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Organization:
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Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Hospital (The) - Civic Campus - Centralized Intake Geriatric Medicine
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Phone Numbers:
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613-761-4458 * referrals by fax 613-761-4145
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Address:
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The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
1053 Carling Ave, PO Box 678
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4E9
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Street Address:
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The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
1053 Carling Ave
Ottawa
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Intersection:
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Parkdale Ave and Carling Ave
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Executives:
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Dr. Allen Huang - Medical Director, Geriatric Medicine
Tammy Pulfer - Program Director
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Service Description:
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Coordinated network of specialized assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for elderly persons whose well being, independence, or functional ability is threatened by multiple health or social problems * hosted by the Ottawa Hospital and a product of the combined efforts of many hospital and community partners
The services include:
- Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams: Provides a multidimensional screening assessment for elderly people in their own homes for the purposes of problem identification and triaging to other Regional Geriatric Programs or community resources * The East Outreach team covers the region of Ottawa east of Bronson Ave and the West Outreach team covers the region west of Bronson Ave * referrals are accepted from health professionals, prospective clients, or caregivers, however family physicians must be contacted before a referral will be accepted.
East Team: Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6362
West Team: Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-0041
- Geriatric Day Hospitals: hospital-based programs that provide multidisciplinary team assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services on an out-patient basis * Physician referral is required.
Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351
Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus * 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14645 * fax 613-761-4824
Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Road, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-3808
- Geriatric Out-Patient Clinics: Physicians and Nurses who specialize in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons staff the clinics. Physician referral is required.
Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351
Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Rd, Suite 213, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-4719
- Geriatric Assessment In-Patient Units: Hospital in-patient service where patients may be admitted for in-depth multidisciplinary geriatric assessment and treatment. Physician referral is required.
Geriatric Assessment Unit, Ottawa Hospital * Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14261
Geriatric Assessment Beds, Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-2000 ext 4900
- Geriatric Rehabilitation Units: Hospital in-patient service where elderly persons may be admitted for individualized rehabilitation programs under the direction of a multidisciplinary team. Physician referral is required.
Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6089
- Geriatric Consultation Services: Consultation with physicians who are specialists in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons may be requested at all regional hospitals and long-term care facilities by attending physicians.
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Fees:
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Set fees, covered by the Ontario Health Card
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Application:
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Referral to program by phone 613-761-4145, fax 613-761-5388 or online platform
Online referral form
Note some referrals may require a physician referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Elderly patients 65 years and older with multiple health problems affecting their mobility, activities of daily living and independence.
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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