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Community Physiotherapy   at
Vulcan Community Health Centre
Specialty: Rehabilitation
Connect Care Department: VUL VCHC COMM REHAB
Estimated time to routine appointment: Within 3 months
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Focus of the service is to support unmet functional concerns in an individual or group program. Patients are prioritized based on identified need. Pelvic Floor physiotherapy services are only offered out of Oilfields General Hospital and Nanton Community Health Centre. General Physiotherapy services are not offered out of Nanton Community Health Centre.Service is provided to clients who meet the following inclusion criteria:
  • resident of Alberta
  • valid Alberta personal health care number (AB-PHN)
  • functional rehabilitation goal(s)
  • rehabilitation readiness, including: medically stable; physically able to participate in intervention, cognitively able to participate

Exclusion criteria includes:
  • WCB and MVA injury related concerns
  • multi-disciplinary pain management
  • currently receiving / received physiotherapy from another program or provider
  • children / youth developmental delay support
Focus of the service is to support unmet functional concerns in an individual or group program. Patients are prioritized based on identified need. Pelvic Floor physiotherapy services are only offered out of Oilfields General Hospital and Nanton Community Health Centre. General Physiotherapy services are not offered out of Nanton Community Health Centre.Service is provided to clients who meet the following inclusion criteria:
  • resident of Alberta
  • valid Alberta personal health care number (AB-PHN)
  • functional rehabilitation goal(s)
  • rehabilitation readiness, including: medically stable; physically able to participate in intervention, cognitively able to participate

Exclusion criteria includes:
  • WCB and MVA injury related concerns
  • multi-disciplinary pain management
  • currently receiving / received physiotherapy from another program or provider
  • children / youth developmental delay support
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Resident of Alberta.
    • Non-Alberta residents who are covered through another Canadian provincial health insurance plan may be eligible for service (Patients will have to check with their provincial Health plan)
  • Patient has a functional rehabilitation goal(s) and the ability to actively participate in rehabilitation.
  • Patient demonstrates rehabilitation readiness, including:
    • Medically stable,
    • Physically able to participate in physiotherapy, and
    • Cognitively able to participate in physiotherapy.
  • Patient is responsible for transportation to and from appointments.
Exclusion criteria includes:
Individuals that are not eligible for services include:
  • Patients who do not meet funding eligibility
  • Patients covered under Workers Compensation Board or Motor Vehicle Accident (to be seen through contracted clinics or centre’s).
  • Patients requiring intense multidisciplinary rehab services.
  • Currently receiving physiotherapy from another program/provider for the same diagnosis:
    • AHS funded Ambulatory Community Physiotherapy Program in private physiotherapy clinic (within the last 6 months)
  • Resident of a Long Term Care Centre, or
  • Resident of a Supportive Living Facility (exception: approved short-term rehabilitation with on-site care provider or support to continue with interventions/recommendations).
  • Person with developmental delay who requires intervention related to the developmental delay (including children and youth).
No re - referral within 1 year for the same diagnosis unless there is a significant functional change.
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Resident of Alberta.
    • Non-Alberta residents who are covered through another Canadian provincial health insurance plan may be eligible for service (Patients will have to check with their provincial Health plan)
  • Patient has a functional rehabilitation goal(s) and the ability to actively participate in rehabilitation.
  • Patient demonstrates rehabilitation readiness, including:
    • Medically stable,
    • Physically able to participate in physiotherapy, and
    • Cognitively able to participate in physiotherapy.
  • Patient is responsible for transportation to and from appointments.
Exclusion criteria includes:
Individuals that are not eligible for services include:
  • Patients who do not meet funding eligibility
  • Patients covered under Workers Compensation Board or Motor Vehicle Accident (to be seen through contracted clinics or centre’s).
  • Patients requiring intense multidisciplinary rehab services.
  • Currently receiving physiotherapy from another program/provider for the same diagnosis:
    • AHS funded Ambulatory Community Physiotherapy Program in private physiotherapy clinic (within the last 6 months)
  • Resident of a Long Term Care Centre, or
  • Resident of a Supportive Living Facility (exception: approved short-term rehabilitation with on-site care provider or support to continue with interventions/recommendations).
  • Person with developmental delay who requires intervention related to the developmental delay (including children and youth).
No re - referral within 1 year for the same diagnosis unless there is a significant functional change.
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
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Rehabilitation, type VUL VCHC COMM REHAB in the “To Department” section and complete order.
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Rehabilitation, type VUL VCHC COMM REHAB in the “To Department” section and complete order.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR SELF-REFERRAL
Patients can self-refer by calling the phone number in this profile. Note that for specialty programming a physician referral may be required (see referral guidelines).
Patients can self-refer by calling the phone number in this profile. Note that for specialty programming a physician referral may be required (see referral guidelines).
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
Focus of the service is to support unmet functional concerns in an individual or group program. Patients are prioritized based on need, using the following criteria as guideline:
Priority 1:
-          PT consult required to support hospital discharge.
-          PT consult required to prevent hospital admission/re-admission.
-          Patient is at an acute risk for a fall.
-          Acute neurological condition requiring PT.
-          Acute pulmonary condition requiring PT.
Priority 2:
-          Sub-acute cardiovascular, neurological or pulmonary conditions.
-          Frail elderly
-          Complex musculoskeletal condition.
-          Complex presentation impacting functional mobility.
-          Newly diagnosed chronic disease impacting functional mobility.
-          Postoperative & post-procedure.
Priority 3:
-          Stable chronic conditions impacting functional mobility or requiring chronic disease management approach.
-          Non-urgent primary or secondary prevention.

Simple musculoskeletal conditions (Patients may have faster access through private clinics due to service prioritization within AHS).
Outpatient Physiotherapy services can support therapy for complex patients who may not be able to commute to city and are followed by a specialty clinic (e.g. Community Accessible Rehab Program).
Focus of the service is to support unmet functional concerns in an individual or group program. Patients are prioritized based on need, using the following criteria as guideline:
Priority 1:
-          PT consult required to support hospital discharge.
-          PT consult required to prevent hospital admission/re-admission.
-          Patient is at an acute risk for a fall.
-          Acute neurological condition requiring PT.
-          Acute pulmonary condition requiring PT.
Priority 2:
-          Sub-acute cardiovascular, neurological or pulmonary conditions.
-          Frail elderly
-          Complex musculoskeletal condition.
-          Complex presentation impacting functional mobility.
-          Newly diagnosed chronic disease impacting functional mobility.
-          Postoperative & post-procedure.
Priority 3:
-          Stable chronic conditions impacting functional mobility or requiring chronic disease management approach.
-          Non-urgent primary or secondary prevention.

Simple musculoskeletal conditions (Patients may have faster access through private clinics due to service prioritization within AHS).
Outpatient Physiotherapy services can support therapy for complex patients who may not be able to commute to city and are followed by a specialty clinic (e.g. Community Accessible Rehab Program).
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.
  • Wait list status update every 90 days.
  • Appointment outcome to referral source within 30 days.
 
PHONE
403-485-3318
FAX
403-485-2336
REFERRAL PHONE
403-485-3318
REFERRAL FAX
403-485-2336
REFERRAL FORM
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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Chronic cardiopulmonary disease
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Any relevant investigations
 
Within 6 months
Physician referral required.
Patients need to be hemodynamically stable enough to participate in progressive exercise.
Please indicate Heart rate exercise range and SpO2 exercise range.
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Physiotherapy
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Any relevant investigations
 
Within 6 months
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
If the patient is unable to attend an appointment, at least 24-hour's notice must be given. If the patient misses two appointments (either without 24-hour's notice or failure to attend), they will be discharged from treatment. If the patient misses a treatment they will not be contacted by our clinic. It is the patient's responsibility to reschedule.
If the patient is unable to attend an appointment, at least 24-hour's notice must be given. If the patient misses two appointments (either without 24-hour's notice or failure to attend), they will be discharged from treatment. If the patient misses a treatment they will not be contacted by our clinic. It is the patient's responsibility to reschedule.
 
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
   
 
ADDRESS
610 Elizabeth Street S
Vulcan Alberta
T0L 2B0
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
Located at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and 1st Avenue S (Range Road 244).
hospital map
Located at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and 1st Avenue S (Range Road 244).
hospital map
 
PHONE
403-485-3318
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
There is currently no parking information available for this site
There is currently no parking information available for this site
 
EMAIL
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Virtual appointments may be available upon patient needs.
Virtual appointments may be available upon patient needs.
 
PARKING MAP
There is currently no parking map available for this site
There is currently no parking map available for this site
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This facility is wheelchair accessible.


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Individual referral process
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