Short Term Loan Program

The Canadian Red Cross Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program allows people to return home from hospital earlier and gives independence and dignity to those in palliative care. Individuals can receive aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats, benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles and other durable medical equipment.

PEI HELP EQUIPMENT Referral Form

PEI HELP BED LOAN Referral Form

The referral forms must be completed by a Regulated Health Care Professional (RHCP) who is licensed or registered to provide health care under a Regulated Health Professions Act of the Province specific to his or her profession and who provides health care.

These include:
· Physicians and Surgeons
· Occupational Therapists
· Physiotherapists
· Nurses including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses/Licenced Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse Practitioners
· Chiropractors
· Social Workers (excluding rollators unless Social Worker has completed a gait analysis).