Hospice care is provided for persons in the last phases of illness, when cure is no longer a realistic possibility. Hospice volunteers can be reached at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by calling 902-368-4498.
ICU Family Rooms
Located just outside of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Level Two (middle floor). The Family Rooms provide a quiet place for the families and friends of patients in the ICU.
Infection Control
As a patient you can participate in infection control by washing your hands before leaving your room and after using the bathroom. All visitors and patients/clients of hospital services are encouraged to utilize hand washing stations when arriving at the hospital and throughout their stay. If you require isolation precautions, your nurse can teach your visitors about hand washing and using protective barriers. If you are on isolation precautions, your visitors should report to the nurses’ desk for instructions before they enter your room. Visitors are reminded not to visit room to room. No bare feet allowed.
Information Desk
Located at the Main Entrance of the hospital. The desk is operated by Volunteer Services and is open from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm The Information Desk can be contacted by calling 902-894-2095.
Interpreters
To ensure clear communication between patients, families and staff, we have interpreter service available to assist you. You may arrange this service through your health care provider.
Laboratory Medicine
Located on the third floor, the Laboratory provides a full range of laboratory testing. Laboratory technologists may be visiting you on a regular basis while you are in the hospital to collect blood samples which are tested to provide information to your physician. An Ambulatory Care collection service is provided in the Specimen Collection area in the main lobby and in the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre.
Lost and Found
If you are looking for a lost item or would like to turn in something you have found, call 902-894-2001. Found items can also be turned into the Information Desk in the main lobby.
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Patient Services Directory