The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute Blood and Marrow Transplant Program performs inpatient and outpatient autologous and allogeneic transplants. Factors that determine whether your transplant is performed inpatient or outpatient include: 1) the language in your insurance policy, 2) your diagnosis, 3) your performance status, and 4) whether you have a caregiver. You should discuss with your coordinator your preference to be inpatient or outpatient for transplant.
Inpatient
If you receive your conditioning regimen as an inpatient, you will be on one of the Blood and Marrow Transplant units at P/SL Medical Center. While on the transplant unit, you will have a private room. Transplant trained nurses will monitor you closely during your hospital stay. A transplant physician, advanced practice provider and members of the transplant team will evaluate you each day to monitor your progress. This evaluation consists of a physical assessment, review of medications, side effects you are experiencing, and addressing any new problems. Please use this time to communicate any questions or concerns you may have. If you would like a family member or friend to be present during the physician visit, please invite them. The transplant units have a liberal policy regarding visitation. If you find you need to limit your visitors, your nurse can assist in setting those limits.
Outpatient
If you receive your conditioning regimen as an outpatient, you will be in the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute Transplant Clinic. While in the transplant clinic, you will have a private room. Transplant trained nurses will monitor you closely during your clinic stay. Your clinic visits will range from 2 to 8 hours depending on the treatment you are receiving that day. A transplant physician, advanced practice provider and members of the transplant team will evaluate you each day you are in the clinic to monitor your progress. This evaluation consists of a physical assessment, review of medications, side effects you are experiencing, and addressing any new problems. Please use this time to communicate any questions or concerns you may have. Your caregiver does not need to stay with you during your clinic visit. In fact, we encourage them to utilize this time to run errands or take a needed break. Your caregiver will need to meet with your nurse daily to provide information and receive instructions regarding your care before you leave the clinic. You are not to drive during the acute transplant period. Your physician will inform you when you are medically cleared to drive.