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Eureka Springs Hospital opens outpatient infusion clinic, readies specialty rooms and community forums
Summary
Hospital leaders said an outpatient infusion service is now open, a former respiratory therapy room was remodeled for lower‑acuity care and rotating specialty clinics, and the hospital will host a community 'tea and cookies' forum on March 19 to solicit service needs.
Eureka Springs Hospital announced on Feb. 23 that it has opened an outpatient infusion service and is renovating space to support rotating specialty clinics and expanded outpatient care.
CEO Tiffany told the Hospital Commission that the remodeled former respiratory therapy room has been repurposed into a lower‑acuity, patient‑friendly area and that flooring and clinic rooms in the back of the facility are being prepared to host visiting specialists. She said the hospital has already taken its first infusion referral and is conducting outreach to regional clinics to route patients to the new service.
Tiffany described a new dedicated phone line connecting referring clinicians directly to the hospital pharmacist to coordinate infusion care. She said the hospital will actively contact local providers and plans more outreach to tell clinics and physicians the service is available.
On facilities, staff member Clark reported that the space is expected to be ready for rotating specialty clinics by late March, allowing visiting orthopedics, cardiology, urology and dermatology providers to use a prepared waiting and exam area.
Tiffany said community engagement activities have grown: a recent 'coffee with the CEO' forum drew feedback on services, and the hospital will host a 'tea and cookies' open forum on March 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. to gather additional public input about desired services.
The CEO also noted operational volume gains: January saw 50 more patients and 36 additional ambulance arrivals compared with the same month last year; early February counts were also higher. Commissioners commended staff for the changes and pledged continued support as facility and service expansions proceed.
No formal votes were taken on the service or facilities items at the meeting; staff said they will report further operational updates at the next regular commission meeting.
