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The CCTC Pharmacist has expert knowledge in the drugs used to treat critically ill patients. She assists the physician in the selection and adjustment of medications in CCTC. The Pharmacist examines all medication orders, monitors for drug interactions and provides information about the...

Respiratory Therapist are certified Health Care Professionals with expertise in the assessment and management of respiratory (or breathing) problems. They are also called "RTs" or "RRTs" (Registered Respiratory Therapist). Respiratory Therapists provide coverage throughout Victoria Hospital, with a...

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Environmental Cleaning Support Unit Clerks

The Charge Respiratory Therapist provide supervision and clinical support. They also play a role in education, supervision of respiratory therapy students and advancement of Respiratory Therapy Practice. Michelle Stephens, RRT Andrew Bagnall, RRT Stacy Ballantyne, RRT Lara Kiedyk, RRT Simon Peter...

Bathing, skin care, repositioning and dressing and linen changes are all examples of routine strategies to help make patients more comfortable. Patient's with breathing tubes will experience a dry mouth. Although they cannot drink when a breathing tube is in place, their lips can be moistened with...

Every critical care patient is a unique individual. We admit many patients to critical care with the same diagnosis, yet each patient will have a different overall response and experience. A patient's age, prior state of health or the presence of other medical conditions will influence the progress...

Shortly after your family member is admitted to CCTC, you will be asked to complete our “About Me” poster. We will hang the poster in your family member’s room. Information will be used to reorient your family member when needed and to identify people, preferences and facts of importance.

Morning & Afternoon Rounds Xray rounds Bathing and Hygiene Comfort Measures Infection Control Positioning Shift Report Suctioning

Infection control is very important. Critically ill patients are more susceptible to infection, so to prevent the spread of infection, please wash your hands or use waterless cleanser before and after patient contact. Patients may have isolation precautions. Visitors may need to wear gowns, gloves...

Early each morning, the radiology technicians will make rounds with the portable Xray machine, doing routine chest xrays. Patients with breathing tubes and central lines may need an Xray to check the position of any new tubes. An Xray may also be required to evaluate the lungs. Xrays are processed...