Hospital level care now a home option in Central Okanagan

Some patients requiring hospital care in the Central Okanagan can now receive it at home.

The Hospital at Home (HaH) program has launched from Kelowna General Hospital, making it the first such program in the Interior Health region.

Provided it’s deemed safe and appropriate, the care at home is offered by a dedicated team of professionals who provide daily visits, virtual consultations, and 24/7 support to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifying patients must be medically and geographically appropriate for the program and participation is voluntary.

In a media release, provincial Health Minister Josie Osborne said the internationally recognized program had been proven in other health authorities with very successful results.

“As our government continues to increase access and strengthen the health-care system, this will improve care at Kelowna General Hospital,” she said.

The HaH program is an innovative model of care that allows some KGH patients to receive hospital-care in the comfort of their own homes.

While in the HaH program, patients have a virtual call bell and phone number to connect with their care team 24/7.