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Acute Risk Management Clinic for Seniors
(Pilot Project)
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The Geriatric Program Council of Capital Health recognizes that there are gaps in services for seniors who have complex, acute health needs.
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How will the clinic benefit seniors and their families?
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Our goal is to provide timely and appropriate services for seniors whose independence is threatened by acute illness.
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by providing timely access to services
by providing a professional assessment and a broad range of services in a caring, comfortable atmosphere for seniors and their families.
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How can seniors access this clinic?
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Seniors Healthline @ 496-8000
through the family doctor
through referral from other health service agencies
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Who are the Clinic team members?
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Health care professionals experienced in geriatrics including:
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
Social Workers
Rehabilitation Therapists
Pastoral Care/Chaplains
Clinic-based family physicians
Patient's family practitioner
Seniors' Volunteer Advisors
Laboratory & Radiology Services
Geriatricians and other medical specialists
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What services are provided?
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geriatric consultation
case planning in collaboration with family doctor and community-based services
linkage with appropriate community programs and services
short-term health care management to bridge waiting lists or cover gaps in services
professional education and research opportunities
interdisciplinary resources to support both patient and family physician
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What results does the Clinic expect?
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improved health for seniors
shorter length of stay in emergency
fewer admissions to hospital from emergency
improved access to specialized med
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ical services for family practitioners and patients under their care
improved communication and working relationships between acute and community services
better links with other regional services
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the pilot project will initially provide services from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week
patients will be seen at their convenience and when necessary, within 24 hours of referral
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University Hospital
8440 - 112 Street
WMC 1D1
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
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For more information about the clinic please contact:
Senior's Healthline
(403) 496-8000
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Did you know?
Seniors are the most appropriate users of emergency services. A large proportion of seniors assessed in Emergency Departments require admission to hospital. This suggests that there is a delay in meeting their health care needs.
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