A Geriatric Resource Nurse has knowledge and skill in caring for older adults. They meet with patients in their homes to assess what care is required. They review complex medical conditions and concerning changes to memory. Working collaboratively with a Geriatrician, they make suggestions for care and link the patient with resources near their home.

How do you contact the Elgin Geriatric Resource Nurse?

A referral is required from a physician or nurse practitioner. Patients are not able to self-refer to the Elgin Geriatric Resource Nurse.

e-Referral (OCEAN)

The Mental Health Outpatient Department and Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Program at STEGH are pleased to accept eReferrals from our providers through the OCEAN eReferral platform.  To align with the direction of the province (patients before paper) to enhance patient access to care, reduce errors and paper usage associated with faxed referrals, we strongly encourage our providers to utilize the OCEAN platform.

STEGH is pleased to accept physician e-Referrals directly from our website:
Send an e-Referral to us using the local health service directory OceanHealthMap.ca. MHOP is listed as St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Outpatient Mental Health Services. Elgin Geriatric Services (BSO) is listed as Elgin Geriatric Services. Once you click on the service you want, the option to create a new referral is at the bottom of the location and services description.

Paper Referral

Elgin Geriatric Services Referral Form (for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners ONLY)
Click here to download the referral form.
Fax completed form to: 519.907.0313