Families & Visitors Information

OUTBREAK ALERT

Updated January 28, 2010
Infection, Prevention and Control has declared a gastrointestinal outbreak on all of Apotex 2.

As of January 28th, the outbreak on Apotex 4 has been declared over.

To stop the spread of the outbreak on Apotex 2:

clients are restricted to their neighbourhoods and
NO VISITORS are allowed at this time.

BEFORE you come to Baycrest, please contact the appropriate nursing station for instructions.

Apotex 2 Elmgrove Ivywood ext. 3015
Apotex 2 Golden Lane Stoneway ext. 3017
Apotex 2 Redbird Floral Place ext. 3018

Please continue to check this line for updates.

Help us stop the spread of infectious diseases:

PLEASE - WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN
DO NOT VISIT BAYCREST IF YOU ARE ILL

Baycrest Strategic Plan 2009-2013

Our strategic plan for 2009 - 2013 represents a continuing evolution that builds on the progress from the 2003 Strategic Plan. Baycrest is in a unique position as the organization has the strengths needed to make major contributions to address the individual needs of the aging population and the system-level change that is urgently required. Read the Baycrest Strategic Plan 2009-2013

H1N1 and Flu Clinics

The public is encouraged to visit their family physician to arrange for flu shots, or for more information please visit:

Toronto Public Health - Flu Information
http://www.toronto.ca/health/ OR http://www.toronto.ca/health/flu/index.htm

Ministry of Health: Flu Information 1-800-476-9708
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ccom/flu/

Telehealth - 1-866-797-0000
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/

For more H1N1 information click here

Alternate Level of Care Information

When a patient is admitted to Baycrest Hospital, we strive to provide the best possible care based on his/her physical and emotional needs. That includes ensuring the patient is assessed for the appropriate level of care and determining when the person is best cared for in an alternative level of care setting, often a Nursing Home. Such a move is best for the patient based on his or her needs, and ensures others who are in need of hospital care can access a bed. To make sure this process works smoothly, Baycrest has a formal Alternate Level of Care Policy (ALC). Read more

Baycrest Newsletters and Magazines

Baycrest Matters - January 27, 2010
MyScore puts information in one convenient location, Older brains make good use of 'extraneous information, Huddles contribute to better mental health, E-Health celebrations, Partnership offers nurses training in tracheostomy care and more.
Read Baycrest Matters | Other Baycrest Newsletters and Magazines

Mental Health Issues in Long-Term Care Homes

This session is open to Private Companions registered with the Private Companion Program and family members.
Read more and register for this event >

Safety at Baycrest

Safety at Baycrest is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of their role. Every staff member, client or family member, private companion or volunteer can help to ensure that Baycrest is a safe environment. As a client or family member, you can help keep Baycrest safe by knowing what to do. The following web pages and videos will give you an overview of some situations you may encounter and what you should do. Here you will also find safety tips for yourself and your loved ones. Visit the Safety at Baycrest website

Patient Safety Indicators
Furthering our efforts to provide the best patient care, we post our infection rates in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's new reporting framework on patient safety indicators.
View the Patient Safety Indicators >
Product Alert - Safety Notice
Baycrest is removing all TRIAD - ORAL RELIEF PRE-MOISTENED SWABS, COTTON TIPPED PRE-MOISTENED ORAL SWABS and FOAM TIPPED ORAL SWAB/TOOTHBRUSH due safety concerns with these products. If you currently bring any of these products into Baycrest for a resident or client, we ask that you to no longer do so. Find out more >