Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Site: Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Service: Geriatric Assessment Behavioural Unit

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Record #: PET1234
Last Modified: 29 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 28 Nov 2023

Description

Description (Service) The Geriatric Assessment Behavioural Unit (GABU) is a 12 bed inpatient unit at Peterborough Regional Health Centre that provides specialized services to meet the needs of patients with dementia and challenging behaviours.

Service Details

PET Fees senior services filter Fees do not apply
PET In or Out of Home Service Out-of-Home Service
PET Referral Process Referral Required
Hours Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility To be Eligible you must:
  • be a high-risk senior, generally 65 or older, who is medically stable and has age related dementia.
  • have acute delirium ruled out as the cause of the behaviour
  • have gone through previous attempts to resolve behaviours as an outpatient in consultation with Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network or Psychiatric Assessment services for the Elderly clinic and have been unsuccessful.
  • Have been assessed by the GAIN or PASE clinic and it's been determined that the older adult with dementia would benefit from an inpatient assessment and have recommended application to inpatient treatment or sending hospital has referred a patient who has been reviewed by Geriatric Care Coordinator and Geriatric Psychiatrist and agreed to the admission.
Application A referral form signed by a physician or nurse practitioner is required. Admission may be recommended as part of the care plan generated by PASE or GAIN clinics at PRHC. Seniors may be referred from other hospital services or their primary care providers.
Languages English

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 7C6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-743-2121 ext 4303
E-Mail info@prhc.on.ca
Website https://www.prhc.on.ca/healthcare-services/seniors-care/geriatric_assessment_behavioural_unit/

Categories

Categories Condition Specific Treatment ; Education & Support
Category Group Community Health ; Memory Loss & Dementia

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
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Locations for this Service

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Peterborough Regional Health Centre
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 7C6
 
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