{"id":633,"date":"2021-07-07T21:40:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T01:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voicesandchoices.org\/?p=633"},"modified":"2021-07-13T10:04:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T14:04:57","slug":"providing-lifelong-supports-in-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voicesandchoices.org\/?p=633","title":{"rendered":"Providing Lifelong Supports in Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\nWhile we all want a place to call home, for individuals with medical complex needs, finding a
\nsupportive home can be challenging. Options are often limited to living in a healthcare setting
\nthat feels more institutional than homey.\nThis is where PHSS is different<\/a><\/strong>. PHSS is a unique agency that provides 24\/7 care for people in
\ncommunity with highly complex medical needs. This allows them to live in their own home
\ninstead of a hospital or clinical setting.
\n“We are here to help,” explains Brian Dunne, President and CEO at PHSS. “While we might be
\nnew to the Ottawa area, we have been supporting families for over 30 years in communities
\nacross Ontario.”\n“We excel at supporting people in a community setting. At PHSS, we look to support the whole
\nperson, not just their medical care. We are committed to engaging people in community to live
\ntheir best lives.”\nWith a focus on the individual, PHSS offers different types of support – in-home or in the
\ncommunity. In-home involves staff working with the family to create a customized support
\nplan. Community support typically involves two people with complex medical needs sharing a
\nhome in a typical neighbourhood, receiving 24\/7 staffing support.
\nWhile both options allow more independence, they are dependent on funding.\n\n“We’re often asked how can PHSS offer support<\/a><\/strong>,” says Brian. “The funding process starts with
\nsecuring funds through the Ministry of Health – or MCCSS if your child has a developmental
\nDisability.”\nThe standard process is for families to connect with Home and Community Care to get a Care
\nCoordinator. The Care Coordinator will then explain the residential supports, submit an
\napplication, and put the individual on a waitlist for funding. The waitlist, held through the
\nsingle point of access, can be lengthy. While you wait for 24\/7 funding, your Care Coordinator
\nwill determine if you are eligible for in-home supports. Advocacy is important and on-going
\ncommunication with your Care Coordinator is helpful to keep them up to date with your
\ncurrent needs.\nOnce funding is established, families can then begin a conversation with PHSS on the support
\nneeds and options. PHSS is always here to help and will work with families who don’t know
\nwhere to start, as the system can be complex to maneuver.\n\n“PHSS has a long history of providing wrap around care and support to individuals with highly
\ncomplex medical needs for their lifetime,” explains Brian. “We have always adapted our services to meet the changing needs of the individual. This allows individuals to grow
\nthroughout their lifetime and take part in their communities and enjoy life with family and
\nfriends. We will be there throughout their life journey.”\n“We don’t have services we operate and then fill with people. Rather we start with the
\nindividual and create the supports around them based on their unique needs. The supports and
\naccessibility needs of the house are always geared towards the people living there.”
\nIf you are interested in learning more about PHSS’ customized approach to providing care to
\npeople with highly complex medical needs, visit our website<\/a><\/strong> or call us at 519-660-6635. We are
\nhere to help you find the care your loved one deserves.\n

Written by Donnie Antony, Executive Lead, New Opportunities and Directions.<\/p>\n

Donnie completed his nursing education in India and his Post-Graduate Diploma in Nursing Management & Business Administration in the UK. He brings diverse work experiences in Health Care and Management from India, UK and Nepal. Donnie started at PHSS as a part-time staff in 2014 while completing the DSW program at Fanshawe College. He has worked at PHSS as a Care Coordinator for three years in both medically complex and intensive supports locations, and in 2018, he advanced into a senior leadership role where his work with families began. Donnie, along with his team, is leading the PHSS respite and in-home services to provide unique supports to families and their loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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