William Osler Health System, Brampton Civic Hospital
Kidney Care, Home Dialysis Program (Peritoneal and Hemodialysis)
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CWL1144
Last Modified:
09 Aug 2024
Last Full Update:
22 Jul 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Twitter: https://twitter.com/OslerHealth Website: https://www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/kidney-care.aspx#Home-dialysis-program |
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Description & Services
| Description | The home dialysis program includes both home peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis * supports patients and their families in carrying out home-based dialysis independently, in the comfort of their home while monitored by a renal health care team Home dialysis helps people achieve a higher quality of life with less frequent hospital visits and promotes a flexible, independent lifestyle Patient Information: Equipment and supplies are provided and delivered to the home. These costs are covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health A team of nurses and renal technologists provide technical services and education so that treatment can be carried out at home Increase in water and electricity costs may occur Some modifications to the home may be required, but these costs are usually covered by the Ministry of Health All home dialysis patients come to Brampton Civics' home dialysis clinic about every six weeks, for assessment by the renal team and treatment is modified if necessary In case of difficulties, support from a home dialysis nurse and a renal technologist are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8am-7pm * After hours and on holidays, call 905-494-2120 ext 34567 and ask to have the on-call home peritoneal dialysis nurse paged |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Application | Osler nephrologists will refer patients interested in Home Dialysis to the Home Dialysis Program. |
| Fees | None ; Most services covered by OHIP |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bramalea Rd and Bolvaird Dr E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-494-2120 ext 50545 * After Hours and Holidays: ext 34567 (have the on-call home peritoneal dialysis nurse paged) |
| Crisis Phone | Call 911 in emergencies |
| Website | https://www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/kidney-care.aspx#Home-dialysis-program |
Other Details
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Gynecological disorders ; Urological diseases |