Brain
Injury Unit (North Horizons)
CapitalCare
Norwood
10410 - 111 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 3A2
T
780.496.3200
F 780.474.9806
This
Capital Health program provides special care to people in the region
that have acquired a brain injury resulting in severe and unpredictable
behaviors. North Horizons was opened at
Norwood on May 9, 2006.
Residents
with an acquired brain injury accompanied by severe and unpredictable
behaviours live in a safe, secure environment where they can either
‘age in place’ or return to the community if possible.
The goal is to provide as much freedom as possible by giving physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual care as well as comfort and compassion
to the patient, family and friends.
Care
Team
The
care
team meets regularly to identify
and address the needs of all program residents through team meetings
and ongoing interdisciplinary consultation.
Special
Features
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Safe, secure environment
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Resident focus maintained by individualized care and safety plans
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All staff receive additional training in non-violent crisis prevention
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Access to the outdoors by elevator
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Non-smoking
Eligibility
The North Horizons Unit is designed for residents who:
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have completed rehabilitation investigations and treatments and
are medically stable
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need supportive care to manage the physical, emotional, mental
and spiritual symptoms of the disease
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have a legal guardian or personal directive agent prior to admission
and trustee when appropriate
Fees
Many services are covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Continuing care centres have a daily room and board fee.
For More Information
For more information about the Brain Injury Unit (North Horizons),
call the Care Manager at 780.232.2912.
Community
Care Access
is the first point of contact for all
continuing care programs and services in the Capital Health region.
Please call 780.496.1300.
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