| Program: | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit | ||
| Organizations: |
University Health Network Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre Inpatient Services |
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| Description of Services: |
Hospital inpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation program * treat patients with orthopedic conditions such as joint surgery and hip fractures, and certain cancer diagnoses Typical stays last between 1-4 weeks |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who present with any fractures and soft tissue injuries due to high velocity/high impact injury; hip fractures and/or surgeries related to hip fractures; other types of orthopedic injuries, such as fractures, tendon repairs, or some spinal surgery; or cancer diagnoses, including bone and tissue cancers, colorectal cancer, lung cancer and renal cancer * must have rehabilitation potential and must be able to participate in 1-2 hours of therapy per day | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * tone elevator, lowered buttons * designated and street parking close to entrance | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | Unit 8 Service Coordinator: 416-597-3422 ext 4537 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-537-3752 | ||
| Website: | www.uhn.ca/TorontoRehab/Inpatient_Units/Musculoske... | ||
| Address: |
550 University Ave, South - 8th Fl Toronto, ON M5G 2A2 |
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| Intersection: | University Ave and Gerrard St W | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Kensington—Chinatown) | ||
| Hours: | Daily 24 hours | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Cancer/Oncology * Musculoskeletal * Trauma | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Bedded Levels: | Rehabilitation - High-Intensity | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | have musculoskeletal injuries/conditions, or certain cancer diagnoses (bone and tissue, colorectal, lung, renal) | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Average Length of Stay: | 1-4 weeks | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Rehabilitation Potential: | must have rehab potential | ||
| Diagnosis: | fractures and soft tissue injuries from high volecity/high impact injury * hip fractures and/or surgeries related to hip fractures * other orthopedic injuries such as fractures, tendon repairs, or some spinal surgery * cancer diagnoses such as bone and tissue, colorectal, lung, and renal | ||
| Participation: | must be able to actively participate in 1-2 hours of therapy per day * must be able to follow caregiver instructions and demonstrate carry over/new learning | ||
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| Exclusion Criteria | |||
| Behaviour: | presenting with challenging behaviours (e.g. aggression, wandering, climbing out of bed, sitter required) | ||
| Other: | present with severe cognitive deficit * being admitted from or discharged to a nursing home * are reliant on a mechanical lift as a routine method of transfer | ||
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