This is not an exhaustive list, and if you have any further questions about how NLOT can help, contact your assigned NLOT NP.
- COVID
- Fever and/or chills
- Breathing difficulties
- New or worse cough
- Chest congestion
- Decreased LOC and lethargy
- New onset confusion and delirium
- Bleeding
- Decreased food and fluid intake
- Nausea and vomiting
- Symptom management at end of life
- Device problem (G-tubes, complex foley’s or suprapubics)
- Decreased urine output
- New onset edema
- Skin and wound infections
- Eye infections
- Abdominal distention
- Diarrhea or constipation
- New or increased pain
- New falls and/or post falls
- Dislodged Gastric tube or Routine Gastric tube replacement
- Suprapubic Catheter replacement
- PICC removal
- Lacerations
Before You Call NLOT
Please contact medical support (attending NP or physician) if available on-site at time of concern.
Diagnostic
- X-rays
- Lab tests
- ECG
- Ultrasound
Treatment
- Medications
- Oxygen
- Urgent wound care
- Rehydration
Counselling
- Resident
- Family
- End-of-life
- People Centered Care
Assessment
- Focused physical
- Acute wounds
- Acute injury
- Post falls
- Delirium
- Mental health
- Pain
- Palliative care
- Infection
Coordination
- Referrals: pain, palliative, blood transfusions, wounds, IR procedures
- Liaison with hospital
- Transitions between hospital and LTC
Treatment
- Medications
- Oxygen
- Urgent wound care
- Rehydration
Procedure
- G-tube unclogging & replacement
- Lacerations
- Suprapubic Catheter replacement
- PICC removal
- Laceration management
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