For Health Care Providers
All the details healthcare providers need for a seamless partnership with us.
Admissions Criteria
To admit a patient to The Bridge Hospice, the following criteria must be met:
- Valid DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) in place
- Identified POA (Power of Attorney) or SDM (Substitute Decision Maker) named
- Valid Ontario Health Card
- Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) of 30% or less
- Estimated prognosis of 1 month or less
Associated Costs
We provide our hospice services free of charge. However, patients and families may be responsible for:
- Transportation expense to the hospice
- Some food-related costs
- Any prescription costs not covered by government plan
Bed Availability
Our Executive Director oversees this list and coordinates bed availability. To discuss a patient and inquire about bed availability, please contact us at 705-924-9222.
If our beds are full, we will do our best to find appropriate alternative supports.
Care Provision
We offer 24/7 professional care on-site. Referring providers have the option to continue treating their patients at our hospice, or we can assist in finding a local palliative care physician or nurse practitioner.
Making a Referral
Referrals can be submitted anytime.
Download the The Bridge Hospice Referral Form and fax it to 705-924-9916.
You can also find the Admission Order Set here.
Additional Details
- All referrals are triaged and prioritized by the hospice.
- Please note we don’t have an onsite pharmacy; admission timing is coordinated with medication delivery through Ontario Health at Home
For any additional queries,
call us at 705-924-9222
At The Bridge Hospice, we're here to guide, support,
and stand beside you every step of the way.