Downtime Procedure

Please note that in the event of a downtime, paper forms will be distributed to staff to allow the completion of referrals in a timely way. Each unit should have access to a RM&R Downtime Kit. Please refer to the Downtime Policy below or contact your downtime site representative for details. Links/buttons on the right-hand side contain paper-based copies of all forms.

Step 1 - User Reports Issue to​

Internal IT Support or RM&R Helpdesk (1-866-556-5005/referrals@uhn.ca)

Step 2 - RM&R Program Investigates

Determines number of users impacted and develop instructions

Step 3 - Email Advisory is Sent by RM&R Program

RMR Program sends email advisory with instructions to Downtime Distribution(DDL) contacts for each organization and updates message banner within RM&R application

Step 4 - DDL to Distribute Advisory

Forward communication to all users and upload necessary information on internal page/intranet

Step 5 - Follow Instructions

Clinicians to follow approved process indicated on advisory email

Revert to Paper Recommended Action

In the event of an extended downtime, staff should revert to paper-based records and use the downtime forms on the right. All completed forms should be retained locally for manual entry following the downtime.

                ** Only revert to paper forms when approved by the RM&R Program.**

Downtime Policy

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Downtime Forms

Click the download button to download the paper-based forms.

CENTRAL Ontario Health atHome Downtime Forms and Contact Information

CENTRAL Ontario Health atHome – Telephone and Fax Numbers

CENTRAL Ontario Health atHome – Request for Assessment

CENTRAL Ontario Health atHome – Medical Treatment Orders

CENTRAL Ontario Health atHome – Emergency Outpatient Medical Orders

Long Term Ventilator Care Referral Form
Toronto Central HCCSS-Home and Community Care Form
Long Term Care (LTC) / Short Stay/ Convalescent Forms

As per normal business process to initiate a LTCH application, please complete a LHIN-Home and Community Care referral requesting for LTC assessment. Hospital/Community Care Coordinator will initiate a LTCH application as required.

Palliative (Inpatient) Care Forms
Total Joint Replacement Forms
Rehabilitation / Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Form

Download the “GTA Rehab Network Integrated Acute Care to Bedded Levels of Rehabilitative Care & CCC Referral Form” from the link below.

eStroke Rehab referral Standardized Assessment and Referral Form - Acute to Inpatient
eStroke Rehab referral Standardized Assessment and Referral Form - Acute to Outpatient