- Description
- This level ll unit provides specialized care to critically ill newborns.
Provides care to critically ill newborn babies and service includes:
- short-term ventilation
- continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
- nutrition by intravenous, which is called total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Key Provider: dietitians, doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), physical therapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs), respiratory therapists (RTs), social workers, pharmacists - Eligibility
- Yes, Babies 32 weeks and over. NICU also will provide services to previous NICU graduates and other newborns who have been discharged and require admission for this level of care. This is at the discretion of the pediatrician.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, The on call pediatrician admits babies to the unit.
Referral Process: Yes,Admission to the NICU is by referral only and must go through the on call pediatrician
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 825-412-4100
- Fax
- 825-412-4971
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No - Documents Required
Admission to the NICU is by referral only and must go through the on call pediatrician
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Elevators, designated disabled parking, and washrooms.
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- July 25, 2024
- Address
- 11205 110 Street
Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4B1This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24 / 7 emergency department. The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre is located within this facility.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
As of December 4, 2021 at 6:00 AM, this service is available at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
