Central intake for patients with moderate to severe hip, knee arthritis  * provides patients with an assessment by an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) within 4 weeks of when the completed referral is received by the Central Intake Program * APP is a Regulated Healthcare Professional such as a Physiotherapist, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Chiropractor with additional training in orthopedic care * APP conducts a standardized assessment and based on results, patients will be referred for surgical consultation based on the patient's choice of preferred surgeon, hospital, or next available appointment, or provided with education and non-surgical recommendations, such as changes to physical activity or rehabilitation services, so patients can confidently manage their care * along with care continuum, Primary Care Providers will receive updates on their patient's referral status, assessment and care recommendations


Rapid Access clinic locations:

• Halton Healthcare (HH) - Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 3001 Hospital Gate, Outpatient Rehab Clinic, First Floor North, L6M 0L8, 905-845-2571 ext 4008
• Trillium Health Partners (THP) - Queensway Health Centre, 190 Sherway Dr, Suite 308, Etobicoke, M9C 5N2, 416-521-4175

Surgery hospital sites:

• HH - Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH)
• THP - Credit Valley Hospital (CVH)
• THP - Mississauga Hospital (MH)