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.
- being referred to as sub acute population
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.