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TSMO

What happens during a medical accompaniment

TSMO driver accompanying a patient to a medical appointment

Since 1996

Serving the region

7 days a week

Seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Trained

First aid, CPR, PDSB

Bilingual

Ottawa and Gatineau

A TSMO medical accompaniment runs in five steps, from gathering information before the trip to the handoff on arrival — nobody is left alone at any stage of the trip.

01

Before the trip

The driver gets information from the nurse, residence staff or family: mobility, oxygen, transfers, and whatever helps the person feel at ease.

02

The handoff

It begins inside the home, the residence or the hospital room, never on the curb.

03

During the appointment

The driver goes in, stays, and takes notes on what is said.

04

Reporting back

The family learns what the doctor said and what the person needs to do next.

05

On arrival

The driver stays until someone has taken over.

Frequently asked questions

What does the driver do before the trip?

The driver gets information from the nurse, residence staff or family: mobility, oxygen, transfers, and whatever helps the person feel at ease.

Where does the handoff begin?

It begins inside the home, the residence or the hospital room, never on the curb.

What does the driver do during the appointment?

The driver goes in, stays, and takes notes on what is said.

How does the driver report back to the family?

The family learns what the doctor said and what the person needs to do next.

What happens on arrival?

The driver stays until someone has taken over.

Seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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