Hamilton Health Sciences - Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) - Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program

Application

Medical referral required

For Health Service Providers - Centralized intake process through Hamilton Health Sciences Intake Office

Internal - Submit referral form (Acute to Rehab and Complex Care) to Intake Office through Meditech

External - Submit referral form by fax

Refer to "Regional Rehabilitation Referral Process and Admission Criteria"

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 16 years and older with a spinal cord injury from either a traumatic injury or non-traumatic illness (excluding cancer-related causes) or have had a surgical procedure on the spine * must have identified attainable, functional rehabilitation goals * general health must be stable, with all necessary tests and acute care treatments completed * must have a sitting tolerance of two hours and be able to attend therapy for at least 30 minutes twice a day * must have demonstrated ability to learn and carry over new knowledge and willingness to participate in rehabilitation

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Hamilton and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Inpatient rehabilitation program for adults who have had a spinal cord injury from either a traumatic injury or non-traumatic illness (excluding cancer-related causes) or need rehabilitation following a surgical procedure on the spine * services provided by physiatrists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, OT/PT assistants, pharmacist, dietitian, recreational therapist and pool instructor, respiratory therapists, speech language pathologist, communication disorders assistant, social workers, and psychologist

Typical stays last 55 days