Services are provided in English. The program/service currently serves all ages. The program/service provides support and/or care for the following: Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Infectious Diseases (i.e. HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C), Neurological Disorders, Renal Disease, Respiratory Disease, Care for all conditions, Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement, and Emotional/Spiritual Support.
Our program consists of one full time Palliative care coordinator, three 0.8 Palliative clinical resource nurses and 1 0.6 Bereavement Volunteer coordinator. The rest of the services are upon request to other programs. We have a dedicated 12 bed unit for palliative clients in Brandon hospital. No palliative physicians or other team members directly staffed under palliative care. Upon request means we can request service from other programs.
Overview of Programs and Services:
Palliative care program
Is your program designated as a hospice palliative care program/service?:
Yes
What are your admission/referral criteria?:
Individuals diagnosed with a progressive, life-limiting illness that cannot be cured
How would you answer the following question if asked by a patient, client, resident and/or family? "What can you do for me?":
Palliative care is a commitment to whole person care that helps to relieve suffering and improve your quality of life. We can help you and your family with physical care, emotional needs, pain and symptom management, spiritual care, cultural needs and end of life planning
Other:
Animal Therapists:
Upon Request
Bereavement:
Upon Request
Coordinators:
Dedicated Staff
Bereavement Support:
Dedicated Staff
Coordinator/Counselor:
Dedicated Staff
Dietitians:
Upon Request
Education:
Dedicated Staff
Home Consultation Services:
Upon Request
Home Support (Homemaking):
Upon Request
Inpatient consultation:
Upon Request
Inpatient Facility:
Dedicated Staff
Music Therapists:
Upon Request
Nurses:
Upon Request
Nursing Visits:
Upon Request
Occupational Therapists:
Upon Request
Personal Support Workers:
Upon Request
Pain Symptom Management:
Dedicated Staff
Pharmacists:
Upon Request
Physicians:
Upon Request
Physicians Visits:
Upon Request
Physiotherapists:
Upon Request
Respiratory Therapists:
Upon Request
Respite Care:
Upon Request
Social Workers:
Upon Request
Social Work Counseling:
Upon Request
Speech/Language Therapists:
Upon Request
Spiritual/Pastoral Support:
Upon Request
Volunteer Coordinators:
Dedicated Staff
Volunteer Support:
Upon Request
