Clinical Investigation Unit

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Assists doctors who are doing clinical research studies and with diagnostic testing in both children and adults to diagnose medical conditions.

Assists doctors with clinical research and diagnostic testing. Also provides:

  • a safe and comfortable hospital location
  • IV starts
  • blood collection
  • outpatient and inpatient capability
  • access to all hospital emergency services
  • meals as indicated

If a diagnostic test is ordered, the CIU helps by:

  • books the patient for the test
  • explains the test and has the patient sign the informed consent
  • starts IVs as needed
  • collecting blood as needed
  • being familiar with testing protocols
  • collecting timed blood samples (as required)
  • giving medications (as required)

Affiliation: Northern Alberta Clinical Trials Research Center (NACTRC)
Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required
Referral Process: Yes,

Consult with University of Alberta medical staff - doctors with admitting privileges to the University of Alberta. Doctor orders are entered into Connect Care for the Clinical Investigation Unit.




Waiting Period: Yes,

Usually within a week.


Telephone
780-407-6135
Fax
780-407-7493
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required

Consult with University of Alberta medical staff - doctors with admitting privileges to the University of Alberta. Doctor orders are entered into Connect Care for the Clinical Investigation Unit.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 5, 2024
Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
07:00 AM to 03:15 PM
Tue
07:00 AM to 03:15 PM
Wed
07:00 AM to 03:15 PM
Thu
07:00 AM to 03:15 PM
Fri
07:00 AM to 03:15 PM

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