Advanced Vascular Access Service

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
A specialty service that assesses and inserts Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters to provide access for intravenous therapies including (but not limited to) hydration, antimicrobials, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition.

Provides services to people with long-term intravenous (IV) therapy such as:

  • assessment and insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC)
  • consultation
  • education
  • problem solving and resource for healthcare providers related to Central Venous Access Catheters follow-up care and maintenance

Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Provides services to adult patients only. Eligibility will be assessed in coordination and collaboration with the referring source.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-418-7495
Fax
780-418-8125
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, and washrooms.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 20, 2024
Address
201 Boudreau Road
St Albert, AB, T8N 6C4

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


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

Only accepting internal site referrals at this time