The 12-bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (TDMH), a part of Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS), is dedicated to supporting patients who have been designated as Alternate Level of Care (ALC). The TCU allows patients to receive the ‘right level of care’ while they were awaiting their discharge destination

Guided by a senior friendly model of care, the unit focuses on maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life for patients through personalized care and meaningful engagement.

Patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team that includes:

• Nurses
• Physicians
• Pharmacists
• Registered Dietitians
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Recreation Therapist
• Personal Support Workers
• Discharge Planner
• Volunteers

What to expect upon admission to the TCU:

You will be cared for by a member of our health care team.  Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers provide patient centered care in this area.  All other interdisciplinary members will be part of your care plan as needed.

Our team fully supports and encourages patient participation and involvement in decision making at all stages of their hospital stay.

Visitors

Rural Roads Health Services encourages family centred care.  In the best interests of the patient, we request the following:

• That families follow instructions given by the nurse or physician with regards to limiting the number or visitors and noise level.
• That visitors respect the privacy of the other patients and not wander freely through the department.
• That families have one person to act as their spokesperson to decrease confusion and make communication between staff and family members easier.

Contact Number

For patient inquiries, and all general information, please call switchboard at 519-842-3611.

Location

Located on the second floor.