Chronic Ventilation Program provides services for individuals with chronic neuro-respiratory failure requiring prolonged or home mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive). ICU Recovery Clinic supports ICU survivors by addressing symptoms and complications of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Complex Medical and Symptom Management focuses on palliative care, offering proactive, anticipatory guidance to patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Chronic Ventilation Program aims to promote quality of life and best practice for patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation through direct and indirect patient care, program development, research and quality improvement initiatives. Individuals are supported within their “medical home”, which may include hospital, long term care or community facilities. Virtual support is also available for those in rural or remote locations. Weaning Outreach Team assists in safely transitioning patients from mechanical ventilation in acute care setting and assisting with disposition and initiation of home mechanical ventilation when indicated. Patients are transferred to the Misericordia ICU if deemed appropriate and bed capacity permits.
ICU Recovery Clinic focuses on assessing the primary needs of ICU survivors, including evaluating the severity of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome. The clinic helps identifiy healthcare needs and coordinate referrals and follow ups with appropriate community and outpatient resources. The clinic serves a clinical and research role within the critical care community, addressing complications and long-term outcomes of ICU survivors.
Complex Medical and Symptom Management provides palliative care and symptom management, along with support for patients with complex chronic conditions and advance care planning in outpatient or home settings. It is designed for patients at high risk of clinical deterioration and potential acute care needs within the next 6 to 12 months. The focus is on stabilizing symptoms and offering proactive, anticipatory guidance to patients, families, and care partners, as well as supporting family physicians and primary care providers in ongoing management.
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