Models to improve the care of older people.
Falls Prevention - NSW Health
The Bega Valley Community Health Centre has established a program based on evidence based research that indicates a multidisciplinary approaches encompassing comprehensive identification of falls risks, assessment and targeted intervention can reduce falls and falls injury rates.
Last Updated: 03 Mar 2010
Delirium Prevention - NSW Health
This Model of Care aims to support ward staff in the prevention of delirium and functional decline that older people may experience in hospital.
Last Updated: 03 Mar 2010
Older Person Chronic Disease - NSW Health
Seven journeys have been developed to understand the kind of Models of Care that can assist an individual in maintaining their health and well being.
Last Updated: 03 Mar 2010
Transitional Aged Care - NSW Health
Transitional Aged Care is a program to address the needs of older people who, in the absence of the program, would require residential aged care.
Last Updated: 03 Mar 2010
Healthy at Home - NSW Health
This model aims to provide a better alternative to inpatient care and supports older people in their home environment.
Last Updated: 03 Mar 2010
GRACE - NSW Health
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Service (HKHS) has developed a new model of care to support general practitioners and aged care facility staff to care for residents at home, avoiding hospital admissions.
Last Updated: 03 Mar 2010
ACE (Acute care of the Elderly) - NSW Health
The multidisciplinary team focuses on providing the right care at the right time, patient function and patient safety. Consideration is given to the entire patient journey from admission, through the hospital and discharge to appropriate community resources.
Last Updated: 03 Mar 2010
