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Doing Dressing Changes at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes how to care for your wound in between scheduled home health nursing visits. Your doctor or your home health nurse will advise you on how often the dressing should be changed. (English) Colour

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Options for Medical Equipment and Mobility Devices (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you are getting ready to go home from hospital and having problems moving around, we might have one of our Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists see you. They check if you need any medical equipment or devices so you can safely move about and do everyday activities at home. (English) Colour

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) brochure (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Medical Assistance in Dying’ (commonly called MAiD) is available along with other options for people who are approaching the end of their life. Other care can include keeping the person comfortable, controlling pain, and improving quality of life. This brochure gives you basic information about MAiD. We encourage you to talk with your loved ones about your wishes. Whatever you decide, we are here to give you the care you need and honour your wishes. (English) Colour

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About Urinary Tract Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on what the signs of a possible urinary tract infection and treatment options. (English) Colour

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Looking after your Feeding Tube at Home - Balloon Gastrostomy Tube (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet gives you instructions for patients/families/caregivers on how to care for your newly inserted balloon gastrostomy tube at home. This includes how to look after your skin around the tube, how to check the tube each week and what to do if the tube leaks, blocks, or accidentally falls out. (English) Colour

Oral Care for People with Dysphagia (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia), cleaning your mouth properly and regularly will help you maintain a healthy heart, lungs, and body. (For clients of Health Services for Community Living - Supporting adults with developmental disabilities) (English) Colour

Primary and Community Care (Chilliwack) [English] Permalink Public

We have a team of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who work with your local primary care provider to deliver care to you in the community. Our goal is to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time. We connect people to the services that support their health care needs. (English) Colour

Handling Hazardous Drugs and Waste at Home - Virtual Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some medications are good for you but can harm your skin if you touch them. You also need to be careful with your body fluids and waste while you are taking these drugs. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe when handling and taking these medications, and cleaning up bodily fluids and waste. (English) Colour

Handling Hazardous Drugs and Waste at Home (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Under Revision

Hazardous drugs are medications that can be harmful to anyone who is exposed to them. Generally, drugs are identified as a ‘low’, ‘medium’, or ‘high’ hazard risk.In the first 48 hours after your chemotherapy treatment, your body might get rid of some of the drug through body wastes and/or body fluids. These wastes and fluids can be harmful to others in the first 48 hours. This describes how to deal with hazardous waste. (Arabic) Colour

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Handling Hazardous Drugs and Waste at Home (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Under Revision

Hazardous drugs are medications that can be harmful to anyone who is exposed to them. Generally, drugs are identified as a ‘low’, ‘medium’, or ‘high’ hazard risk.In the first 48 hours after your chemotherapy treatment, your body might get rid of some of the drug through body wastes and/or body fluids. These wastes and fluids can be harmful to others in the first 48 hours. This describes how to deal with hazardous waste. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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