Orthopedic and Spine Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone


Description
FAST (Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment) is a central access and intake program for surgical referrals.

Referrals for Orthopedic and Spine in Central Zone are accepted through this Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.


Key Provider: doctors
Eligibility
N/A
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
1-833-553-3278 Ext. 3
Fax
1-833-627-7022
Web Site
https://www.ahs.ca/fast
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 29, 2024
Location
Red Deer
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM