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Rehabilitative Care in Central East
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Centre-Est
Program: Adult Complex Wheelchair and Seating Clinic (Progression)
Organizations: Hamilton Health Sciences
Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Description of Services: Seating clinics to help improve comfort, posture, and the ability to perform daily activities with specialized seating or mobility devices

Services provided by occupational therapists and an occupational therapist/physiotherapist assistant in collaboration with a wheelchair vendor include:
  • assessment and consultation
  • equipment recommendation
  • Assistive Devices Program application authorization
  • education on wound prevention and management, postural management, and appropriate use of equipment
  • equipment selection and integration
  • expertise in power and manual wheelchairs, as well as modular and custom postural supports with matching equipment to clinical needs
  • expertise in addressing pressure wounds
  • expertise in matching equipment to clinical needs

Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality
Requirements
Fees: Set fees * publicly-funded services available to those who are eligible * funding may be available through the Assistive Devices Program or private insurance
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults with complex seating and positioning needs that cannot be met in the community or in hospital inpatient programs
Application: Medical referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; Many other languages
Area(s) Served: Hamilton and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 905-521-2100 ext 77128
Fax: 905-577-8231
Website: www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/rehabi...
Address: 325 Wellington St N, Level 1
Hamilton, ON
L8L 0A4
Map
Intersection: Wellington St N and Barton St E
Location: Hamilton (Beasley)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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