| Contact Information: | |
| Poison Control Centre Name: | Ontario Poison Centre (OPC) / Centre Anti-poison de l'Ontario |
| Mailing Address: | The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 |
| Emergency Telephone Number: | 1-800-268-9017 (toll free in
Ontario)
(416) 813-5900 (greater Toronto area) |
| Administrative Telephone Number: | (416) 813-6437 |
| Fax Number: | (416) 813-7489 |
| Website: | www.ontariopoisoncentre.ca (english or french) |
| General
Contact:
Administrative e-mail: |
poison.information@sickkids.ca |
| Administrative Contacts /
Program Leaders: |
|
| Managing Director | Ms. Anne Gallo |
| Medical Director | Dr. Margaret Thompson |
| Advanced Nursing Practice Educator | Ms. Heather Ferries |
| Executive Assistant | Ms. Donna Tedesco |
| Technology and Information
Support Specialist |
Mr. Dino Bernabeo |
| Description: | |
| Poison Control Centre Name: | Ontario Poison Centre / Centre Anti-poison de l'Ontario |
| Province(s) Served: | Ontario |
| Language(s) of Service: | English and French. Translation services available for 168 other languages |
| Professional Staff and Consultants: | Specialists in Poison
Information are Registered Nurses or Pharmacists
with certification in Toxicology from the American
Association of Poison Control Centers. 85% of our
Specialists have obtained their certification to
date.
The Specialists are backed by 5 Medical Toxicologists certified through the American Board of Medical Specialties and one certified by the American Board of Medical Toxicology. |
| Services Provided: | |
| Service: | Ontario Poison Centre |
| Hours/days of Operation: | 24 hours per day; 7 days per week |
| Description: | The service is accessed by both the public and healthcare professionals for treatment advice regarding the exposed and potentially poisoned patient. If the exposed patient is a pregnant female the professionals at the Ontario Poison Centre will give real time advice for the treatment of the episode but will refer the patient and/or health care professional to Motherisk for long term risk assessment. The Ontario Poison Centre is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care in Ontario. As such we cannot offer advice regarding exposed animals. |
| Contact Information: | 1-800-268-9017 (toll free in
Ontario)
(416) 813-5900 (greater Toronto area) |
| Poison Prevention / Public Education: | Publications may be accessed from the website: www.ontariopoisoncentre.ca. Other materials are available by contacting poison.information@sickkids.ca. School, health care professional train-the-trainer and public education programs are available on a select basis. Specific requests should be sent to poison.information@sickkids.ca or the administrative assistant at 416-813-6437. Physician, Advanced Nursing Practice Educator and Specialist continuing education opportunities are available by contacting poison.information@sickkids.ca or the administrative assistant @416-813-6437. |
| Education for Health Care Professionals: | Limited opportunities exist for
senior nursing and pharmacy students to observe in
the Ontario Poison Centre. Contact poison.information@sickkids.ca
or the administrative assistant at 416-813-6437.
Limited one month electives exist for PGY4 and
above physician trainees. See http://www.clinpharmtox.utoronto.ca/
trainees/Postgraduate_Electives.htm for a description and contacts. Limited opportunities also exist for specialized post-graduate training in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology with an emphasis on medical toxicology. See http://www.clinpharmtox.utoronto.ca/ trainees/Postgraduate_Curriculum.htm for a description, application and requirements. Toxicology Times – The OPC publishes a quarterly newsletter, primarily targeting ED and ICU interprofessional staff throughout Ontario. |
| Other Programs or Initiatives: | |
| Publications and Products: | |
| Poison Prevention | Title: Poison Proof Your Home |
| Link: http://www.ontariopoisoncentre.com/ontariopoisoncentre/
custom/poisonproofhome2007.pdf |
|
| Title: Pills or Candy Poster | |
| Link: http://www.ontariopoisoncentre.com/ontariopoisoncentre/
custom/pillcandyposter.pdf |
|
| Title: Poison Prevention Rack Card | |
| Title: Poison Prevention Mail Card | |
| Title: OPC Fridge Magnet | |
| Title: OPC Phone Sticker | |
| Link: contact poison control centre directly | |
| First Aid for Poisoning | Title: Poison Proof Your Home |
| Link: http://www.ontariopoisoncentre.com/ontariopoisoncentre/
custom/poisonproofhome2007.pdf |
|
| Toxic Plants / Mushrooms | Title: Plant Safety |
| Link: http://www.ontariopoisoncentre.com/ontariopoisoncentre/
custom/plantSafety2008.pdf |
|
| Information for Healthcare Professionals | Title: Guidelines for Stocking of Emergency Antidotes |
| Link: weblink | |
| Title: Toxicology Times | |
| Link: weblink | |
