Ambulatory Care Unit

Ambulatory Care Unit

The unit provides assessment/treatment and teaching for patients who do not require inpatient admission and general anesthetic. All clinics require physician referral. Services and procedures provided by the ACU include:

• Minor Surgery Procedures
• Transfusion of Blood Products
• Fracture Clinic
• Surgical Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic

Information for Patients

• Bring your Ontario Health Card
• Bring your Red Ross Memorial Hospital card, if you have one
• Present a list of medications you are currently taking at home, including any non-prescription drugs taken regularly
• Present a list of any know allergies and/or sensitivities
• Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing

Visitors

• Adult patients are encouraged to select one support person to accompany them to their ACU appointment. Where others are integral to meet the patient’s physical, emotional, or language needs, exceptions may be made.
• Following a procedure, a driver may be required to be available to escort the patient home.