Background for Case

This simulation focuses on ensuring quality and safety through the case of Mr. Singh, an 82 y.o. man originally from Southeast Asia, who suffered a stroke two weeks ago. In addition to the stroke, Mr. Singh, also has diabetes, arthritis, and hypertension. As a result of the stroke, he has left side paralysis that will require ongoing rehabilitation in the community. Mr. Singh lives in his own home in North York  with his 80 y.o. wife who uses a walker following a recent hip replacement. The Singhs have a son and daughter who live in Orangeville  and are within 30 minutes from their parents. The stroke unit follows a collaborative, interprofessional model of care incorporating multiple health care professionals and unregulated health care providers guided by the best practices for integrated stroke care. Interprofessional integrated care planning and effective communication is essential to ensure continuity of care, safety, and to reduce risk of complications and adverse events during stroke care particularly at transition points (Stroke Best Practices, 2019; Toronto Stroke Network).