Application
Medical referral from a family physician or a specialist is required
Eligibility / Target Population
Patients 18 years and older, live in Halton Region and not in long-term care facility with a valid OHIP number, and cognitively able to participate in the program or lives with someone who is able to assist
Fees
Most services covered by OHIP
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretive services available upon request
Area Served
Halton Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
The goal of the RCM is to ensure vulnerable populations receive appropriate clinical support and monitoring in the community, including escalation to medical practitioners or acute care, where necessary * helps to reduce unplanned visits to the Emergency Department and/or unplanned re-admissions and develop sustainable self-management techniques for the identified patient populations supported through education and resources * allows patients with acute viral respiratory illnesses, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), palliative (prognosis 2 to 12 months), to manage their symptoms at home with technology and nursing support provided to them
The program is a partnership between Halton Healthcare (HH), Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team (CCHOHT) and Ontario Health atHome * patient vital signs are reviewed by a health care provider remotely
