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March 1, 2011Home Care Nursing in Ontario

May 31, 2010Achieving Value in Home Care Through the Interdisciplinary Team

OHCA calls for support for the full array of home care services offered through the interdisciplinary team.

The Essential Guide for Timely and Effective Use of Therapy Services in Homecare - January 2010

Developed by the Alliance of Professional Associations for Community-Based Therapy Services(APACTS), this document is a tool to assist in decision-making for case-managers, when referring for therapy services (Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology). Included is a reference entitled: "Linking the therapies to the MDS-HC", which identifies the therapy that can address specific Client Assessment Protocols (CAPs).
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The Personal Support Worker in Home and Community Care - March 2007
It is the position of the OHCA Board that PSWs occupy a very important supportive role in home care assisting people to continue to live and age at home independently. This role is highly valued and respected by all OHCA members. Indeed, the role of the PSW is considered the backbone of care delivery in the home care system. Details.

Rehabilitation Services in Home & Community Care - November 2006

This statement highlights the important role of the rehabilitation professional in home care in order to address some of Ontario's health priorities. Details.

The Community Pharmacist in Home Care - June 2006

This statement, endorsed by the Ontario Pharmacists' Association, acknowledges the important role of the community pharmacist in the provision of home care services. Details.