- Description
- The Central Alberta Anticoagulation Clinic (CAAC) is staffed by Registered nurses and Pharmacists that provide initiation and ongoing management of anticoagulant therapies.
The CAAC manages patients at high thrombotic or bleeding risk, performing the following:
- individualized education
- coordination of applicable laboratory testing
- ongoing anticoagulant dosing decisions
At an appropriate time after admission to CAAC, all patients will be assessed for transfer of anticoagulant management to their primary care provider, with only those at high thrombotic / bleed risk or having ongoing anticoagulant control issues being kept within the CAAC.
Key Provider: dietitians, doctors, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers - Eligibility
- Yes, Patients will need a family doctor who is able and willing to take part in their care and management as well as to resume care once the patient is discharged from the clinic.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 403-406-5502
- Fax
- 403-343-4531
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 3, 2024
- Address
- 3942 50A Avenue
Red Deer, AB, T4N 4E7This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Central Alberta Cancer Centre is located within this facility.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:30 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:30 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Closed Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays.
