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Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation   at
Foothills Medical Centre
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Estimated time to routine appointment: Not Available
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Doctor to send a physician transfer summary to one of the program's physiatrists. The client will be assessed to determine their fitness for this program or another program.The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation (TNR) Program is a time-limited, intensive, inpatient rehabilitation service for patients with an acquired brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury or other general neurological illness or injury. This service is available for patients at least 16 years of age, living in Southern Alberta (Red Deer and South). Patients must have Alberta Health Care actively in place or in progress. See additional eligibility section for inclusion criteria.

The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation interdisciplinary team works collaboratively with patients and their families to support the rehabilitation journey by:
  • providing education to patients and families or other close supports
  • teaching patients how to manage and/or direct their care
  • facilitating functional recovery and enabling independence with mobility, activities of daily living, communication and/or community integration
  • counselling patients and families through their injury/illness adjustment
  • assisting patients and families plan for discharge and transition into the community
Doctors to send a physician transfer summary to one of the program’s physiatrists. The client will be assessed to determine their fitness for this program or another program.

Additionally, Physiatrists provide consultation for adult patients at all Calgary area hospitals (e.g. Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre, and South Health Campus).
Doctor to send a physician transfer summary to one of the program's physiatrists. The client will be assessed to determine their fitness for this program or another program.The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation (TNR) Program is a time-limited, intensive, inpatient rehabilitation service for patients with an acquired brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury or other general neurological illness or injury. This service is available for patients at least 16 years of age, living in Southern Alberta (Red Deer and South). Patients must have Alberta Health Care actively in place or in progress. See additional eligibility section for inclusion criteria.

The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation interdisciplinary team works collaboratively with patients and their families to support the rehabilitation journey by:
  • providing education to patients and families or other close supports
  • teaching patients how to manage and/or direct their care
  • facilitating functional recovery and enabling independence with mobility, activities of daily living, communication and/or community integration
  • counselling patients and families through their injury/illness adjustment
  • assisting patients and families plan for discharge and transition into the community
Doctors to send a physician transfer summary to one of the program’s physiatrists. The client will be assessed to determine their fitness for this program or another program.

Additionally, Physiatrists provide consultation for adult patients at all Calgary area hospitals (e.g. Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre, and South Health Campus).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation unit (TNR) focuses on the rehabilitative care and treatment of patients diagnosed with a neurological condition who have the potential to significantly benefit from intensive, time limited, complex and interdisciplinary rehabilitation.

Inclusion criteria:
  • Patient has a neurological diagnosis with a significant potential for functional improvement and has demonstrated improvement in therapy.
  • Patient is at least 16 years of age.
  • Patient lives in southern Alberta (Red Deer and south) and has Alberta Health Care in place (or in progress).
  • Patient’s anticipated discharge destination has been identified.
  • Patient demonstrates ability, motivation and willingness to participate in therapies, trials of equipment, discharge planning, and abide by unit and hospital regulations. This includes the ability to participate in at least three 30-minute therapy sessions during the day, as well as to be up in a sitting position for at least 3 hours consecutively.
  • All patient’s acute medical issues and abnormal lab values have been addressed and are stable.
  • All patient’s consults and diagnostic tests for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment of acute conditions have been completed and reported.
  • Diagnoses and prognosis have been discussed with patient or designated decision maker.
  • An articulated management plan for the patient’s concurrent medical disorders have been established.
The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation unit (TNR) focuses on the rehabilitative care and treatment of patients diagnosed with a neurological condition who have the potential to significantly benefit from intensive, time limited, complex and interdisciplinary rehabilitation.

Inclusion criteria:
  • Patient has a neurological diagnosis with a significant potential for functional improvement and has demonstrated improvement in therapy.
  • Patient is at least 16 years of age.
  • Patient lives in southern Alberta (Red Deer and south) and has Alberta Health Care in place (or in progress).
  • Patient’s anticipated discharge destination has been identified.
  • Patient demonstrates ability, motivation and willingness to participate in therapies, trials of equipment, discharge planning, and abide by unit and hospital regulations. This includes the ability to participate in at least three 30-minute therapy sessions during the day, as well as to be up in a sitting position for at least 3 hours consecutively.
  • All patient’s acute medical issues and abnormal lab values have been addressed and are stable.
  • All patient’s consults and diagnostic tests for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment of acute conditions have been completed and reported.
  • Diagnoses and prognosis have been discussed with patient or designated decision maker.
  • An articulated management plan for the patient’s concurrent medical disorders have been established.
Referral instructions for primary care, community care, private
providers etc. who do not send referrals via Connect Care.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR NON-CONNECT CARE USERS
The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation (TNR) Program does not accept direct referrals. All referrals must be directed through a consult to a Physiatrist or the Stroke Rehab Coordinator.
Complete a referral letter and fax or call the service using the contact information in this profile.
For patients with spinal cord injury, brain injury, or other general neurological conditions, a physiatry consult is required. Physiatrist consultation in acute care provides an assessment of the patient addressing both the medical and functional status and this information is used to determine appropriateness for the inpatient program. If the patient is not appropriate, alternate suggestions are provided regarding ongoing patient management.
For patients with a diagnosis of STROKE, the Stroke Rehab Coordinator (SRC) will determine if the patient is eligible for the program. The SRC may initiate a consult to physiatry for a complex patient at their discretion to determine appropriateness for the inpatient program.
For patients located in facilities outside of Calgary (as there are no physiatrists for consultation), please contact the unit directly to speak with a Charge Nurse or Nurse Clinician (Monday to Friday, 0700-1500h).
The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation (TNR) Program does not accept direct referrals. All referrals must be directed through a consult to a Physiatrist or the Stroke Rehab Coordinator.
Complete a referral letter and fax or call the service using the contact information in this profile.
For patients with spinal cord injury, brain injury, or other general neurological conditions, a physiatry consult is required. Physiatrist consultation in acute care provides an assessment of the patient addressing both the medical and functional status and this information is used to determine appropriateness for the inpatient program. If the patient is not appropriate, alternate suggestions are provided regarding ongoing patient management.
For patients with a diagnosis of STROKE, the Stroke Rehab Coordinator (SRC) will determine if the patient is eligible for the program. The SRC may initiate a consult to physiatry for a complex patient at their discretion to determine appropriateness for the inpatient program.
For patients located in facilities outside of Calgary (as there are no physiatrists for consultation), please contact the unit directly to speak with a Charge Nurse or Nurse Clinician (Monday to Friday, 0700-1500h).
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
For patients with a diagnosis of STROKE, acute rehabilitation therapists should send an informal referral to the Stroke Rehab Coordinator (SRC) via InBasket messaging in Connect Care. InBasket message should have the patient chart attached, include (cc) other treating therapists, and the subject line should indicate a request for Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Additional comments are optional.
For patients in acute care facilities (FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC) within Calgary, a physician can order an Inpatient Consult to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care.
For patients in the community, please direct referral to the appropriate rehabilitation outpatient clinic for assessment by a physiatrist (Ambulatory Referral to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care).
For patients with a diagnosis of STROKE, acute rehabilitation therapists should send an informal referral to the Stroke Rehab Coordinator (SRC) via InBasket messaging in Connect Care. InBasket message should have the patient chart attached, include (cc) other treating therapists, and the subject line should indicate a request for Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Additional comments are optional.
For patients in acute care facilities (FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC) within Calgary, a physician can order an Inpatient Consult to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care.
For patients in the community, please direct referral to the appropriate rehabilitation outpatient clinic for assessment by a physiatrist (Ambulatory Referral to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care).
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
TNR patients' rehabilitation and medical care needs are supported in collaboration by both a physiatrist and a ward physician (rehabilitation primary care). The physiatrist supports the rehabilitation needs and the ward physician is the Most Responsible Health Practitioner (MRHP) who supports the medical needs.
Once a patient is deemed eligible and ready for rehabilitation, they will placed on the waitlist and a member of the team communicate with sending units when a bed becomes available.
TNR patients' rehabilitation and medical care needs are supported in collaboration by both a physiatrist and a ward physician (rehabilitation primary care). The physiatrist supports the rehabilitation needs and the ward physician is the Most Responsible Health Practitioner (MRHP) who supports the medical needs.
Once a patient is deemed eligible and ready for rehabilitation, they will placed on the waitlist and a member of the team communicate with sending units when a bed becomes available.
 
PHONE
403-944-4258
403-944-4259
FAX
403-270-2160
REFERRAL PHONE
403-944-4258
REFERRAL FAX
403-270-2160
REFERRAL FORM
For patients with a diagnosis of STROKE, acute rehabilitation therapists should send an informal referral to the Stroke Rehab Coordinator (SRC) via InBasket messaging in Connect Care. InBasket message should have the patient chart attached, include (cc) other treating therapists, and the subject line should indicate a request for Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Additional comments are optional.

For patients in acute care facilities (FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC) within Calgary, a physician can order an Inpatient Consult to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care.

For patients located in facilities outside of Calgary (as there are no physiatrists for consultation), please contact the unit directly to speak with a Charge Nurse or Nurse Clinician (Monday to Friday, 0700-1500h).

For patients in the community, please direct referral to the appropriate rehabilitation outpatient clinic for assessment by a physiatrist (Ambulatory Referral to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care).
For patients with a diagnosis of STROKE, acute rehabilitation therapists should send an informal referral to the Stroke Rehab Coordinator (SRC) via InBasket messaging in Connect Care. InBasket message should have the patient chart attached, include (cc) other treating therapists, and the subject line should indicate a request for Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Additional comments are optional.

For patients in acute care facilities (FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC) within Calgary, a physician can order an Inpatient Consult to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care.

For patients located in facilities outside of Calgary (as there are no physiatrists for consultation), please contact the unit directly to speak with a Charge Nurse or Nurse Clinician (Monday to Friday, 0700-1500h).

For patients in the community, please direct referral to the appropriate rehabilitation outpatient clinic for assessment by a physiatrist (Ambulatory Referral to Physical Medicine Rehab through Connect Care).
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Routine Reason for Referral
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Neurological rehabilitation
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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ADDRESS
Unit 58
1403 29 Street NW
Calgary Alberta
T2N 2T9
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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DIRECTIONS
The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation (TNR) Program is located at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) in the Special Services Building (SSB), on the 5th floor (also referred to as Unit 58). Visitors must check in at the nursing desk.
The Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation (TNR) Program is located at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) in the Special Services Building (SSB), on the 5th floor (also referred to as Unit 58). Visitors must check in at the nursing desk.
 
PHONE
403-944-4258
403-944-4259
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
See parking map for information about visitor parking.
See parking map for information about visitor parking.
 
EMAIL
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

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