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Bariatric Specialty Clinic   at
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Specialty: Bariatrics
Connect Care Department: RED RDHC BARIATRIC CLINIC
Estimated time to routine appointment: Within 6 months
Alberta Health Services - Central
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The Red Deer Bariatric Specialty Clinic provides services for patients in the Central Zone interested in bariatric surgery. Currently the clinic does not offer a medical stream for weight management.Provides surgical interventions for weight management and health improvement. The initial clinic assessment determines patient's specific barriers to managing their weight. Next steps involve developing an individualized care plan with patients which may include:
  • behaviour modification
  • counselling for nutrition, physical activity, and mental health
  • bariatric surgery (surgical treatment for obesity)
  • coordinating care and transitioning the patient back to their family physician with recommendations from the clinic.
Not everyone participating in the clinic is an appropriate candidate for bariatric surgery. It takes several appointments and considerable time to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery.

NOTE: For patients who require revisional consideration, we are currently only accepting revision patients whose primary surgery was performed in Red Deer, OR to those who reside within Central Zone.
The Red Deer Bariatric Specialty Clinic provides services for patients in the Central Zone interested in bariatric surgery. Currently the clinic does not offer a medical stream for weight management.Provides surgical interventions for weight management and health improvement. The initial clinic assessment determines patient's specific barriers to managing their weight. Next steps involve developing an individualized care plan with patients which may include:
  • behaviour modification
  • counselling for nutrition, physical activity, and mental health
  • bariatric surgery (surgical treatment for obesity)
  • coordinating care and transitioning the patient back to their family physician with recommendations from the clinic.
Not everyone participating in the clinic is an appropriate candidate for bariatric surgery. It takes several appointments and considerable time to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery.

NOTE: For patients who require revisional consideration, we are currently only accepting revision patients whose primary surgery was performed in Red Deer, OR to those who reside within Central Zone.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Adults aged 18-64 interested in having bariatric surgery with:
  • BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 with an obesity-related comorbidity (e.g. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, osteoarthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cardiovascular disease).
OR
  • BMI ≥40 kg/m2 with or without comorbidity.
AND
  • No severe, untreated personality disorder, active psychosis, active substance dependencies, untreated/unstable eating disorder and/or major cognitive impairment.
  • Nicotine, tobacco, and inhaled substance free for 6 months at the time of referral and commitment to remaining so lifelong.
  • Patient must be able to give informed consent and self-manage required lifestyle changes.
  • No hospital admission for mental health for at least 12 months at the time of referral
  • No suicidal ideation for at least 12 months at the time of referral.
Adults aged 18-64 interested in having bariatric surgery with:
  • BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 with an obesity-related comorbidity (e.g. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, osteoarthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cardiovascular disease).
OR
  • BMI ≥40 kg/m2 with or without comorbidity.
AND
  • No severe, untreated personality disorder, active psychosis, active substance dependencies, untreated/unstable eating disorder and/or major cognitive impairment.
  • Nicotine, tobacco, and inhaled substance free for 6 months at the time of referral and commitment to remaining so lifelong.
  • Patient must be able to give informed consent and self-manage required lifestyle changes.
  • No hospital admission for mental health for at least 12 months at the time of referral
  • No suicidal ideation for at least 12 months at the time of referral.
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
Review Eligibility Requirements Field and Referral Guidelines Table before making a referral to this service.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
For urgent referrals please submit a letter with patient information and history to our clinic and reasons for urgency.
Review Eligibility Requirements Field and Referral Guidelines Table before making a referral to this service.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
For urgent referrals please submit a letter with patient information and history to our clinic and reasons for urgency.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Bariatrics, type RED RDHC BARIATRIC CLINIC in the “To Department” section and complete order.
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Bariatrics, type RED RDHC BARIATRIC CLINIC in the “To Department” section and complete order.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
  • Many aspects of bariatric services are delivered in a group sessions and classes
  • Appointments may be frequent and offered in person or virtually
  • Adults referred who are less than 1 year post CA treatment will be assessed on an individual basis for acceptance
  • Pregnancy, a planned pregnancy within 2 years of surgery or breastfeeding exclusively are contraindications
  • Patients must be physically capable of attending in-person appointments, housebound patients are not eligible
  • Many aspects of bariatric services are delivered in a group sessions and classes
  • Appointments may be frequent and offered in person or virtually
  • Adults referred who are less than 1 year post CA treatment will be assessed on an individual basis for acceptance
  • Pregnancy, a planned pregnancy within 2 years of surgery or breastfeeding exclusively are contraindications
  • Patients must be physically capable of attending in-person appointments, housebound patients are not eligible
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 60 days.
  • Wait list status update every 90 days.
  • Appointment outcome to referral source within 90 days.
 
PHONE
403-356-4200
FAX
403-592-3285
REFERRAL PHONE
403-356-4200
REFERRAL FAX
403-592-3285
CLICK + TO VIEW REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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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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Assessment for bariatric surgery
< 6 Months
Patient demographics including:
  • Name
  • Healthcare number
  • Phone number
  • email if appropriate and DOB
 
Within 3 months
  • Relevant past medical history
  • Measured Ht, measured Wt, BMI
  • Bariatric history including surgery
  • Current mental health status including document care plans
  • Nicotine, tobacco, and inhaled substance status
  • Completed laboratory report that includes:
    • Hgb A1C
    • Albumin
    • ALP
    • AST
    • Bilirubin total and direct
    • Calcium
    • CBC and diff
    • Creatinine
    • Electrolytes and Panel
    • Ferritin
    • Folate
    • Glucose-fasting
    • Lipid profile
    • TSH
    • Vitamin 250H-D
    • Vitamin B12
 
Within 3 months
  • We will request information for any incomplete referrals which may delay the process for the patient, complete referrals will be processed
  • Please note it is mandatory to include a completed laboratory report with the referral.
  • Declined referrals will notify the physician
  • Accepted referrals will notify the physician and the patient, the patient will be scheduled into the next available virtual group orientation
  • All patients must attend virtual orientation process and it is up to the patient to contact the clinic after to proceed
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
  • Patients must contact clinic within 1 month of group orientation or they are discharged and must be referred.
  • Patient is discharged after 3 missed/rebooked appointments or no contact for 3 months with the clinic.
  • Once discharged a patient may be re-refer after 2 years from discharge.
  • Patients must contact clinic within 1 month of group orientation or they are discharged and must be referred.
  • Patient is discharged after 3 missed/rebooked appointments or no contact for 3 months with the clinic.
  • Once discharged a patient may be re-refer after 2 years from discharge.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Description:
Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays
   
 
ADDRESS
3942 50A Avenue
Red Deer Alberta
T4N 4E7
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.
  • 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.
 
DIRECTIONS
Red Deer Regional Hospital is accessed via Gaetz Avenue or Taylor Drive. If accessing via Hwy QE2 please take the 32nd Street Exit and follow H signs.
Clinic is located on the main floor of the Ambulatory Annex building linked to the hospital.
Red Deer Regional Hospital is accessed via Gaetz Avenue or Taylor Drive. If accessing via Hwy QE2 please take the 32nd Street Exit and follow H signs.
Clinic is located on the main floor of the Ambulatory Annex building linked to the hospital.
 
PHONE
403-356-4200
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Paid underground, parkade and street parking are available on site. Paystations are at each parking lot or front entrance and require your license plate number. Paystations accept canadian coin or credit card and do not provide change.
Paid underground, parkade and street parking are available on site. Paystations are at each parking lot or front entrance and require your license plate number. Paystations accept canadian coin or credit card and do not provide change.
 
EMAIL
Rdh.bariatricclinic@ahs.ca
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
The Red Deer Bariatric Clinic provides service in both in person and virtual environments.
The Red Deer Bariatric Clinic provides service in both in person and virtual environments.
 
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
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