VIC N5
| Location | |
| Location | VIC N5 |
| First Admission | 1 August 2005 |
| Program | Medicine |
| Hospital | VIC |
| Nr of Beds | 28-30 |
| Collection Unit Phone: | +(204) 477 3435 |
| Collection Unit Fax : | +(204) 275-8914 |
| Collection Unit Manager : | Gillian Crymbal |
| Collection Unit Manager Phone : | +(204) 477 3261 pager 204-931-4373 |
| Collection Unit Clerk : | Francis |
Location profile
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.
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.