Oak Valley Health - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Application

Care Navigators assess patients while they are still in hospital

Eligibility / Target Population

Patients must live within service boundaries and assessed by Care Navigator to determine eligibility

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Notes

Translation services available

Area Served

Markham and surrounding areas

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Program managed by Oak Valley Health, Markham Stouffville Hospital that allows patients who no longer require hospital care to return home sooner with the support of community care providers

offers direct care services based on the assessed requirements for each patient, which might include a personal support worker (PSW), clinical nursing care, and rehabilitation supports such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Care Navigators oversee each patient's transition plan and recovery after discharge from the hospital * community support services may include transportation, meal on wheels, coordination with the patient's family physician, setting up safe and appropriate in-home care * not every patient is an eligible candidate for OVH Care @home * program lengths vary for each patient

OVH Care @home