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== Location profile ==
== Location profile ==
Vic N5 is a Medical Non-Teaching Unit referred to as either [[VMU]]/[[NTU]]. Similar patient population as S5.  
Vic N5 is a Medical Non-Teaching Unit referred to as either [[VMU]]/[[NTU]]. Similar patient population as [[VIC_S5]].  


Potential to open to 29th bed during 'overcensus' crisis [[Code Purple]]
Potential to open to 29th bed during 'overcensus' crisis [[Code Purple]].
 
== Patient Profile ==
Primarily admissions comprise an aging population living in the community with home care supports.
 
Patient admissions include transfers from [[VIC_S4]].
 
Precipitating factors for admission/primary diagnoses/complications frequently include: CAP, CHF, cancers, end-stage Respiratory/Cardiac Disease, palliation, discharge planning, and paneling.