Short-Term Assessment & Treatment Centre (STAT) for Seniors
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Short-term assessment and treatment centres are specialized units for seniors experiencing health changes that interfere with functioning and independence.
What to expect
The Short Term Assessment & Treatment (STAT) Centre is a specialized unit for seniors experiencing health changes that interfere with functioning and independence. Services are provided by an interdisciplinary team with a holistic approach to client-centered care.
The STAT Centre Program is composed of a Day Hospital and an In-Patient Unit.
STAT Centre clients are provided with:
- A comprehensive medical and functional assessment
- Treatment for illness
- Strategies for coping with disabilities
- Education regarding aging and health promotion
- A therapeutic activity program
- A general rehabilitative program
- Assistance to continue living at home or to move to a residential care facility
The interdisciplinary team carries out the assessment and treatment in collaboration with the client, family physician and other health professionals. Our goal is to improve quality of life by enhancing physical and mental health, functional abilities and independence.
Short Term Assessment and Treatment Centre at Purdy Pavilion - UBC Hospital
- Medical Day Program: 604-827-0993
- In-Patient Unit: 604-827-0891