Rhode Island Hospital Opens New Outpatient Dialysis Center with Extended Hours
(posted October 8, 2009)
Rhode Island Hospital announces the opening of its new outpatient dialysis center, located at 117 Chapman Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The new center offers patients extended, more convenient hours in an effort to coordinate necessary dialysis treatments around the patient’s daily routine and work schedule. Hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
“Many of our dialysis patients must continue to work and care for families,” said Douglas Shemin, MD, director of the outpatient dialysis center and member of the University Medicine Foundation. “The new facility gives our patients the freedom to schedule dialysis around their other responsibilities and commitments, and provides a warm, comfortable and inviting environment.”
The 18-chair dialysis center uses the most advanced technology and can accommodate 108 hemodialysis patients. Creature comforts include a television at each station and free Wi-Fi access. There is ample free parking in a well-lit parking lot.
The center is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team that includes a physician, clinical manager, social worker, dietitian, registered nurses and patient care technicians, providing a patient to staff ratio of 3:1.
“Dialysis treatments require a significant time commitment from the patient,” Shemin said. “We recognize that this is often a burden, and we are confident that this new outpatient dialysis center will exceed the needs of our patients, enabling them to receive the necessary treatment at a time that is convenient to them, including nights and weekends.”
The center is located at 117 Chapman Street, Suite 110, in Providence. Hours of operation are: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information or to set up an appointment, please call 401-444-4440; fax number is 401-785-1517.