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"Helping your recovery at home, following your stay in hospital"
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Western District Health Service
Gillian Jenkins
Ph: 5571 0504
Fax: 5571 0323
Mob: 0409 162 910
Email: gillian.jenkins@wdhs.net
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South West Health Care
Fiona Torpy
Ph: 5563 1464
Fax: 5563 1415
Mob: 0417 303 660
Email: ftorpy@swh.net.au
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Portland District Health
Donna Eichler
Ph: 5521 0607
Fax: 5521 0372
Mob: 0407 803 628
Email: dmeichler@swarh.vic.gov.au
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What is Post Acute Care?
Post Acute Care (PAC) is managed short-term care provided to patients who have had an acute episode of ill health, with more complex needs during the period of recovery.
It provides additional (not substitute) health and community services.
These services are case managed by the PAC Team.
Services which may be provided.
- District Nursing
- Meals on Wheels
- Allied Health Service
- Personal Care
- Accommodation
- Wound Management
- Home Help
- Midwifery Care
- Child/Adolescent Care
- Respite Care
Eligibility.
A risk screen and assessment tool are used to assist in determining the eligibility of the patient.
The following indicators are part of the process:
- The patient presents with an acute episode of ill health at a public hospital.
- The patient is in the recovery phase.
- The patient has been identified as requiring assistance
- Assessment declares the patient to be eligible.
- Managed, short term care is required.
- Written consent by the patient is required to participate in the program.
PAC Process
All patients admitted to the program will have:
- Individual needs
- Needs identified
- Case managed services
- A care plan formulated
- Services negotiated and put into place
- Care monitored and regularly re-assessed to determine an appropriate discharge date
- Emergency contact information
Map: Wannon Post Acute Care catchment area.
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