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Program:
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Long-Term Ventilator Care Program
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Phone Numbers:
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519-685-4809
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Fax:
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519-685-4084
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Address:
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Main Bldg
PO Box 5777, Stn B
London, ON
N6A 4V2
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Street
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550 Wellington Rd
London
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Intersection:
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Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
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Location:
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London (South)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Provides a clinical setting for patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV). >
- 6 beds used for the residential care of “medically stable” ventilator dependent individuals.
- Helps increase the capacity of critical care areas across the region.
- The facility is not mandated, staffed or resourced to facilitate protocols for attempting weaning from mechanical ventilation.
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Fees:
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Services covered by OHIP * co-payment fee required
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Application:
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Medical referral required * applications from facilities outside of London must include the Parkwood admission application, a medical summary of the potential admission by the home facility, and a written repatriation agreement between the home facility and the London Health Sciences Centre's Critical Care Program indicating an agreement by the home facilty to accept the patient back immediately if deemed unsuitable for the Parkwood environment
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Medically stable, ventilator dependent patients * must be alert and able/willing to cooperate with a care plan, and able to access the call bell system and direct own care * treatment plan for all medical conditions is in place * respiratory stability has been established * comprehensive care plan has been developed
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpretation available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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Southwestern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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7/16/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=15625
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