Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program

PROP is dedicated to enabling people who need assisted ventilation to meet their respiratory needs while living in the community.

Our Key Services

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Who We Serve

People living in the community in BC, who meet certain medical criteria and require assisted ventilation, qualify for PROP services. Please contact us for more information about medical requirements or download our Medical Indications for Home Ventilation.

Talking to Peers

We're especially proud of the BCITS Peer Support Group. They are a diverse group of PROP and TIL clients who know what it’s like to live with ventilators, make the move out of an institution into the community, and simply to live with a disability. They will share information, experience and ideas with you.

Call us toll-free at 1-866-326-1245 (local and long distance) or email us at peer@bcits.org.

More Information

Click here for the PROP Application Form .

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PROP Services in Detail

• Through our 24-hour On Call service, a PROP Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is available around the clock to provide individualized information and advice
• We have an equipment pool of ventilators, BiPaps and auxiliary equipment, as well as an inventory of supplies and parts.
• RRTs visit clients in their homes throughout BC to provide individualized care. Each client receives at least one visit per year.
• We have an education program that provides workshops to clients, families and caregivers, and health professionals.
• Our Biomedical Engineers maintain and repair all respiratory equipment for clients, including mounting ventilators on wheelchairs. We ensure that equipment used by our clients is available, safe and operational.
• Our team works with acute care units to transition ventilator-dependent clients into the community. We tailor the discharge planning process to fit with the mix of services required by individual centres in the various health regions.
• We have developed a wide range of educational materials to assist and inform clients.
• Our team has developed a unique level of expertise in providing the complex supports needed by people living with ALS.
• We have developed strong and cooperative working relationships with health service providers in all health care regions of the province. This strengthens the net of safety and support for clients.