Articles tagged with Allied Health

Canterbury’s In-Home Care Service Transforms Healthcare, Frees Hospital Beds

3 weeks ago | 141 views

Canterbury’s Acute Demand Management Service, celebrating 25 years, provides in-home care to around 110 patients daily, reducing hospital admissions and freeing up beds for those needing hospital-level care. Overseen by primary care doctors and supported by skilled nurses and specialists, the service manages a wide range of conditions and delivers thousands of care packages and diagnostic tests annually. This community-based approach ensures timely, tailored treatment in patients' homes, improving satisfaction and optimizing healthcare resources in the region.

Tags: Simeon Brown Canterbury Christchurch Hospital Acute Demand Management Service primary care doctors community nurses allied health professionals mobile acute nursing team New Zealand healthcare

Wellington Hospital’s New Stroke Pathway Speeds Rehab and Improves Outcomes

1 month ago | 181 views

Wellington Regional Hospital has implemented a new stroke pathway that accelerates rehabilitation and improves patient outcomes by providing coordinated assessments within 72 hours to determine the best recovery setting. This approach has reduced hospital stays, shortened waiting times for specialist rehabilitation, and increased access to care, including more home-based rehabilitation. The pathway enhances communication, expands capacity, and supports stroke patients in regaining independence and living healthier lives.

Tags: Simeon Brown Wellington Regional Hospital stroke pathway rehabilitation Allied Health Kenepuru Hospital stroke patients Health Minister New Zealand inpatient rehabilitation