In the seven months since Bill 7 was implemented, more than 7,600 ALC patients have transitioned from hospitals into long-term care, an increase of 18 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier, a Ministry of Long Term Care spokesperson said.
There has been no significant reduction in ALC patients at The Ottawa Hospital in the past year, although a significant number are now in off-site units.
Many so-called ALC patients are waiting for spaces in long-term care or for home care, while others might be waiting space elsewhere, including in a retirement home, respite care, hospice or group homes.
It also opens acute care beds inside hospitals, which helps cut wait times in the emergency department and reduces the need to keep patients waiting in hallways or other spaces.
The Ottawa Hospital now has patients in both West End Villa, a long-term care home operated by Extendicare in the west end, and at Aspira Bearbrook, a retirement home operated by Sienna Senior Living in the east end.
Over the last two and a half years, it has become a critical part of our operations — enabling us to safely care for more patients than ever before,” hospital president and CEO Dr.
“Moving patients who no longer require acute care to the Beacon Heights Residence will ensure that they can be safely cared for while waiting for the next step in their health journey.
Early in the pandemic, Bruyère Hospital opened a transitional care unit at a retirement home.
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