Also a dedicated program has been developed to classify Rehabilitation patients as slow and fast paced. Outcome measures have been implemented to track the success of the program. The department provides a range of respiratory care to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, management and care of patients with respiratory and associated problems. This care is provided to both in and out-patients of all ages. Exercise oximetry is completed for assessment of home oxygen clients.
Occupational therapies are available to inpatients both active and long term care.
Although limited due to patient workload, occupational support to staff is available through the Employee Health Physician referral to the office. The major services provided by the Discharge Planning Department include counselling and assistance, in collaboration with the health care team, to those planning for discharge from the hospital to the community or to those who are applying to a long term care facility. 17.0 Patient Education Patient Education assesses, plans, implements and evaluates educational programs for patients with specifically defined problems and promotes healthful practices. Specifically the department supports a Cardiac and Diabetes Rehabilitation education program for both in and out-patients. Education for CPR, I.V. therapy and use of controlled analgesic pumps is also supported by the department.