Medical Centers that do Dialysis and/or Infusions
10-19-2018, 05:09 AM
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I had chemo and the center I went to always had blankets for anyone who wanted one. It wasn't a fancy clinic either. No private rooms, tv and such but a wonderful staff, camaraderie among those of us getting treatment. Many, including me, brought our own blankets to use. Some friends made me a quilt which I took to curl up with. I was there each time for about 4 hours. Many were there longer so in addition to the chill factor there is comfort in having something to cuddle up with.
10-19-2018, 12:14 PM
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bearisgray….I have infusions every few weeks and yes one does get cold. I live in northeastern Minnesota and the medical center I go to for infusions always offers a warm blanket. If the blanket gets cold during the infusion they bring me another warm one. Kelela
10-19-2018, 12:24 PM
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10-19-2018, 02:15 PM
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Thanks to all those who are happy to do for others; what they, many times, can't do for themselves.
10-19-2018, 08:25 PM
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Patrice, thanks for your reply. I was going to type about germs not thriving as much in cold air, but you beat me to it. This is a good thread for those of us who are looking for a donation opportunity close to home. it seems as though dialysis centers are getting to be as common as Starbucks! The typical jelly roll race quilt is long and narrow and a good size for this type of use. They tend not to be quite as nice a size for other purposes, so maybe they would get used as intended rather than walk off with the staff.
Jingle, is there any chance at all that those nurses thought you were giving them the quilts?! How could they!
Jingle, is there any chance at all that those nurses thought you were giving them the quilts?! How could they!
10-20-2018, 03:51 PM
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In a Drs office, donation quilts might not be the best idea because of the possibility of bacteria transfer if more than one patient uses it.
Nonetheless, the staff should not have taken them for personal use. The quilts could have been given to the first 5 patients through the door after you donated.
Nonetheless, the staff should not have taken them for personal use. The quilts could have been given to the first 5 patients through the door after you donated.
10-20-2018, 04:59 PM
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Neither I nor a close relative have had any of these treatments - but I keep reading about how cold the patients get while being treated -
Do these centers have blankets for the patients? If not, it seems odd to me that keeping the patient warm and comfortable is not taken into consideration.
I understand that having one's very own blanket/cover/quilt is comforting - but if one did not bring one's own cover/blanket/quilt - what do the patients do for warmth?
Do these centers have blankets for the patients? If not, it seems odd to me that keeping the patient warm and comfortable is not taken into consideration.
I understand that having one's very own blanket/cover/quilt is comforting - but if one did not bring one's own cover/blanket/quilt - what do the patients do for warmth?
10-27-2018, 04:37 AM
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There are times when I'm in the hospital getting procedures done, not this one but I get cold. If you let the nurse know how cold you are they'll bring you blankets, most of the time, heated ones. If I need more than one I'll ask
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