Ottawa Hospital (The)
Site: Ottawa - Carling Ave
Service: Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1294 | Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | The Ottawa Hospital |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Parkdale Ave and Carling Ave |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 678 The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus 1053 Carling Ave Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Unknown |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * Parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | A Coordinated network of specialized assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for elderly persons whose well being, independence, or functional ability is threatened by multiple health or social problems. It is hosted by the Ottawa Hospital and is a product of the combined efforts of many hospital and community partners. The services include: * Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams: Provides a multidimensional screening assessment for elderly people in their own homes for the purposes of problem identification and triaging to other Regional Geriatric Programs or community resources * The East Outreach team covers the region of Ottawa east of Bronson Ave and the West Outreach team covers the region west of Bronson Ave * Referrals are accepted from health professionals, prospective clients, or caregivers, however family physicians must be contacted before a referral will be accepted. East Team: Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6362 West Team: Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-0041 * Geriatric Day Hospitals: hospital-based programs that provide multidisciplinary team assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services on an out-patient basis * Physician referral is required. Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351 Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus * 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14645 * fax 613-761-4824 Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Road, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-3808 * Geriatric Out-Patient Clinics: Physicians and Nurses who specialize in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons staff the clinics. Physician referral is required. Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351 Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Rd, Suite 213, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-4719 * Geriatric Assessment In-Patient Units: Hospital in-patient service where patients may be admitted for in-depth multidisciplinary geriatric assessment and treatment. Physician referral is required. Geriatric Assessment Unit, Ottawa Hospital * Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14261 Geriatric Assessment Beds, Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-2000 ext 4900 * Geriatric Rehabilitation Units: Hospital in-patient service where elderly persons may be admitted for individualized rehabilitation programs under the direction of a multidisciplinary team. Physician referral is required. Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6089 * Geriatric Consultation Services: Consultation with physicians who are specialists in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons may be requested at all regional hospitals and long-term care facilities by attending physicians. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Elderly patients 65 and over with multiple health problems, affecting their mobility, activities of daily living and independence. |
| Application | A referral from a family physician is mandatory. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Covered by the Ontario Health Card |
| Service Categories | Geriatric Assessment ~ Outreach Programs ; Geriatric Counselling ; Geriatric Medicine ; Geriatric Medicine ~ Professional Skills Development Support ; Geriatric Psychiatry ; Hospital Based Outpatient Services ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues |
| Waiting List | Yes, length varies according to program |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-798-5555 ext 14458 |
| Fax | 613-761-5334 |
| Website | www.rgpeo.com |
| Primary Contact | Stephanie Conrad, Executive Assistant, Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario |
| Primary Executive | Dr Frank Molnar, Medical Director, Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario |
| Alternate Executive | Kelly Milne, Director, Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107805921 RR0001 |
| Elections | There is no Board of Directors; hosted by the Ottawa Hospital. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Library * Website * Resource Centre on Aging (at the Civic Campus, first floor): books, videos, journals, binders |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Accreditation Canada |