient nurses are equipped and trained to perform a variety of procedures such as wound care, injections, and blood draws.

Outpatient Infusion Center

Our outpatient infusion center provides a variety of therapies to patients through the administration of medications or fluids through a vein. It’s regularly used to treat chronic conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Patients in our community can take advantage of several practical benefits by receiving infusion therapy at EARH’s outpatient infusion center, including:

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Convenience

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Cost Savings

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Personalized Care
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High Standards of Quality and Safety

Wound Care Near Me

If you are a patient with a chronic wound, the wound care specialists at EARH can provide you with the treatment and attention you need to heal your wound and keep you on your feet.

East Adams Rural Healthcare employs a multidisciplinary team of nurses and other certified practitioners that provide comprehensive care for patients’ wounds. With EARH’s wound care services, you can expect an assessment, treatment, education, and follow-up.