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West Park Healthcare Centre - Lungs and Breathing - Home Ventilator Training

Home Ventilator Training

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170 Emmett Ave
Toronto, ON
M6M 2J5
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416-243-3600 ext 25300
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: Community referrals: 416-243-3696
Hospital referrals: 416-243-3900
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Service: Daily 24 hours
Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Medical referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older who require mechanical ventilation for all or part of the day * must be medically stable * must be cognitively stable (or have a documented substitute decision-maker) * must be willing to participate in the program * must be able to direct own care * must be able to return to the community with established discharge support

Fees

Service and standard ward accommodation covered by OHIP * inpatients unable to return to independent living after program and are waiting for placement in a facility providing an appropriate level of care must pay a daily chronic care co-payment

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated parking

Description of Services:

Short-term complex medical management program for adults who need ventilators to breathe * care team trains patients and caregivers on use of ventilation in a home setting and how to handle emergency situations * follow-up reassessments provided regularly after discharge, followed by every 12 months * short-stay re-admission offered if necessary

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Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit
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