Ontario Health atHome - Telehomecare

Application

Referral required * physician or health care agency

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must qualify for services * must have internet or telephone access

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

Designated for the provision of French language services

Area(s) Served

North East Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers a new way of monitoring and supporting individuals with congestive heart failure (CHF) and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from their homes

provides individuals with equipment/kits necessary to measure vital signs and health information
equipment/kits are delivered and set up at the individual's home by a technician who also provides training
individuals submit daily health status updates
nurses monitor the data and take action if the numbers or the individual's responses to a list of questions indicate a need for intervention
provides health coaching sessions with all individuals on a weekly basis

Telehomecare