Ontario Health atHome - North York

Application

Referral required, call for more information

Eligibility / Target Population

Diagnosis of COPD and/or CHF * capable of using simple in-home monitoring equipment * call for further eligibility criteria

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area Served

North York, South Simcoe, York Region, parts of Etobicoke and the City of York

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

A teaching, self-management program for patients with chronic heart failure (CHF)and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * patients are loaned a tablet, blood pressure cuff, oxygen monitor and scale * Telehomecare nurses teach patients how to check their weight and vitals and provide bi-weekly health coaching by telephone * designed to help patients achieve the best possible quality of life by learning to manage their condition