Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Infusion Services

The Cancer Center and Infusion Services provide care to oncological, hematological, and general patient populations.

Staffing is established to consistently deliver safe quality care for optimal patient outcomes in accordance with Virginia state guidelines and nationally recognized evidence-based standards and guidelines established by professional nursing specialty organizations, i.e. Oncology Society of Nursing (ONS). Staffing requirements in an ambulatory setting are multifaceted, recognizing variables consistent with population mix; care needs; treatment regimens; number of chairs and beds; services provided; and accreditation requirements.
Daily care assignments fluctuate based upon these variables.

A match of RN experience with the needs of a recipient of nursing care services in context of the practice setting and situation will be established at all times. Recognizing that the goal of staffing requirements is to ensure patient safety, team member’s performances are annually challenged through evidence-based practice competencies. The renewal of established licensure and certifications is required for all clinical team members.

Staffing by clinic space includes:

• Ambulatory Infusion Center
  • 2 RNs, rate limiting factors for infusions per day is adequate staffing. A match of RN experience with the needs of a recipient of nursing care services in context of the practice setting and situation will be established at all times. Six private chairs and 2 semi-private beds and 1 stretcher bay.
• Chemotherapy Infusion Service
  • 4-5 RNs, rate limiting factors for infusions per day is adequate staffing. A match of RN experience with the needs of a recipient of nursing care services in context of the practice setting and situation will be established at all times. Five chairs and 8 private beds.
• Medical Hematology/Oncology Clinic
  • 4-5RNs, 1:1 patient care, based on Provider volumes, 4-5 providers daily, 9 exam rooms.
• Radiation Oncology Clinic
  • 1RN, 1:1 patient care, based on Provider volumes, 1 Provider daily, 3 exam rooms.

Core staffing and methods for determining and modifying staffing to meet patient and process needs are reviewed daily.