Chronic
Ventilator Unit (Red Eagle Ridge)
CapitalCare
Norwood
10410 - 111 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 3A2
T
780.496.3200
F 780.474.9806
This
is a Capital Health program for residents within the region who
need assistance with breathing using a ventilator. Red Eagle Ridge opened at
Norwood
on May 9, 2006.
The
goal of the program is to provide a safe, home-like environment
for residents requiring ongoing ventilator-assisted respiration.
The environment provides as much freedom as possible by giving physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual care to the resident, 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
-
Resident, family and team members plan residents’ care as
a partnership
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Respiratory therapists on duty around the clock to support ventilator
care
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Up-to-date communication system promotes freedom to move about
in the centre
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New food delivery process offers more food choices outside of
regular meals times
-
Internet café for residents and family
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Full details available on the downloadable Red Eagle Ridge
information sheet.
Eligibility
The
Red Eagle Ridge Unit is designed for clients who:
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require chronic ventilation
-
need care to manage the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
symptoms
-
are medically stable, not requiring tracheotomy care and suctioning
more than every 4-6 hours or 1:1 direct care or supervision
Fees
Many services are covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
There may, however, be some additional charges for certain things
such as phone and internet hook ups. Continuing care centres have
a daily room and board fee.
For More
Information
For more information about the Chronic Ventilator Unit (Red Eagle
Ridge) call the Care Manager at 780.496.3264.
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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