Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario
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INNOVATIONS/NEW PROGRAMS |
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Toronto RGP
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Caregiver Support Program
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Northern Service Area
Baycrest
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Jan Boyd
416-785-2500 Ext. 2319
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POWER Program
(Promoting Osteoporosis Wellness through Education, Exercise & Resources)
A collaborative, multi-site education & exercise program.
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Baycrest, NYGH, Yee Hong, Toronto Public Health (partnership) |
Frances Simone
416-756-1040 Ext. 8022
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Cognitive Assessment & Support Service (CASS)
Falls Prevention Project
Effects of Alcohol on Older Persons Pamphlet
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Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre |
Lynn Zimmerman
416-480-6100 Ext. 3035
Susan Maddock
416-480-6100 Ext .2726
Elaine McKee
416-480-6100 Ext. 3036
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Geriatric Services Line - Single Entry
North York Community Psychogeriatric Service
(a collaborative community partnership model)
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North York General Hospital |
Frances Simone
416-756-1040 Ext. 8022
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Spencer House Nursing Home Education Project
Women’s Shelter Project
Seaton House Education Project
St. George House Education Project
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Central Service Area
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
University Health Network
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Sylvia Davidson
416-340-4800 Ext. 6754
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Team Competency Framework
Telephone Assistance Pilot (TAP)
Annual Family Physician Conf. & CCAC Resource Line
Fax Bulletin
Abilities Assessment Resource Team
Mental Health/Long-Term Care Interface
Resource
Single Entry - clinical
Clinic Revitalized
Educational Acitivities:
- Team Competency Framework
- Elder.s Clinic (Providence)
- Pilot Geriatric clinic at LTCF - St. Michael's
- Long Term Care/Mental Health Psychogeriatric Training initiative
- Freedom from Falls
- What's Wrong with this Picture - Identifying funcional deficits
- Spring is Tool Time
- Annual Clinic Day
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Eastern Service Area
St. Michael's Hospital
Providence Healthcare
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Kathy Wheeler
416-864-6060 Ext. 4147
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INNOVATIONS/NEW PROGRAMS |
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CONTACT PERSON |
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London RGP
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Models Project – a community development initiative targeted to improve care of the elderly in largely rural areas
Self Directed Learning Pkg. on Incontinence in the Elderly
An Enhanced Role in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Community Care Managers (a tested model)
A Process Evaluation of Consultative Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) - a work in process
Quick Response Program (educating ER nurses to flag geriatric issues)
Educational Topics - educational sessions tailored to the audience (see appendix A)
Centralized Intake for Specialized Services for the Frail Elderly
The Ontario Community Nurse Continence Advisor Training Program
The London and Southwestern Ontario Continence Interdisciplinary Interest Group
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Parkwood Hospital
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Dr. Michael Borrie
519-685-4021
Dr. Michael Borrie & Dr. Paul Stolee
519-685-4292 Ext. 42233
Dr. Paul Stolee
519-685-4292 Ext. 2233
SW Ontario RGP
519-685-4292 Ext. 44069
Gail Johnson 519-685-4292 Ext. 42430
Sonya Lytwynec
519-685-4292 Ext. 42480
Sonya Lytwynec
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INNOVATIONS/NEW PROGRAMS |
LOCATION/HOSPITAL |
CONTACT PERSON |
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Ottawa-Carleton |
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Rural Geriatric Assessor Training Program - to enhance geriatric capabilities in rural areas.
Pre-Assessment Test Request Form to reduce unnecessary laboratory procedures and improve efficiency.
Cognitive Change CareMap for Day Hospital
Post-discharge home follow-up of Patients on a cognitive Change CareMap
Establish Ottawa-Carleton Dementia Network
Community Safety Risk Management Plan for personnel in community settings.
Development of a Seniors Guide for Hospital Admission and Discharge with Ottawa-Carleton Council on Aging.
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Ottawa Hospital - Civic Site |
Lisa Murphy
613- 721-5238
Nicole Proulx
613-562-6362
Fara Aminzadeh
613-721-4148
Fara Aminzadeh
Dr. W. B. Dalziel
613-761-4568
Josée Alie / Nicole Proulx
613-562-6362
Cal Martell
613-761-4458
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INNOVATIONS/NEW PROGRAMS |
LOCATION/HOSPITAL |
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Kingston
(Southeastern RGP) |
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Approaches to Community Development: Lessons Learned.
Series of Patient Education Resources
Tablet Tabloids;Demential; Falls; Memory; To Drive or Not To Drive.
"Connections" – Insert to bimonthly PCCC newsletter containing education around geriatric issues for a public audience. Examples include Energy conservation, Mental Functioning in Health Older People; Osteoporosis; Geriatric Assessment; Oh? My Aging Heart; Falls in the Older Person Living the Community; Urinary Incontinence; Medications and the Elderly; Exercise and the Elderly; Nutrition and the Elderly.
Seniors Coping with Change (framework for psychoeducation for he Day Hospital clients)
Challenges of Developing an Externally-Based Multidisciplinary Acute Care Consult Team
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Providence Continuing Care Centre - St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital site
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Anne Jewell
613-548-7222 Ext. 2350
Joan Sherman
613-548-7222 Ext. 2341
Draha Lafferty
613-548-7222 Ext. 2410
Brian Hart
613-548-7222 Ext. 2407
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INNOVATIONS/NEW PROGRAMS |
LOCATION/HOSPITAL |
CONTACT PERSON |
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Hamilton
(Central West RGP) |
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CRG – Community Resource Group
Clinics at nursing homes & hospital
Pharmacy Project
Bronchobusters – in partnership with the Lung Association
Healthy Choices – new health promotion program with dietitian, therapeutic recreationist and an occupational therapist
Parkinson’s Exercise Class
BUS Program (Behavioural Problems in the Elderly Urgent Support and Coordination Service)
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St. Peter’s Hospital |
Janet MacLeod
905-573-4818
Suzanne Stirling
905-549-6525 ext 2294
Debby MacLeod 905-521-2100 ext 7916
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APPENDIX A:
* Adjustment to Long-Term Care
* Aging Process
* Avoiding the Pitfalls of Aging
* Capacity Assessment
* Challenging Behaviour
* Conflict Resolution
* Dementia, Delirium and Depression
* Driving & the Cognitively Impaired
* Elder Abuse
* Falls
* Importance of Mobility
* Medications
* Mental Status Testing
* Osteoporosis
* Pain
* Parkinson's Disease
* Physical Assessment
* Restraints
* Sexuality: Issues in Long-Term Care
* Stroke
* Urinary & Fecal Incontinence