Home & Community Care Program
The Home & Community Care (HCC) Program
...provides essential services in the home or community setting to Anishinaabe people of all ages with disabilities, chronic or acute illnesses.
Service delivery is based on assessed needs by Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses and follows a case management process.
Home & Community Care Services Provided:
- Home Care Nursing
Nursing treatment and procedures provided in the home and community setting; including advanced wound care, chronic disease management, and other various treatment ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner. - Case Management
A structured approach to care that incorporates individualized assessment, treatment and follow-up to ensure positive client outcomes; working alongside various healthcare providers, organizations, community resources, etc. - Palliative Care
Providing a holistic approach to care to support quality of life and goals of care throughout the end of life journey. Care may include personal care, pain and symptom management, client and caregiver education, advanced care planning and system navigation. - Transitional Care
System navigation that supports clients and families within health care settings to ensure smooth transitions to community, hospital, or long- term care. Transitional care collaborates with health care partners to achieve positive client outcomes.
Who is Eligible?
The Home and Community Program is available to members of and residing in:
- Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
- Chima'aganing First Nation
- Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
- Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
- Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
- Manidoo Baa Witi Gong First Nation
- Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
Ontario Health Services Provided:
- Home Support Services
In home assessments that are completed in collaboration with the Homecare Nurse, Community Health Representatives, Health Directors and/or Social Service Workers to assist community members in maintaining their highest level of independence in the home setting. Personal care, home support and maintenance, homemaking services are subject to availability and may vary depending on community resources. - Medical Supplies and Equipment
Facilitate client access to equipment covered by Non-Insured Health Benefits to promote quality of life and safety within home settings. - Respite Care
Support offered to care givers of individuals who need 24 hour care to lessen the burden of keeping their loved ones at home. Offered on a prescheduled basis Monday - Friday morning, afternoon or evening. No overnight visits are available at this time.
Who is Eligible?
Ontario Health Services are available to members of and residing in the following Anishinaabeg communities:
- Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
- Couchiching First Nation
- Chima'aganing First Nation
- Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
- Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
- Naicatchewenin First Nation
- Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
- Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
- Manidoo Baa Witi Gong First Nation
- Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
Accessing Services
- For more information, please call:
1-807-274-2042
and ask to speak with
Home and Community Care - Refer by Fax: 1-807-274-2050
- Or use our referral form below.
