Hotel Dieu Hospital cares for patients with complex medical conditions in a non-acute hospital setting.
We provide care to patients with complex medical conditions who are transferring from acute care. Our interdisciplinary team helps patients and their families identify strategies that support a successful discharge back into the community. The average stay on this unit lasts 60-90 days.
Discharge planning starts upon admission to prepare patients throughout their stay for the return home or to a supportive setting. Our goal is to discharge patients to the appropriate settings within the community.
The physical condition of the patient determines their participation in daily living activities. We strive to keep all patients functioning at their optimal level. To achieve this level, patients participate in physiotherapy, occupational, and/or recreation activities.
Complex medical conditions include:
- pressure ulcer and wound management;
- general deconditioning;
- post-surgical patients;
- IV therapy;
- ostomy care;
- health teaching of conditions;
- stabilization of complex medical issues;
- other chronic medical conditions that affect physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being