Restorative Care

The Restorative or Complex Continuing Care

The Complex Continuing Care Unit provides care for short term reconditioning and palliative care to the community using a patient- and family- focused model of care.

Criteria for admission include: active rehabilitation/reactivation, palliative care and complex continuing care. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has mandated that a co-payment be charged to a patient who is unable to return home once active care is no longer necessary. This includes patients in a regular acute care section of a hospital who are awaiting placement in a complex continuing care unit or nursing home. Some patients may receive full or partial exemptions from the co-payments. For more information, contact our Patient Flow Coordinator (ext. 219).

Patients wear their own clothing, which should be comfortable and non-restrictive. Labelling of clothing is the responsibility of the patient or family. Acceptable footwear includes low, supportive shoes and slippers with non-slip soles.

Discharge Planning

The Patient Flow Coordinator provides support and guidance for a safe and timely discharge plan that addresses your needs and those of your family.  If you have questions about alternative accommodations (e.g. retirement homes, long-term care facilities, supportive housing or hospice) the Discharge Case Manager will help you. The goal is to provide a smooth transition back into the community, so the Patient Flow Coordinator will also assist you in determining your eligibility for home-based care through the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC).

For more information, please contact the Patient Flow Coordinator at 613-623-7962 ext. 219.