Pediatric Surgery - Pre - Operative Support and Education
Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone
- Description
- Pre- Admission Clinic nurses contacts patient/family by telephone or in-person visit and provides pre-op education and support to the patient and family in preparation for surgery.
First time pediatric elective surgical patients that do not require an anesthetic consult will be contacted approximately 2 weeks in advance of the surgical appointment to provide pre-op education and advance coordination of care to pediatric patients with a scheduled surgical procedure. At this appointmnet a pediatric nurse will interview the patient and family / guardian and provide education or resources to prepare the child for their surgery. Depending on the child's medical history this clinic appointment may be completed in person at the clinic or over the phone.
For more information: Pre-Operative Nursing Consult
Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered pediatric nurses - Eligibility
- Yes, Patient's under 18 years of age with a scheduled surgical procedure.
- Application Process
- Service Access: By Appointment, Bring the following with you:
- child's provincial healthcare card and birth certificate or passport
- medicine in the original containers
- documents required for legal consent
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-407-3047
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms. - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- July 8, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services for children including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 12:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 12:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 12:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 12:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
