Post-Operative Surgical Care
Supporting Your Recovery at Home
Post operative care at home is increasingly important as hospital stays become shorter. Your Partners in Community Nursing nurse's role is to assess overall health status and promote healing.
Wound care is provided as specified by your surgeon. A plan of care will be developed by your nurse in cooperation with the Ontario Health at Home (OHaH). If your wound is not progressing as anticipated, a wound care specialist will be consulted to ensure optimal healing. Your nurse will also monitor pain, nutrition, as well as other factors that may impact healing, and follow up will be made with your surgeon when appropriate.
Services: Post-Operative Surgical Care
Frequently Asked Questions
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The frequency of nursing visits will be based on best practice and in collaboration with the Ontario Health at Home (OHaH). If appropriate, we will teach a support person or family member to provide your wound care between nursing visits.
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Medical supplies such as gauze, tape or specialized products are determined by your wound, ordered by your nurse, and provided by the Ontario Health at Home (OHaH).
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Your nurse will review with you what can be expected during your post-op recovery period, and changes that may require a call for advice. Partners in Community Nursing has a nurse available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week via telephone if you have any concerns such as increased pain, wound drainage, bleeding or fever.
24/7 Availability Our nursing care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 905.665.1711 or toll-free at 1.800.564.9534.
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PICN provides nursing services throughout Durham Region, including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Brooklin, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and surrounding communities.
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Partners in Community Nursing - Serving Durham Region families with excellence, compassion, and expertise since 1998.
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Nursing Care:
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Administrative Support:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
After-hours support:
24/7 on-call nurse available for urgent concerns
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Most services are funded at no cost through Ontario Health at Home (OHaH) for eligible clients. Inquire with your doctor today.
Self Referral:
Anyone can make a referral to us on your behalf and with your consent – a family doctor, friend, family member, caregiver, neighbour and even you, yourself.
Simply give us a call at 310-2222 (no area code required).
or online at: https://ontariohealthathome.ca/document/central-east-request-for-assessment-form/Private Insurance
We also accept private insurance and private payment arrangements. Contact us to discuss funding options for your specific care needs.
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PICN is committed to accessibility and follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) guidelines. Our office and services are designed to accommodate individuals with diverse accessibility needs.
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We provide 24 hour/day service. In an emergency situation, please call 911, Otherwise please call 905.665.1711 and carefully listen to the voice message as it will provide you with the appropriate options.