PROGRAM
INFORMATION
As part of a provincial initiative, the
Mississauga Halton LHIN in partnership with Halton Healthcare and Trillium
Health Partners has launched the Hip & Knee Rapid Access Clinics (RAC) for
patients with moderate to severe hip and knee arthritis to ensure equitable access to a high
quality care continuum for musculoskeletal care.
The Rapid Access Clinic provides patients
with an assessment by an Advanced Practice Provider within 4 weeks of when the
completed referral is received by the Central Intake Program. An Advanced
Practice Provider is a Regulated Healthcare Professional such as a
Physiotherapist, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Chiropractor with
additional training in orthopaedic care. The Advanced Practice Provider
conducts a standardized assessment and based on results, patients will be
referred for surgical consult or provided with non-surgical recommendations.
Along the care continuum, Primary Care Providers will receive updates on their
patient’s journey.
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BENEFITS:
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PATIENTS
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PRIMARY
CARE
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SURGEONS
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- Timely
assessment and consultation
- Education
regarding assessment findings and treatment options
- Individualized
treatment plan
- Maintenance
of patient choice of hospital, surgeon, or next available for surgical
candidates
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- One point of contact for
referrals (hip, knee, and low back pain) and clear referral criteria
- Enhanced communication between
providers
- Assistance with conservative
management of patients
- Maintained provider and patient
choice
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- Increase in appropriate
referrals
- Necessary information on
patient’s clinical history, physical exam findings, and indications of
patient’s readiness to proceed with surgery
- Assistance with supporting
patient through education and management options during wait time for
surgery
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For more information on this initiative go to:
MISSISSAUGA HALTON LHIN
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE