Behavioural Supports Ontario

Site: Haldimand - Norfolk - Brant

Service: Long-Term Care Home Mobile Team

Record #: SIM0305
Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2024

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Brant County ; Haldimand County ; Norfolk County
Eligibility Older adults residing in a long-term care home with cognitive impairments due to mental health problems, addictions, dementia, or other neurological conditions who exhibit or are at risk of exhibiting responsive or challenging behaviours such as aggression, wandering, physical resistance and agitation
Application

Referral for service is made through the long-term care home
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Southwestern Ontario
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service)

A mobile team made up of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers available to long-term care homes. The team is trained and experienced to serve residents through episodes of responsive behaviours

The team will:

  • support and work with long-term care home staff to complete assessments and screening tools
  • collaborate with residents, their families and care team members to develop and implement strategies to meet resident needs
  • work with other organizations to help residents transition to and from their long-term care home
  • share knowledge to enhance staff capacity to serve residents

Contact Information

Office Phone 226-920-8952
Fax 519-426-3257
E-Mail access@hccontario.ca
Website https://hnhb.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca