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Local hospital, in-home care service and Riverwood launch transitional care program

February 10, 2023   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Riverwood Senior Living retirement residence and Home and Community Care Support Services have partnered to create a Transitional Care Program.

The program allows patients who no longer need acute health care services to transition out of the hospital and into a local retirement residence where they can receive additional rehabilitative services as they await their permanent place – at home or in a long-term care facility.

Patients eligible for the program will be identified by the care coordinator and discharge planner at Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH), where a four-bed Transitional Care Unit is available.

The program allows patients to stay at Riverwood Senior Living in the Transitional Care Unit for up to 90 days free of charge. Services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and PSW support will be determined and provided for patients in the program as needed.

“This is an excellent opportunity for our patients to continue to receive support and additional health care services close to home, while alleviating bed capacity pressures in our in-patient units,” said Julia Mullen, chief nursing executive a vice president of clinical services at SMH. “At times, up to 20 per cent of in-patient beds at SMH are occupied by ALC (alternate level of care) patients. We are proud to be a part of this program that supports our patients, community, and local partners.”

A nurse practitioner from SMH will also provide follow-up visits with the patient.

“We are pleased to host the Transitional Care Unit at Riverwood Senior Living and provide a comfortable environment for those in need of additional rehabilitation services while waiting to transfer home or find a permanent location,” said Ruth Green, general manager of Riverwood Senior Living. “Our residence offers the space, amenities, and additional support that these patients will benefit from as they continue their care journey.”

Additional information about the Transitional Care Program will be provided to eligible patients and families at Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

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