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The position is part of the Primary Enhancement Care Program.
The service aims to provide quality, safe and efficient management
of patients with Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) in the home environment by Improving networking
between hospitals, General Practitioners and Community services
to provide a smooth transition between settings. Advantages
include;
- lower length of stay in hospital
- Prevention of crisis situations & reduction of urgent
unplanned admissions to hospital
Services offered
- Comprehensive respiratory assessment & monitoring
vital signs,
- Monitoring of Peak flow metre , Oxygen saturation &
safe use of Home O2.
- Education to clients/carers regarding signs & symptoms
of exacerbation of illness, medication and proper use of
devices.
- Coordinate services between General Practitioner/Specialist
and other health professionals.
- Provision of relevant clinical guidelines to General
Practitioner s.
- Development, implementation & monitoring of care
plans in conjunction with the patient's GP and other health
workers
Client Group
Must live in Fairfield LGA
Referrals accepted from
- GP, Specialist, Nursing Home(via GP),ED & hospital
wards.
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday
0830 to 1700 hrs.
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An Intake officer is available for referrals
Monday to Friday from 0900 to 1300 and 1400 to 1600
on 8717-4009.
For all other information Monday - Friday 9616.8169
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Eligibility or entry criteria
- Condition identified as not immediately life threatening
- Clients > 15 years with diagnosis of Asthma
- Client informed of the program
Is there translated information for clients?
Yes
Language services
Interpreters available
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