Record #: CWL1144
Last Modified: 26 Aug 2022
Last Full Update: 28 Jul 2022

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 Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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
2100 Bovaird Drive E
Brampton, ON L6R 3J7
 
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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

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