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Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre   at
Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Connect Care Department: CGY FMC GI CCSC CL
Estimated time to routine appointment: Not Available
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Focuses on the screening and detection of colon cancer.This service uses colonoscopy as the primary screening tool to prevent or detect colon cancer.

For more information see: Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre
Focuses on the screening and detection of colon cancer.This service uses colonoscopy as the primary screening tool to prevent or detect colon cancer.

For more information see: Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Be no more than 74 years old, with valid AHCIP coverage and eligible reason for referral.
  • Asymptomatic. No GI signs or symptoms requiring specialist consultation (i.e. rectal bleeding, anemia, new GI symptoms, change in bowel habit).
  • No medical conditions that would increase the risk of sedation or colonoscopy.
  • Not on Coumadin. 
The referring physician must inform the Colon Cancer Screening Centre (CCSC) of any changes in the patient that could affect priority or eligibility.

Eligible Reason for Referral:
  • Personal history of colon cancer or adenomatous polyps (indicate year of diagnosis on referral form).
  • Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test performed on an asymptomatic individual for colon cancer screening (append results).
  • Family history of colon cancer or adenomatous polyps (list affected relatives on referral form).
Urgent Risk Factors:
  • Very strong family history of colon cancer or advanced polyps, or personal history of polyps or cancer
Urgent Priority Risk Factors:
  • Positive FIT
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Be no more than 74 years old, with valid AHCIP coverage and eligible reason for referral.
  • Asymptomatic. No GI signs or symptoms requiring specialist consultation (i.e. rectal bleeding, anemia, new GI symptoms, change in bowel habit).
  • No medical conditions that would increase the risk of sedation or colonoscopy.
  • Not on Coumadin. 
The referring physician must inform the Colon Cancer Screening Centre (CCSC) of any changes in the patient that could affect priority or eligibility.

Eligible Reason for Referral:
  • Personal history of colon cancer or adenomatous polyps (indicate year of diagnosis on referral form).
  • Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test performed on an asymptomatic individual for colon cancer screening (append results).
  • Family history of colon cancer or adenomatous polyps (list affected relatives on referral form).
Urgent Risk Factors:
  • Very strong family history of colon cancer or advanced polyps, or personal history of polyps or cancer
Urgent Priority Risk Factors:
  • Positive FIT
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
Physician Referral Required.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
Referral will not be accepted and will be returned to the referring physician if:
  • Referral is incomplete.
  • Referrals for patients that do not meet current screening guidelines.
  • Referrals that do not meet eligibility criteria.
Physician Referral Required.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
Referral will not be accepted and will be returned to the referring physician if:
  • Referral is incomplete.
  • Referrals for patients that do not meet current screening guidelines.
  • Referrals that do not meet eligibility criteria.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Gastroenterology, type CGY FMC GI CCSC CL in the “To Department” section and complete order.
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Gastroenterology, type CGY FMC GI CCSC CL in the “To Department” section and complete order.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
Effective October 5, 2020, Alberta Health Services’ Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre (CCSC) no longer accepts referrals for individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). This is consistent with Alberta and Canadian screening guidelines that recommend the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) as the primary screening test for these individuals. In 2016, the Canadian Task Force for the Preventive Health Exam recommended against using colonoscopy as a screening test for CRC in individuals who were not at high risk for CRC.
This change will allow the CCSC to ensure that individuals with a positive FIT or with a personal or family history of colon cancer or polyps receive timely colonoscopies.
It is important that the CCSC be informed of any change in the individuals risk factors for colon cancer or medical status. 

Booking Your Test

Being tested regularly is the first step to beating colon cancer. Everyone is at risk for this type of cancer.
For those without risk factors for colon cancer, the best way to lower your risk is to be tested regularly with the FIT beginning at age 50. If you have a personal or family history of polyps or cancer, talk to your doctor about a screening plan that is right for you.
If you don't have a family doctor, you can find a physician by:

To Book a FIT

Make an appointment to see your family doctor. At your appointment you can ask for a lab requisition that you will take to any Alberta Precision Laboratories location and pick up the FIT test.

To Book a Colonoscopy

You need to get a referral from your family doctor to the CCSC, and then an appointment will be booked for you. If you don’t have a family doctor, please see the resources above to find one.
Colonoscopy Appointment Information
For more information about the Alberta Colon Cancer Screening Program please visit, www.screeningforlife.ca.
Both 403-944-3838 and 403-944-3883 are acceptable fax numbers for this clinic.
  • Referrals will be triaged and assigned a priority and recommended screening test based on the information included on referral form. 
  • If you have completed a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), the highest priority will be given to those with a positive result.
Please Note: CCSC will cancel referrals on the waiting list if the patient becomes ineligible for colon cancer screening or colonoscopy at the CCSC due to age or other eligibility criteria.
Effective October 5, 2020, Alberta Health Services’ Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre (CCSC) no longer accepts referrals for individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). This is consistent with Alberta and Canadian screening guidelines that recommend the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) as the primary screening test for these individuals. In 2016, the Canadian Task Force for the Preventive Health Exam recommended against using colonoscopy as a screening test for CRC in individuals who were not at high risk for CRC.
This change will allow the CCSC to ensure that individuals with a positive FIT or with a personal or family history of colon cancer or polyps receive timely colonoscopies.
It is important that the CCSC be informed of any change in the individuals risk factors for colon cancer or medical status. 

Booking Your Test

Being tested regularly is the first step to beating colon cancer. Everyone is at risk for this type of cancer.
For those without risk factors for colon cancer, the best way to lower your risk is to be tested regularly with the FIT beginning at age 50. If you have a personal or family history of polyps or cancer, talk to your doctor about a screening plan that is right for you.
If you don't have a family doctor, you can find a physician by:

To Book a FIT

Make an appointment to see your family doctor. At your appointment you can ask for a lab requisition that you will take to any Alberta Precision Laboratories location and pick up the FIT test.

To Book a Colonoscopy

You need to get a referral from your family doctor to the CCSC, and then an appointment will be booked for you. If you don’t have a family doctor, please see the resources above to find one.
Colonoscopy Appointment Information
For more information about the Alberta Colon Cancer Screening Program please visit, www.screeningforlife.ca.
Both 403-944-3838 and 403-944-3883 are acceptable fax numbers for this clinic.
  • Referrals will be triaged and assigned a priority and recommended screening test based on the information included on referral form. 
  • If you have completed a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), the highest priority will be given to those with a positive result.
Please Note: CCSC will cancel referrals on the waiting list if the patient becomes ineligible for colon cancer screening or colonoscopy at the CCSC due to age or other eligibility criteria.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Referral receipt to referring source within 7 days.
  • Acceptance via appointment details or wait list status letter to referring source and patient within 14 days.
  • Appointment outcome to referral source within 30 days.
 
PHONE
403-944-3800
FAX
403-355-9756
REFERRAL PHONE
403-944-3800
REFERRAL FAX
403-944-3883
LINKED SPECIALISTS
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Investigation Timing
Additional Details
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Colon cancer screening
Pertinent medical history
 
Current
Indicate a Positive Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) (Performed in an asymptomatic individual for colon cancer screening). Append results.
 
Current
Indicate if personal history of colon cancer or adenomatous polyps. If so, indicate year of diagnosis.
 
Current
Indicate if family history of colon cancer or advanced adenomatous polyps (list affected relatives, cancer or adenoma and age at diagnosis).
 
Current
Indicate if the patient has had a previous colonoscopy and include date, Endoscopist and include copy of colonoscopy/pathology reports.
 
Current
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
We require a minimun of 5 business day's to reschedule an appointment. You can do this by calling us at 403-944-3800.
We require a minimun of 5 business day's to reschedule an appointment. You can do this by calling us at 403-944-3800.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
   
 
ADDRESS
6th Floor, Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary Alberta
T2N 4Z6
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
 
DIRECTIONS
The Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre is located on the 6th floor of the Cal Wentzel Precision Health Building at the Foothills Medical Centre.

Clinic Address:
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6
Foothills Medical Centre is located at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 29 Street NW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility.
The Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre is located on the 6th floor of the Cal Wentzel Precision Health Building at the Foothills Medical Centre.

Clinic Address:
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6
Foothills Medical Centre is located at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 29 Street NW.

Transit:
Public transportation is available to this facility.
 
PHONE
403-944-3800
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Due to ongoing construction at the Foothills Medical Centre please allow for additional time for parking and making your way to your appointment.

Parking payment due in advance. Any pay station can be used to pay for any lot.
Pay stations are located in all parking areas and most building entrances.
Parking pay stations accept coin and all major credit cards. Accessible parking is available in all public parking lots and secondary surface lots.
Parking rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities. 

Due to ongoing construction at the Foothills Medical Centre please allow for additional time for parking and making your way to your appointment.

Parking payment due in advance. Any pay station can be used to pay for any lot.
Pay stations are located in all parking areas and most building entrances.
Parking pay stations accept coin and all major credit cards. Accessible parking is available in all public parking lots and secondary surface lots.
Parking rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities. 

 
EMAIL
WEBSITE
https://www.ahs.ca/info/ccsc.aspx
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

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The locations listed have 3 background colors:
  • Green means the healthcare service@location has referral information attached to it.
  • Brown means the healthcare service@location never had referral information attached to it, or it has unpublished referral information.
  • Red means
    • IA changed the healthcare service@location's status to something other than Current
    • It was deleted if it is an ARD healthcare service@location.
Green  and Brown are always at the top of the list. These are the Healthcare Service@Locations with the status of Current.
The Red list at the bottom consists of non-current Healthcare Service@locations that once had Published referral information in the ARD.
If the referral information was never published in ARD the Healthcare Service@location will not show in the Red list.

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Common Scenario:
A Healthcare Service moves from one location to another. In this case the IA Healthcare Service@Location record will be made defunct (non-current) and a new Healthcare Service@Location record will be created with a current status. In this scenario the captured referral guidelines in ARD can become "orphaned" as they are not attached to any current IA healthcare service.

Categories of non-current or orphaned referral guidelines: INDIVIDUAL and COMMON.
The REFERRAL GUIDELINES section of the profile has the prefix INDIVIDUAL or COMMON to help you choose the method below when transferring referral guidelines from a non-current Healthcare Service@Location to a current healthcare service@location.

Individual referral process
  1. Click on a non-current (Red) Healthcare Service@Location at the bottom of the All Locations list.
  2. The non-current referral info is displayed with the link Copy this Referral Process to another Healthcare Service@Location link on the upper right hand corner. Click on the copy link.
  3. Choose a current location (Green or Brown) from the All Locations list. This will be the Healthcare Service@Location you are pasting the referral info into.
  4. The system will display the Edit Referral Info screen populated with the referral info from the non-current Healthcare Service@Location you viewed in the first step.
  5. Click Save and the referral info is transferred from the non-current Healthcare Service@Location to the current one.
  6. Repeat these steps for each Healthcare Service@Location that needs attention.

Common referral process - 2 sub cases.
Case 1: At least 1 current Healthcare Service@Location with common referral info is with current status for this healthcare service; One or more Healthcare Healthcare Service@Locations where replaced by new one.
  1. Click on any current Healthcare Service@Location whether it has referral info (Green) or not (Brown).
  2. The healthcare service location opens in the Edit Referral Info screen populated with the current common referral info.
  3. Save it. 
  4. All locations will be updated with the common referral information, including all the locations that don't have referral info yet (Brown). The non-current referrals (Red) will also be updated.
Case 2:  All Healthcare Healthcare Service@Locations for a healthcare service are set to a non-current status and replaced by new ones. In this case there is no current additional referral info to copy from, so the only alternative is to pick up the non-current common referral process (Red). Follow the steps described in the section Individual Referral Process above to copy/paste the non-current common referral info to the current healthcare service locations.
Generally we want to replicate current common referral info to new or replaced healthcare service locations. We only resort to copying non-current common referral info if there is no other option.

Remember: Some fields can be location specific with the common referral process:
Parking Instructions, Directions, Parking Map, Wait Time, Referral Phone or Referral Fax.
To update these items you have to edit each Healthcare Service@Location separately.

ADDITONAL NOTES:
  • The info icon after the All Locations drop down will be visible to ARD Administrators.
  • The system doesn't allow you to copy referral information from one non-current Healthcare Service@Location to another.

 

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