Welcome!

The Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT) is currently a team of 6 Nurse Practitioners and a Registered Nurse. We work through the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (including Burlington) Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Our team is created to serve the frail elderly living in Long Term Care Homes (LTCHs) within the LHIN. The NLOT is an extra support offered to augment the role of the physician. We visit LTCH homes providing clinical support to residents and families as well as offering educational sessions for nursing staff.

We serve the frail elderly by providing clinical assessments and offering treatment options which may assist in the avoidance of a hospital transfer. We understand that transferring to hospital is a traumatic experience for both resident and family members. We are available to nursing staff of the homes to offer an in-depth assessment which might prevent the transfer. We offer flexibility to respond to urgent calls throughout the day, Monday to Friday.

There are many diagnostic tests and treatments available to residents in LTCHs previously available only in hospital. For instance after a fall, x-rays can be ordered and done in the homes; ultrasounds to diagnose blood clots can also be completed by mobile companies in the homes. Hypodermaclysis, a treatment option for rehydration, especially during an acute illness such as pneumonia, can be arranged in most LTCHs.

Our team is divided to cover different regions within the LHIN. Hamilton including Stoney Creek and Ancaster are serviced by and Dave Farr, Christine Fric and Nora Van Dalen; region of Niagara, is serviced by Laurie Angle and Laura-Dawn Moule. Brantford is serviced by NPs Dave Farr and Heather Prescott. Burlington is serviced by Nora Van Dalen. The Registered Nurse, Jennifer Burgess is responsible for capacity building through ongoing education of nursing staff in the homes.

Please stay in touch as we begin to share our journey across the LHIN and share what resources we have with you!