Collaborative Immunology Program
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
- Description
- The Collaborative Immunology Program (CIP) is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary care model that includes, Collaborative Immunohematology Clinic (a specialty out-patient clinic for patients with complex immune disorders) and Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Home Infusion Program (patient-training and case-management for at-home SCIg treatment)
The Collaborative Immunology Program (CIP) utilizes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary care model designed to improve access to care, clinical outcomes, and quality of life for patients with complex immune disorders or other conditions requiring immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy.
The CIP oversees the:
- Collaborative Immunohematology Clinic (CIC)-an Immuno-Hematology out-patient clinic providing expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of adult patients with complex immune disorders or dysregulation.
- Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Home Infusion Program-a patient training and support program for patients performing independent, at-home Ig replacement therapy (i.e.: SCIg).
The framework for the CIP includes:
- Timely assessment, diagnosis, and treatment by Immuno-Hematology specialty
- Multidisciplinary care-planning from medical, nursing, pharmacy, and social work providers.
- Appropriate utilization of Ig replacement therapy, if indicated.
Patient and family-centered approach to care and education.
Affiliation: Alberta Precision Laboratories: Transfusion Medicine. Ambulatory Care (Day Medicine), Collaborative Immunohematology Clinic, Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Home Infusion Program Day Medicine
Key Provider: doctors, nurse practitioners (NPs), pharmacists, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers - Eligibility
- Yes, Collaborative Immunology Clinic: Patients with suspected immune deficiency/compromise can be referred for specialty assessment by a qualified prescriber (e.g.: Primary Care, specialty provider, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). SCIg Home Infusion Program: Patients who meet criteria* for Ig replacement therapy (existing or naïve) can be referred for SCIg infusion training and case-management by a qualified prescriber (i.e.: specialist in hematology, neurology, rheumatology, etc.). *NOTE: To comply with the Alberta Ministry mandate, all referrals will be screened using the Prairie Collaborative Immune Globulin Utilization Management Framework Project: Criteria for the Clinical Use of Immune Globulin. Patients of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Immunology Program can also be transitioned / transferred to the CIP for on-going care upon becoming an adult.
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: N/A,
- Telephone
- 403-944-6248
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- July 17, 2024
- Address
- Facility is located one block south of 16 Ave (Trans Canada Highway).; 1403 29 Street NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
On major bus route, kiosk parking.
