Ontario Health atHome - Haliburton

Application

Physician, hospital or self-referral by phone, fax or e-mail.
Waiting Period - No waiting time to make a new referral. Waiting periods for direct service vary depending on type of service required and priority need.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Visiting services are available to residents of Ontario of any age who have a valid Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card. Further eligibility criteria will be assessed by a case manager during the intake process based on the full eligibility criteria

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Haliburton County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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 * They also assist the client in planning for discharge when services are no longer required * Care coordinators are responsible for assisting ineligible clients to explore other options or services and making appropriate referrals to other services * The services provided through Ontario Health atHome may include:

personal support
nursing, physiotherapy
occupational therapy
speech-language therapy
social work
dietetic services
mental health 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
Determines eligibility for Adult Day Programs