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York County Hospital introduces a new approach to inpatient care

(Newmarket, Ontario - April 28, 2000)  York County Hospital has developed a new approach to inpatient care with the introduction of its new inpatient unit for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. As part of a full continuum of services within the Musculoskeletal Program this new inpatient unit incorporates acute care and inpatient rehabilitation on one floor, thereby eliminating unnecessary patient transfers within the hospital. The patient benefits from a consistent team of caregivers who specialize in their condition.

"The MSK Program brings together some of our most strongly developed programs in arthritis, orthopaedics and plastics and will work to create better linkages between inpatient, outpatient and community follow-up for our clients," stated Barb Kendrick, Manager of Progressive Care and Musculoskeletal Programs.

She adds, "We saw a unique opportunity to become more patient-focused by integrating the medical, surgical and rehabilitation services for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in one physical location and coordinating their inpatient and outpatient care." 

Prior to the development of the MSK program, patients with musculoskeletal conditions received acute treatment in the surgery or medicine units and were then transferred to either the hospital's rehabilitation unit or to a Metro Toronto rehabilitation facility depending on the individual patient's needs.

Bob Baynham, Senior Vice President said, "We're confident patients will see this as an improvement in our service."  He added, " Staff is to be commended on working very hard to prepare for this change."

The new MSK inpatient unit is located on the fourth floor of the East building and currently has 34 beds dedicated to patients with musculoskeletal conditions.