| Program: | Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering | ||
| Organizations: |
Ontario Health atHome - Whitby |
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-430-3308 ext 7706 or 905 683-2320 | ||
| Teletype: | 711 | ||
| Fax: | 905-444-2524 | ||
| Email: | MoreInfo@ontariohealthathome.ca | ||
| Website: | ontariohealthathome.ca | ||
| Address: |
580 Harwood Ave S Ajax, ON L1S 2J4 |
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| Intersection: | Hopkins St and Champlain Court | ||
| Location: | Ajax (Downtown) | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Ramp at main entrance. | ||
| Hours: | Daily 8:30am-8:30pm | ||
| Service Description: |
Provides in-home and information and referral services by case managers in the Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital. The role of the hospital care coordinator is to assess and arrange for required Ontario Health atHome in-home care services upon discharge from hospital and to link patients to other useful community resources. In-home services may include personal care, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy, dietetic services and social work services. |
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| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Application: |
Although initial inquiry may come from patient/family member, the formal referral must come through a hospital professional such as a physician, social worker or nurse. Waiting Period - Case management services are available prior to discharge from hospital |
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| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Must be a resident of Ontario with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card. Must be a patient at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Further eligibility will be assessed upon initial intake according to the Long Term Care Act 1994 (see attached). | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Durham Region | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 5-28-2025 |
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