ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
In order to be eligible for admission, a patient must meet the following criteria:
- Valid DNR in place
- Identified POA or SDM named
- Valid Ontario Health Card
- Currently in receipt of Home & Community Care Support Services
- PPS of 30% or less
- Estimated prognosis of 1 month or less
MAKING A REFERRAL
Referrals can be sent at anytime and reviewed during our normal office hours of Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Referring providers must complete the The Bridge Hospice Referral Form and fax to 705-924-9916.
BED AVAILABILITY
If a referred patient is deemed eligible for admission and a hospice bed is not available, the individual will be placed on a wait list.
Our Clinical Manager monitors and co-ordinates the wait list, triages and prioritizes access to hospice beds, and co-ordinates admissions.
If you would like to inquire about bed availability, please contact us directly at 705-924-9222.
ASSOCIATED COSTS
The Bridge Hospice does not charge for our services.
Patients/Families are responsible for transportation costs to the hospice, food-related costs and for any prescriptions that are not covered by government drug plans (e.g., some oral medications).
CARE PROVISION
The Bridge Hospice provides onsite professional care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Referring providers may choose to follow their own patients at our hospice, or we can assist in finding a local palliative physician or nurse practitioner to take on your patient’s care needs.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Referrals are triaged and prioritized by the hospice.
Please note: we do not have an onsite pharmacy so the timing of an admission is coordinated around medication delivery through Home & Community Care Support Services.
Any questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to call us at 705-924-9222
137 Old Hastings Rd,
Box 354
Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0
705-924-9222
137 Old Hastings Rd, Box 354
Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0
705-924-9222
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