- Description
- Provides care and support for patients and their families who are facing end of life challenges.
The Tertiary Palliative Care Unit (TPCU) is a referral based unit for patients who are diagnosed with a life limited illness. The team specializes in complex symptom management and works together to care for each patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. We take a multidisciplinary approach when caring for not only our patients but also the patient's family as they too, can often require intensive support.
Affiliation: Edmonton Zone Palliative Care Program
Key Provider: chaplains, dietitians, health care aids (HCAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), music therapists, occupational therapists (OT), pharmacists, physicians, physical therapists (PTs), psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, volunteers - Eligibility
- Yes,
- patients must have agreed to a Goals of Care designation of M or C
- have physical and psychosocial symptoms that cannot be managed elsewhere
- must be 18 years of age or older.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required
Referral Process: Yes,Involvement from a palliative consultant within the Edmonton Zone is required for referral for admission.
Waiting Period: N/A,
- Telephone
- 780-735-7044
- Fax
- 780-735-7700
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Documents Required
Involvement from a palliative consultant within the Edmonton Zone is required for referral for admission.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, and elevators. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- October 5, 2023
- Address
- 1100 Youville Drive NW
Edmonton, AB, T6L 5X8This Covenant Health facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24 / 7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- 24/7
