Articles tagged with Health Professionals
Canterbury’s In-Home Care Service Transforms Healthcare, Frees Hospital Beds
1 week ago | 105 viewsCanterbury’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 healthcareRevolutionizing Heart Failure Care in Hawke’s Bay: Faster Treatment, Better Outcomes
4 months ago | 950 viewsA new digital model of care for heart failure in Hawke’s Bay is improving patient outcomes by offering faster treatment and reducing hospital visits. The remote patient monitoring pathway allows for tailored, home-based care with medication adjustments made from home. Results show significant improvements, including zero hospital readmissions within 30 days, improved appointment attendance, and faster medication titration, leading to increased capacity for clinical teams and quicker access to care for patients.
Tags: heart failure digital model of care remote patient monitoring Simeon Brown medication titration hospital visits health professionals Hawke’s Bay