OLD COPY FOR PLACEHOLDER PURPOSES
The OACCAC and other health-care organizations in Ontario prepare reference tools, guidance documents and educational materials to increase the understanding of complex health sector programs, regulations and legislation. The reference documents listed below encourage best practice and consistent ways of working together in home and community care in Ontario.
Managing Transitions:
A Guidance Document (PDF)
The legislation governing the transitioning of patients from hospitals to long-term care/community in Ontario has expanded significantly in recent years. This Guidance document aims to be a resource and promote a consistent approach and understanding of the information necessary to support and manage the transitions to care ensuring compliance with the legislative and regulatory requirements while recognizing both the patient's rights and responsibilities. The document details:
- The legislative framework for discharge planning
- The different roles and responsibilities of those involved
- Information to effectively managing the transitions in care
The document was jointly sponsored by the Ontario Hospital Association and the OACCAC and was written by legal counsel who regularly assists health care providers with issues related to patient transitions.
Additional Resources and Helpful Links
Speak Up: Making an Advance Care Plan (Ontario)
Guide to the Ontario Hospital Personal Health Information and Protection Act
Long-term care home wait list and wait time information
A Practical Guide to Mental Health and the Law in Ontario
Canada Health Act
Health Insurance Act
General Regulation
Public Hospitals Act
Hospital Management Regulation
Classification of Hospitals Regulation
Community Care Access Corporations Act
Health Care Consent Act
Substitute Decisions Act
Long-Term Care Homes Act
Regulation
Home Care and Community Services Act
Personal Health Information Protection Act
Retirement Homes Act
