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This orientation reflects content presented during the in-person LHSC Corporate Orientation and other mandatory training required for being on-site at LHSC. The orientation program provides important information pertaining to your non-medical student experience at London Health Sciences Centre. Be...

Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses- PEPP London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital 800 Commissioners Road East Door A, Zone A, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5W9 519-685-8500 extension 71680. pepp@lhsc.on.ca PEPP is unable to offer any clinical advice to individuals or...

The PEPP Community Advisory Committee is made up of members from the local community, employees of the hospital, clients and their family members. It helps to develop and achieve program objectives, facilitate co-operative relationships with community agencies, and assist in the identification of...

Personal health information must be given directly to any patient who is capable of understanding the information. During critical illness, patients are often unable to understand participate in meaningful discussions and to make their own health care decisions. Their capability can change...

The quickest way to get to the CCTC is to enter Victoria Hospital through the "D" wing entrance at ground level (Commissioner's Road side). The "D" wing entrance is located immediately below the walkway. When you enter the building, turn immediately to your right.This is the entrance to CCTC Waiting...

Children who are close to someone who is critically ill may wish to visit. Usually, a child who is ready to visit will ask. Parents are generally the best judge of whether or not a child is ready to visit. Prior to visiting, it is very important to take the time to properly prepare a child for the...

You may find it very upsetting the first time you visit your family member in the CCTC. He or she may be connected to a number of different pieces of equipment that are either used to monitor or support body functions. Your family member may be connected to a breathing machine ( ventilator ) and...

Respiratory Therapists in CCTC Most patients in CCTC require some support for their breathing. This includes oxygen therapy, non-invasive breathing support (sometimes called NIV or BiPAP) and invasive mechanical ventilation . Respiratory Therapists assess patients and treat breathing disorders. They...

All nurses complete additional education in critical care nursing before they begin working independently in CCTC. Our two Clinical Educators work collaboratively with the two educators from the University Hospital Critical Care Program and the Cross Site Critical Care Educator. Together they...

The CCTC dietitians have expertise in the nutritional issues of critically ill patients. One of our dietitians follows each CCTC patient to determine the nutrients needed to support the patient's recovery. The dietitian works with the physician and nurse to determine the best method of feeding. For...