| Program: | Inpatient Unit | ||
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St Joseph's Health Care London Parkwood Institute - Specialized Geriatric Services |
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| Description of Services: |
Inpatient clinical consultation, assessment, treatment, education, research and evaluation Acute Care of the Elderly Unit - 14-bed acute care unit for patients requiring investigation and short term management of complex health issues Consultation Liaison Team - Integrated medical and psychiatric consultation, liaison and ongoing follow-up for referred older adult inpatients in acute care settings Geriatric Emergency Management - Program to keep older adult patients out of the hospital * advanced practice nurse provides assessment and clinical consultation for older people with complex health issues in the emergency room * GEM nurse also focuses on education with emergency room staff, patients and families Geriatric Psychiatry Program - Program for older adult clients with late on-set mental illness or severe behavioural disturbances Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit - 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation for clients with multi-factorial health problems (medical, functional, psychological, social) * length of stay approximately 4-6 weeks Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit - Inpatient program for those with complex musculoskeletal problems needing intensive and comprehensive rehabilitation services |
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| Fees: | Covered by OHIP * some transportation costs | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Older adult aged 65 and older, and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports * for rehabilitation programs must meet Ontario Health atHome South West area criteria | ||
| Application: | Referrals may be initiated by health care providers, older adults, or family members/informal caregivers * referrals by a doctor must be made through the centralized intake and triage * for rehabilitation programs medical referral required and access coordinated through Ontario Health atHome South West area | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Southwestern Ontario | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 519 685-4000 ext 42982 | ||
| Fax: | 519-685-4020 | ||
| Website: | www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/specialized-ge... | ||
| Address: |
Main Bldg 550 Wellington Rd London, ON N6C 0A7 |
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| Intersection: | Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E | ||
| Location: | London (South) | ||
| Hours: | Intake: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
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