Transitional care trend cited as one more way elderly being shortchanged by health system Across the province, more than 2,200 alternate level of care patients were “decanted“ out of hospitals during the pandemic to transition units funded by the provincial government.
Author of the article: Elizabeth Payne
Publishing date: Mar 17, 2021 • 4 days ago • 3 minute read • Greystone Village Retirement Home was transformed into a transitional care unit, overseen by Bruyère hospital and managed by a private company. The company says it works with hospitals to improve patient outcomes and “provide a seamless transition from hospital stay to in-home care.” Photo by Errol McGihon /Errol McGihon