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Philosophy of care

It is our belief that clients who are unable to manage at home safely following a hospitalization can benefit from individualized intensive inpatient rehabilitation (while respecting the rehab admission criteria) to foster their independence and improve their quality of life.

The transition process is geared towards a safe re-integration into the community, with family support and other ongoing services.

In order to ensure continuity of service, our philosophy of care and clinical approach are communicated on an ongoing basis to other health care facilities and institutions. 

A client-centered holistic approach that is based on functional abilities, as well as flexibility and creativity with our interventions are fundamental in fulfilling the needs of our multi-ethnic geriatric clientele. Respecting the client's individuality guides all our interventions.  An efficient interdisciplinary approach helps clients optimize their autonomy and their functional potential. Regular communication among staff, caregivers and other resources involved, allows care to be consistent throughout the whole process. Clients are given the opportunity to use their abilities.

Clients and caregivers are encouraged to participate in goal setting and are empowered (within their abilities) to take responsibility for their care. Education about our philosophy is therefore essential.

Mutual respect among staff, clients and caregivers is promoted.  Staff has the responsibility to maintain confidentiality.  Finally, as much as possible, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are taken into consideration.

In-patient rehabilitation programs

The mission is to provide intensive rehabilitation with an interdisciplinary approach to clients in the following three programs: CVA/ Neuro, Subacute and Geriatric Rehabilitation.

The aim is for patients to regain sufficient functional autonomy with adequate support to return safely to the community. The program also aims to improve the level of functioning and quality of life for those clients who cannot return home.

CVA/Neuro program

The majority of clients in this program are referred to us from an acute care hospital after a recent stroke.

• People who have had a stroke may experience a variety of difficulties that may affect their mood, ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason, read and write.  
• People who have had a stroke may experience significant difficulties in their physical, intellectual, communication and behavioral functioning. Rehabilitation is required to help regain the function, mobility and independence that were affected by the stroke.

Clients with neurological conditions other than stroke, such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, brain tumours, may also be eligible for rehabilitation.

Sub acute program

Clients in this program are admitted from an acute care hospital, where they have been treated for a medical emergency, illness or surgery.  They have difficulties resuming their daily activities, such as walking, as a result of an overall decrease in strength and endurance.  A short rehabilitation stay is beneficial to help them regain their strength and abilities in order to return home.

Geriatric rehabilitation program

Clients in this program are admitted from an acute care hospital with multiple medical conditions.  They benefit from a special approach, which takes into account the physical, mental, emotional and social problems often associated with aging. They may benefit from shorter treatment sessions and may take longer to recuperate. Many patients are able to return home after their rehab stay, while others may require the additional help provided in a residence or long term care facility.

Outpatient program

The mission is to provide an alternative to hospitalization, allowing intensive rehabilitation to continue, ensuring community reintegration, and maximizing functional independence while reducing the hospital length of stay.

Home rehabilitation

The mission is to offer a continuity of care and provide a secure environment by maintaining or increasing a level of functioning that enables clients to be more independent and to live safely in their homes for as long as possible.

Rehabilitation objectives

• Provide support to the client and family during hospitalization and prepare for a safe return home or plan for alternate living arrangements.
• Ensure a safe home environment for the client once discharged.
• Ensure that rehabilitation services in the CLSC correspond with hospital rehabilitation objectives and optimize independence in daily and domestic living activities.
• Ensure a rehabilitation continuum as an outpatient, if required.