About the PROP Program
People living in the community in BC, who meet certain medical criteria and require assisted ventilation, may qualify to receive services for the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP).
We provide education to your caregivers, so that they can confidently support you in your home. A Tracheostomy and Ventilator course is offered every month, so the member and caregiver can gain practical experience.
Our equipment is safe. Our Biomedical Engineers maintain and repair all respiratory equipment, including mounting ventilators on wheelchairs. We ensure equipment used by our members is available, safe and operational.
Transition from hospital to home. Our team works with acute care units to transition ventilator-dependent members into the community. We help with discharge planning meetings so that all questions are answered, and you’re well prepared to be successful at home.
24-hour on-call service: A PROP Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is available around the clock to provide individualized information and advice at, 1-866-326-1245
Equipment is available including ventilators, BiPaps and auxiliary equipment, as well as an inventory of supplies and parts.
Home visits by a Registered Respiratory Therapists can occur throughout BC. Annual respiratory assessments are part of the support we provide and once completed, the results are shared with your referring Respirologist.
More information about our program:
- A Brief History of the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP)
- An External Review of PROP
- Travel and Emergency Information
We’ve developed strong, cooperative working relationships with health service providers in all regions of the province. This strengthens the safety net of support for all members.
If you’re living in a care or rehabilitation facility, and want to move into the community, the discharge process can be very challenging. PROP can work with you to facilitate your transition to living in the community.
If you’re a ventilator user, most care facilities, including GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, know about our program (PROP) and will ask us to be involved in discharge planning.
If you’re living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), our team has developed a unique level of expertise in providing the complex supports needed.
Are you eligible?
Recommended conditions for home ventilation includes
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Kyphoscoliosis
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Other Muscular Dystrophies and Myopathies
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Spinal Cord Injury
If you need help, talk to your Respirologist regarding a referral to PROP or call us directly at 1.866.326.1245 if you have further questions, we would love to help. Contact Us
If you are not eligible for our services, we may be able to recommend a community organization or program that can help you with your needs. Many of those supports or services are listed here. Find Resources
Announcement from Philips-Respironics of Medical Device Recall Notice
June 15, 2021
Technology For Living is aware of the recall notice of Philips-Respironics medical devices. PROP members that are users of these affected devices will be notified as soon as possible. Technology For Living is, and will continue to be, in close communications with Philips-Respironics representatives to ensure we move toward solutions efficiently and effectively.