Garden Street Site Only

Dental Hygiene Services
Dental hygiene services by a fully certified dental hygienist are available. This service is available Monday to Friday by appointment only. Cost for the service is the responsibility of the patient. Fees follow the Ontario Dental Hygienist fee guide. Insurance reimbursement may be available if applicable. For more information please contact the ward clerk to make an appointment.

Foot Care Clinics
Foot Care Clinics by a certified foot care technician are offered every six weeks on a predetermined schedule. Cost for this service is the responsibility of the patient. The service is available by appointment only. Contact the ward clerk to make an appointment.

Patient Appointments
A family member should accompany any Garden Street Site patient to appointments scheduled outside the hospital. Transportation is arranged by the hospital.

Power Wheelchairs Policy
Power wheelchairs add to an individual’s quality of life by allowing more freedom of movement and greater independence. Unsafe operation of a power wheelchair can be dangerous for the driver and others in the environment. This policy focuses on safety first.

1. Power wheelchair users are required to take a safe driving test. Those who pass will be allowed to use their power wheelchairs. Practice and training is available. The Occupational Therapist meets with patients shortly after admission to discuss this and assist in any way possible.

2. Patients are asked to drive safely and courteously while in the hospital. Because of our elderly patient population, we ask for speed to be kept down. If there are complaints about unsafe driving habits, a patient may be asked to re-take the test to ensure that they are still capable of safely driving the wheelchair currently being used.

3. Maintenance or repairs of personally owned wheelchairs will be the responsibility of the patient. We will assist in diagnosing the problem, making minor adjustments, or assisting in contacting the vendor of choice.

Residents & Friends & Families Association (RAFFA)
RAFFA is comprised of patients, family members and friends, and staff. Its purpose is to advocate for patients at Garden Street Site. This committee focuses on questions and concerns that touch the lives of patients and their families on a day-to-day basis. The committee provides a strong and valued link with hospital leadership providing patient input in the decision-making process.

Therapeutic Recreational Service
Patients are welcomed and encouraged to participate in any of the recreational activities offered by the hospital. A monthly calendar listing scheduled activities is posted in each patient room and on information boards throughout Garden Street Site. Activities include fitness, baking, luncheons, bus outings, computer use, etc.

For further information regarding sign-up, cost or escort requirements contact the Therapeutic Recreation Department, extension 4109.