Procédé et formulaires
Although initial inquiry may come from patient/family member, the formal referral must come through a hospital professional such as a physician, social worker or nurse.
Waiting Period - Case management services are available prior to discharge from hospital
Admissibilité / population desservie
Must be a resident of Ontario with a valid Ontario Health Insurance(OHIP) card. Must be a patient in the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Further eligibility will be assessed upon initial intake according to the Long Term Care Act 1994
Frais
Covered by OHIP
Langues
English
Notes sur la langue
French publications * French interpretation available upon request
Zone(s) desservie(s)
Durham Region
Accessibilité
Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Note sur l'accessibilité
Ramp at main entrance.
Description des services:
Ontario Health atHome provides in-home and information and referral services by care coordinators in the Whitby Mental Health Centre.
The role of the hospital care coordinator is to assess and arrange for required Ontario Health atHome in-home care services upon discharge from hospital and to link patients to other useful community resources.
In-home services may include personal care, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy, dietetic services and social work services.
