Eye Surgery in Moree - A Collaborative Process
Hunter New England Area Health Service
Abstract
The lack of an ophthalmology service was identified by Moree District Health Service as a priority and a process was begun to introduce ophthalmology surgery to the health service through a unique collaboration with Pius X Aboriginal Coporation, Moree and the Outback Eye Service (Sydney Eye Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital). With similar goals, the services collaborated to ensure provision of opthamology services, and in particular cataract surgery, to the community of Moree and surrounding districts.
This collaboration has resulted in the commencement of ophthalmology services in Moree in January 2007. Since February, 59 patients have had eye surgery at Moree Health Service, with many more patients having a consultation with an ophthalmologist in Moree during this time period.
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, Building Regional and other Partnerships for Health category.
The full entry document can be downloaded in the formats listed below:
Eye surgery in Moree - A collaborative process (Word - 81 KB)
Eye surgery in Moree - A collaborative process (pdf - 37 KB)
Download the Presentation ( pdf - 553 KB) from the 2007 NSW Health Expo
Contact
QA Officer, Clinical Services
Hunter New England Area Health Service
Phone: 02 6767 7233
