Description of Services
For people with chronic health conditions or multi-system diseases (like diabetes, arthritis, heart conditions or stroke) who need special treatment or health care on an ongoing but irregular basis. The inpatient multi-disciplinary team focuses on assessment, treatment and care to help patients regain independence and function, three programs:
Complex continuing care - offers assessments; integrated care planning, including discharge; diagnostic and therapeutic services; and support for families from a team of health professionals in different professions who work together with the patient
Palliative care - Care for individuals who are living with a life-threatening illness, usually at an advanced stage * focuses on care and compassion and provide a supportive team approach to include patient and family * managing pain and other distressing symptoms is the top priority
Slow stream rehabilitation - Program offered to patients who needs more time and a more gradual approach to improve functional ability, level of independence, and quality of life
Location: On the lower level of HHCC – E-Wing