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Program:
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Burlington - Long-Term Care Home Mobile Team
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Organization:
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Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
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Description of Services:
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A mobile team made up of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers available to long-term care homes
The team is trained and experienced to serve residents through episodes of responsive behaviours
The team will: - support and work with long-term care home staff to complete assessments and screening tools
- collaborate with residents, their families and care team members to develop and implement strategies to meet resident needs
- work with other organizations to help residents transition to and from their long-term care home
- share knowledge to enhance staff capacity to serve residents
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Fees:
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None
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Older adults residing in a long-term care home with cognitive impairments due to mental health problems, addictions, dementia, or other neurological conditions who exhibit or are at risk of exhibiting responsive or challenging behaviours such as aggression, wandering, physical resistance and agitation
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Application:
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Referral for service is made through the long-term care home
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Burlington and area
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Phone Numbers:
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905-637-4465
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Fax:
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905-681-8628
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Email:
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access@ontariohealthathome.ca
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Website:
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hnhb.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca/Services/Displa...
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Location:
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Burlington
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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