Pandemic Planning (COVID-19)
Older Adults Living With Complex Health Concerns
This information has been compiled to support the continued delivery of care to older adults living with complex health conditions (e.g. frailty), during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Especially at this time, it is important to maintain and in many cases to enhance care to this population, as older adults with complex health conditions are uniquely susceptible to adverse outcomes resulting from gaps in care and reduction in essential services. This can lead to long-term morbidity and premature institutionalization of individuals.
Link to MOH Guidance Site
http://health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/2019_guidance.aspx
Searchable Clinical Resource List (check back frequently for updates)
-To search this Excel resource, click on the filter in the first cell and look for your topic of interest
Pandemic (COVID-19) Resources – Older Adults Living With Frailty (searchable)
Specific Tools/Information for Specialized Geriatric Services
Reports/Ideas from the field (specific initiatives) – COVID 19 and SGS – v 2020 Mar 19
Sample Telephone Script (feel free to edit)
SGS In Home Screening Tool Guide – Updated Mar 27 2020
Find specific public health advice and information at:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
For Ontario Telemedicine Network – support for virtual visits
For physician billing information:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/ohip/bulletins/4000/bul4745.aspx