Overview of programs and Services: 32 bed program that provides support and care to individuals in the ends stages of terminal illness such as cancer, kidney failure and patients in advanced stages of a chronic disease.
What languages are your services offered in?: English
Is your program designated as a hospice palliative care program/service?: Yes
What population of hospice palliative care patients/clients does your program/service currently serve?: Adults Require a referral, bloodwork, IPAC results and Palliative care consult documentation
What are your admission/referral criteria?
Adults 18 years and older
Estimated life expectancy - less than 3 months (longer prognosis are reviewed on a case by case basis)
In need of complex psychosocial support
Pain and symptom management
Your hospice palliative care program/service provides support and/or care for the following: Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Infectious Diseases (ie HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C) Neurological Disorders Renal Disease Respiratory Disease Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement Emotional/Spiritual Support
How would you answer the following question if asked by a patient, client, resident and/or family? "What can you do for me?": We
What types of trained hospice palliative care team members are formally dedicated or are available ad hoc (upon request) to your program or service? What services and in what setting does your hospice palliative care program/service provide care:
Dietitians:
In Program or Service
Nurses:
Dedicated Staff
Occupational Therapists:
In Program or Service
Pain Symptom Management:
In Program or Service
Pharmacists:
Dedicated Staff
Physicians:
In Program or Service
Physiotherapists:
Dedicated Staff
Respiratory Therapists:
In Program or Service
Social Workers:
In Program or Service
Speech/Language Therapists:
Upon Request
