Ottawa Hospital (The)
Site: Ottawa - 505 Smyth Rd
Service: The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre - Occupational Therapy - Driving Rehabilitation Service
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1484 | Last Full Update: 06 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; The Ottawa Hospital |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Occupational Therapist assesses motorized-vehicle operation ability and safety and determines if clients have the potential to improve from driver training * assists clients with adaptive driving equipment prescriptions and altered driving techniques |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Secretary Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) ; Québec - Western |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Patients 16 years and over whose physical, cognitive and/or behavioural impairments may interfere with the safe operation of a vehicle. Patients who have experienced a visual-field impairment and have been Ministry of Transportation (MTO)-approved to proceed with a driving evaluation through the Vision Waiver Program. |
| Application | Referrals are made by a physician or physiatrist to the Admitting Department at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre by fax 613-733-8336. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Service - $850 for driving evaluation and $450 for a passenger vehicle evaluation. Other costs may be incurred for driving lessons and repeat evaluations. ; Fees may be covered at times by an auto insurance company if the medical condition is as a result of a car accident, or by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board if the medical condition is a result of an accident at work. |
| Service Categories | Driving Evaluation ; Evaluation for Assistive Technology |
| Waiting List | Yes, 6 months |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-737-8899 ext 75359 |
| Fax | 613-737-8463 |
| drivingrehab@toh.on.ca | |
| Website | www.ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Driving Rehabilitation Service Secretary |
| Alternate Contact | Lynn Hunt, Occupational Therapist / Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist |
| Primary Executive | Patsy McNamara, Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitation; Phone: 613-737-8899 ext 72682; Email: pmcnamara@toh.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1981 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health * Ministry of Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 137077137 RR0001 (Rehabilitation Centre Volunteer Association) ; Fees |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is appointed. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Accreditation Canada and approved by MTO and La Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec |