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Long Term Care Virtual Care Program 

In August 2022, THP’s Institute for Better Health partnered with Mississauga’s Long-Term Care (LTC) homes to launch the LTC Virtual Care program. This initiative aims to improve specialist care and navigation support for LTC homes. 

Key Achievements

  • Successfully implemented in 14 out of 15 LTC homes in Mississauga.  
  • Provides specialized care to residents in their homes.  
  • Prevents avoidable Emergency Department (ED) visits.  
  • Reduces workload for LTC staff by minimizing hospital transitions.  
  • Lowers overall care costs by reducing unnecessary hospital transfers and ED visits.

Virtual Care Pathways

  • Virtual Phone Consultations: Direct communication between LTC clinicians and General Internal Medicine (GIM) specialists. 
  • Virtual Video Visits: Residents connect with GIM specialists for comprehensive care assessments virtually. 
  • Expedited Diagnostic Imaging Pathway: Quick access to diagnostic imaging services. 
  • Navigation Support: Helps LTC homes find and access relevant clinical resources. 

This program highlights a commitment to innovation in healthcare, enhancing patient outcomes, improving access to specialized care, and optimizing resource use in the LTC setting. 

How to book an appointment:

If you are a Healthcare provider working in a LTC home in Mississauga, you can make a referral by calling 416-521-4095 or faxing a request to 416-521-4140. 

Want to learn more about LTC Virtual Care? We’d love to hear from you.

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