Home Parenteral Nutrition Program (North)

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone


Description
Provides service for people who need to have intravenous (IV) nutrition at home.

Provides intravenous (IV) nutrition for people at home who cannot get the nutrition they need by eating or being fed through a tube.

Patient must demonstrate the cognitive, emotional, and physicial ability to manage Parental Nutrition (PN) in a safe, independent manner or have the necessary caregiver supports in place to assist the patient with managing care.


Key Provider: gastroenterologists, registered dietitians, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Clients must be medically stable and:
  • have central venous access
  • must demonstrate the cognitive, emotional, and physicval ability to manage home PN in a safe independent manner
  • resident home requires electricity, phone, and refrigeration
  • must be medically stable as determined by the HNSP team
  • must be a resident of Alberta (exceptions may be considered)
  • treatment required is greater than 6 weeks
  • pediatric patients for Northern Parental Nutrition (PN)
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information There has to be a Physician to Physician referral made before patients are assessed. Patients must be referred from inpatients. (exceptions may be considered).
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of acceptance to program.


Telephone
780-613-5162
Fax
780-613-5170
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
October 21, 2024
Address
10240 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9

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


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM