Hip and Knee HCP | Central Intake Program

Hip and Knee Musculoskeletal Care Services

Healthcare Providers

To support equitable access to a high quality continuum for musculoskeletal care, Ontario Health in partnership with Central Region Hospitals operates the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) for patients with moderate to severe Osteoarthritis.

Referral Criteria

Required Imaging: Guidelines to support you in determining the appropriate imaging for hip and knee osteoarthritis.

Mississauga Halton: Download Referral Form

Central West: Download Referral Form

Central Hip & Knee: Download Referral Form

North Simcoe Muskoka: Download Referral Form

Mandatory Referral Information

Patient Information: Last Name, First Name, DOB, OHIP, Address, Phone Number

Primary Problem: Indication of which side (left, right or bilateral) and joint (hip, knee and/or both)

Diagnosis: At least one must be selected

Referring Provider: Name, Address, Phone number, Fax number, Billing number, Signature

Cumulative Patient Profile (CPP) – not mandatory but Central Intake is to request for all referrals, document attempt in the Central Intake banner, if referral is otherwise complete route to RAC. Once CIP receives CPP after routing they are to attach to referral. (Mandatory for Surgeons Offices)

INCLUSION CRITERIA

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

Patient MUST Be 18 years of age or older

Moderate to Severe Hip and Knee Arthritis

Urgent Referrals Characterized by: Prior Arthroplasty with peri-prosthetic fracture infection, recurrent dislocation

Urgent Referrals Characterized by: An immediate threat to role and independence, potentially requiring hospitalization within 4 weeks

Mild Osteoarthritis

Out of Province

Revisions

Ocean eServices

Primary Care providers can now submit referrals through Oceans. Find us in the Ocean Health Map under Regional Central Intake Hub – Orthopedics (OH Central)