Ontario Health atHome - Chatham - In-Home Services

Services may include personal support, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, social work, dietetic services, case management/coordination, medical supplies and dressings, hospital sickroom equipment, laboratory and diagnostic services, determination for drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Plan * in-home respite care services available based upon eligibility

Care Coordinators are responsible for assessing eligibility, determining service needs, developing service plans, authorizing provision of services, coordinating the delivery of multiple services and monitoring ongoing service needs for in-home and school support services * also assist the client in planning for discharge when services are no longer required * Care Coordinators are also responsible for assisting ineligible clients to explore other options or services and making appropriate referrals to other services

Other services available include

• palliative care
• acquired brain injury program
• cancer support services