Well Handled Transfer of Care Between Specialist Groups
Our patient and their carers are our experts to provide insight into how well our service provides coordinated care as they journey through our health system. When transferring the care of patients from one health professional to another it is vital that appropriate information is given to ensure patients are receiving best care and treatment.
The solutions below showcase how some health services are working to improve in this area.
Solutions
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Aged Care Home Transfer-to-Hospital Envelope - Chiminello, Clare
The Envelope is a big, bright yellow resealable envelope in which to put a resident's medical documents and other key information to 'go with' a resident of an aged care home when the resident is transferred to hospital.
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Follow up of Fallers - Hunter New England Area Health Service
This program aims to increase the uptake of falls prevention strategies for older people through phone follow ups within a week of discharge from the emergency department.
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Getting Medications Right - the First Time - North Coast Area Health Service
Project to ensure the accuracy of charted medications for patients over 65 years on four or more medications admitted through the Emergency Department.
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