About us

The Champlain Gl Endoscopy Central Intake Program provides a streamlined single-entry point for gastrointestinal endoscopy referrals from across the region. This innovative approach will relieve backlog by enhancing patient access and optimizing resources.

The Central Intake Program was developed to:

• Address the backlog of cases due to COVID while simultaneously improving patient access to timely endoscopy
• Ensure efficiency & accuracy of referral process & information
• Enhance communication between care providers & create a system that provides real-time data
• Eliminate the need to send multiple referrals to various providers

How the Program works:

Referrals are screened to assess patient eligibility for the requested service, followed by prioritization based on the Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) guidelines. Referrals are then distributed to the most suitable specialist accounting for, a) patient & primary care preference; b) urgency & wait times; & c) specialist availability.

For specific info on the Central Intake Process:

For patients and families, click here

For medical providers, click here