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Our Services
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Welcome to the Geriatric Assessment
In-patient Unit
We’re located at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus
Your independence is our goal.
The purpose of your admission to this unit is to provide you with a complete
health assessment. We will make recommendations to help you to remain as independent
as possible.
The unit has 24 beds for assessment and short- term treatment. The team members
will work with you to establish appropriate goals and therapeutic plans. You
are the most important member of the team. Day and overnight passes may be
arranged on request.
WHAT TO EXPECT OF YOUR STAY
This is a different type of hospital unit, unlike most others you may have
experienced. Our approach is different. You will be asked to dress in your
own clothes and spend your day up and out of bed. It is important that you
do as much as possible for yourself because it will contribute to your progress
and rehabilitation.
WHAT TO BRING
| 1. |
All
prescribed medications |
| 2. |
Please
bring any glasses, dentures, hearing aids, cane or walker that
you may use. |
| 3. |
Several
changes of comfortable, washable clothing such as track suits,
skirts, tops, pants, nightwear, and good
walking shoes. Patients or family are responsible for washing
clothing. You must provide your own laundry detergent and are
encouraged to use the unit’s washer and dryer. |
| 4. |
Soap,
shampoo, make- up, shaving equipment, toothpaste, toothbrush |
| 5. |
Small
amounts of cash for personal use. Valuables, large sums of money,
credit cards and jewelry should not be brought to the unit as
we cannot assume responsibility for them. A safety deposit box
is available in the Admitting
Department if valuables must be secured. The hospital is not
responsible for lost or stolen belongings. |
Activity is important to your progress.
A dining room is located on the unit for patient use. We encourage you walk
to and from the dining room at mealtime and for scheduled activities as much
as possible.
Please note:
We ask family and friends to refrain from dining
with their relatives as space is limited in the dining room and meals can
only be provided for
the patients.
A typical weekday program on the Geriatric Assessment
Unit:
| 7:30
a.m. |
Wash
and dress as
independently as
possible |
| 8:45
a.m. |
Breakfast
in the
dining room. |
| 9:
15 a. m. |
Exercise
class |
| 10:
15 a. m. |
Organised
activities
when possible, e. g.
bingo. |
| 12:
30 p. m. |
Lunch
in the dining
room (5 days/ week) |
| All
Day: |
Individual
treatment
or assessment with
team members |
| 5:
30 p. m. |
Supper is served in
the patient’s room |
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Depending on your needs, you will have contact with one or more of these team
members,
and will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns with them.
Geriatrician
A Geriatric Medicine Specialist assesses your medical problems and directs
your treatment plan.
Registered Nurses (R. N’s) and Patient Care Assistants (P. C. A. ’s)
They coordinate and implement your care plan, and support you in achieving
independence.
Physiotherapist
Assesses mobility, strength, and conducts the exercise classes.
Occupational Therapist
Assesses skills related to aspects of your daily routine, including memory
skills, self- care, and
home management activities. Assists you to achieve and maintain your greatest
level of
independence.
Social Worker
Assesses and provides brief counseling and support to you and your caregiver
to enhance
your family’s quality of life. Assists you and your family with possible
relocation issues and
collaborates with community agencies.
Dietitian
Assesses your current diet and provides education and recommendations to improve
and maintain your nutritional status.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Assesses speech, language, memory, and swallowing disorders, and provides
counseling and recommendations for communication.
Pharmacist
Assesses your medication regime and your skills related to medication use.
Provides education, and works with physicians and retail pharmacists to ensure
the best use of your medication.
Home Care Case Manager
Assesses, makes recommendations, and organises homecare services before you
leave the hospital.
Volunteers
Provide friendly visiting and activity groups.
DISCHARGE PLANNING
A home visit may be a part of your assessment in order to optimise your safety
and increase your confidence. A conference with you and your
family may also be arranged to discuss the team’s assessment, outcome
and recommendations.
On discharge, a detailed report will be sent to the family physician who is
responsible for your continuing care.
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