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EMU neurologists: Dr. Rajendra Kale, Dr. Tad Fantaneanu, or Dr. Arezoo Rezazadeh
- Provide leadership to the team of health professionals and ensure day-to-day functioning of the EMU according to provincial guidelines. They will each cover a week in the EMU, and are the most responsible physicians (MRP) .
EMU technologists:
- set up patients for epilepsy monitoring
- introduce patients to the physical layout of the EMU
- explain electrode application and recording procedures
EMU registered nurses: an RN will be on the unit looking after both patients 24/5.
- provide orientation to the EMU
- review safety guidelines and roles of the team members
- check environment safety as per organizational policy – i.e., all equipment, including oxygen and suction is functioning and available
Epilepsy clinic nurse: Sabrina Chang
- triage referrals and schedule each patient’s admissions
- prepare patients and answer related questions before an admissions:
- introduce the EMU
- gather information for the pre-admission emails
- generate offer letters and EMU documents
- confirm admissions
- rescheduling patients if there is a cancellation
Pharmacist, other health-care professionals and support staff
Last updated on: December 16th, 2020