Transfers are usually performed by land or air ambulance. Some air transfers can also be performed by charters arranged by the Ministry of Health. In less serious situations, families may be asked to make their own arrangements as the community only has one staffed ambulance at any given time and they have to rely on on-call back-up arrangements once the ambulance leaves the area. Some transfers are done on a treatment and return basis, some are for the day, and others may result in direct admission. Please ensure you are aware of the type of transfer you are scheduled for.
Ambulance services may transfer patients to the District Hospital for diagnostic testing or medical consultation and then return to base. Timmins Ambulance Services will arrange the return transfer. Patients should be aware that this may result in being left at the District Hospital until transportation is available.
Arrangements for a family or friend to escort the patient on a transfer may be possible if sufficient space is available and if safety arrangements on board the ambulance can be arranged (ie; seat belts, etc...). The escort is responsible for any cost associated with meals, lodging, etc. It should be noted that special hotel rates for out-of-town patients and their families are available in Timmins. A list is attached. Most importantly, please ensure that when transferred, if the possibility exists that the patient may be admitted, appropriate clothing and funds should be brought along as patients could be discharged directly from the admitting hospital and/or emergency department. The MICs Group of hospitals cannot arrange the return trips after discharge. Once a patient is ready for discharge, and if he/she can function normally and an ambulance is not warranted, the patient is responsible to return home at his/her own expense. It should be further noted that the MICs Group of hospitals can also provide convalescent care following surgery of major treatment. Therefore, feel free to discuss this with your assigned specialist/physician or discharge planner in advance if further care is required.
Semi-private and private room rates vary between hospitals. All patients are reminded to inquire about the rates prior to admission. Also, medical insurance coverage varies and it may be capped—this is an item that one may want to check. Different arrangements for televisions and telephones also exist and one may want to inquire about them and other possible charges and billing procedures. Also ensure that you have your health card, along with details of your medical coverage, etc.
Special Rates for Hospital Patients and their Families (Revised March 2005)
14 Mountjoy South
705-267-6211
$58.49 + Taxes (Single or Double Occupancy)
Up to 4 persons per room
1136 Riverside
705-360-1122
$71.00 + Taxes (Single or Double Occupancy)
939 Algonquin Blvd. E.
705-264-9474
$61.00 + Taxes (Single or Double Occupancy)
Up to 4 persons per room
730 Algonquin Blvd. E.
705-268-7171
$62.00 + Taxes (Single Occupancy)
$72.00 + Taxes (Double Occupancy)
1800 Riverside Dr.
705-267-6241
$65.00 + Taxes (Single or Double Occupancy)
