NSHN is proud to introduce our new Geriatric Team who will be completing comprehensive assessments, participating in care planning, and offering rehabilitation services to seniors (65+years) and other eligible patients. This multi-disciplinary team supports NSHNs Emergency Department, Acute Care Unit, and Complex Continuing Care which offers Restorative Care. The Team will also be providing education to staff, patients, and caregivers on the multiple factors that impact the ability of seniors to live life at their optimal level in whatever environment meets their individual needs and wishes.

The Geriatric Team Office is located the the North Shore Health Network - Blind River Site: (705) 356-2265

Geriatric Program Intake Form

Referrals may be sent by a provider. Referrals are best initiated by primary care providers to ensure a collaborative approach to care. When the above is not possible, referrals can be initiated by patients themselves or family member, hospital, emergency department and walk-in clinics. Self-referrals may be sent by email, phone or in-person at Blind River Site. All referrals will be triaged by the intake team.

Fax: 705-356-2574 ATTN: Physiotherapy Dept

Phone: 705-356-2265 Ext 2480

Email: geriatric@nshn.care

NOTE: By completing this form you consent to have your information shared with the North Shore Health Network as part of your medical record. This information will be kept secure and be subject to the protections applied to all personal health information at NSHN.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION

The goal of the Geriatric Consultation Service is to provide individualized recommendations for older adults with acute medical, surgical and psycho-social needs with a focus on improving outcomes, restoring independence and supporting patients’ transition back to community.  Also, to reduce the burden of disability of older adults by detecting and treating reversible conditions, providing optimal patient-centered care, and managing co-existing chronic conditions. The specialized geriatric team provides comprehensive assessment and treatment by various allied health professionals.

The team works in collaboration with patients, care partners, inpatient teams and community partners to manage geriatric syndromes and multiple co-existing chronic conditions and to support safe and effective care transitions. Every patient will have access to a Geriatric Assessor (GA), with Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) to be completed as clinically required. CGAs will be completed by a GA and the geriatrician/care of the elderly physician (COE). The team initiates an appropriate treatment and follow-up plan developed as needed.