Government boosts home care funding to expand services for more patients
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The future of healthcare is evolving, and for many Australians, especially our seniors, the prospect of receiving hospital-level care in the comfort of their own homes is becoming a reality.
The New South Wales government has recognised the need to alleviate hospital strain and has responded with a substantial $31.4 million boost to the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program.
This initiative is set to revolutionise how thousands of patients receive medical treatment, focusing on reducing hospital wait times and improving patient outcomes.
The HITH program is familiar; it successfully treated 5300 patients last year.
However, with the additional funding, the program is expected to treat 3500 patients annually.
This is a game-changer for those who dread the thought of extended hospital stays or prefer the familiarity and comfort of their surroundings during recovery.
The program aims to shorten hospital stays by discharging patients to continue their treatment at home when possible, and in some cases, it allows patients to avoid hospital visits altogether.
Health Minister Ryan Park has emphasised the importance of creating more pathways to care outside the traditional hospital setting.
This approach improves patient flow within hospitals and relieves pressure on emergency departments.
The funding is expected to free up almost 9000 hospital bed days each year.
The investment will go towards additional staffing and developing a virtual care infrastructure.
This technological advancement will enable healthcare professionals to video-call patients remotely and monitor their conditions.
The state government is also expanding the list of conditions eligible for HITH, which includes cellulitis, pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and urinary tract infections.
Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospitals are set to participate in the expanded program, with more locations to be announced.
This is just one of the many initiatives funded by the government to help relieve the pressure on the healthcare system.
Other initiatives include $70 million allocated to emergency departments and $100 million to urgent care facilities.
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The New South Wales government has recognised the need to alleviate hospital strain and has responded with a substantial $31.4 million boost to the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program.
This initiative is set to revolutionise how thousands of patients receive medical treatment, focusing on reducing hospital wait times and improving patient outcomes.
The HITH program is familiar; it successfully treated 5300 patients last year.
However, with the additional funding, the program is expected to treat 3500 patients annually.
The NSW government invested $31.4 million in the Hospital in the Home program to reduce wait times. Credit: Shutterstock
This is a game-changer for those who dread the thought of extended hospital stays or prefer the familiarity and comfort of their surroundings during recovery.
The program aims to shorten hospital stays by discharging patients to continue their treatment at home when possible, and in some cases, it allows patients to avoid hospital visits altogether.
Health Minister Ryan Park has emphasised the importance of creating more pathways to care outside the traditional hospital setting.
This approach improves patient flow within hospitals and relieves pressure on emergency departments.
The funding is expected to free up almost 9000 hospital bed days each year.
The investment will go towards additional staffing and developing a virtual care infrastructure.
This technological advancement will enable healthcare professionals to video-call patients remotely and monitor their conditions.
The state government is also expanding the list of conditions eligible for HITH, which includes cellulitis, pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and urinary tract infections.
Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospitals are set to participate in the expanded program, with more locations to be announced.
This is just one of the many initiatives funded by the government to help relieve the pressure on the healthcare system.
Other initiatives include $70 million allocated to emergency departments and $100 million to urgent care facilities.
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