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OPH receives first peritoneal dialysis patient 11 June 2021 Cross-site collaboration has led to the admission of the first peritoneal dialysis patient to the OPH Young Adult Rehabilitation (YAR) Service. Gregory Nicholls was receiving dialysis at SCGH and was able to be transferred to OPH from vascular specialty after a complex acute 20 day stay. “Not only was the care I received at both SCGH and OPH excellent, I’m thrilled to be closer to home,” said Gregory. Previously patients receiving peritoneal dialysis could only be treated at SCGH however the OPH YAR team and Renal teams across our group have worked collaboratively to increase knowledge and skills to enable patients to receive continuous assisted peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) in rehabilitation which means that patients can now be transferred to OPH YAR if they meet rehabilitation criteria. Staff across both sites have worked hard to establish knowledge and skills in CAPD m... -
Thank you to the amazing Ward 5 staff at OPH 21 May 2021 A grateful family whose husband/father received care at Osborne Park Hospital presented staff with a hamper and card - here is their message of thanks. "To the amazing Ward 5 staff - doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, OT's, social workers, ward clerks, cleaners and food service assistance, Sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the care given to our much loved husband and father. You will always hold a special place in our hearts for your kindness to us as a family in our sadness. [Patient] received and was always grateful for the loving, supportive and encouraging care he received in 2015 and again in 2020 from his Ward 5 "family". He was passionate about his role as a volunteer in the Stroke Unit. His caring, happy positive disposition made him perfect for that role as he encouraged other patients to move forward in their therapies. His beautiful smile was always evident when he was on W... -
Rehabilitation Ward 2 now open at OPH 17 May 2021 Osborne Park Rehabilitation and Neonatal Project Although our official opening ceremony will take place in coming weeks, we're excited to see our brand-new F Block Rehabilitation Ward (Ward 2) is now officially open to patients! This contemporary 16-bed rehabilitation ward includes six existing stroke beds and 10 additional new rehabilitation beds that will absolutely improve our patients’ hospital and care experience for many years to come. Adjacent to Ward 2 is the new Therapy Garden – a purpose-built, wonderful outdoor space that will be used exclusively by our patients (and their visitors/support person). It has been purpose-built for patients to receive modern and functional rehabilitation services following a stroke, amputation or for those living with a neurological condition. We're excited to see both our inpatients and outpatients benefiting from such state-of-the a... -
Nurse Spotlight - OPH's Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Nurses 14 May 2021 In celebration of International Nurses Day 2021, we are shining a spotlight on our exceptional nurses. This year the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group is focusing on nurse innovation in the face of an unprecedented global health crisis. The pandemic has opened up opportunities for us to stop and explore what we do and how we do it, providing nurses a way to do things better. Today’s spotlight is on the Osborne Park ACAT Nurses who form part of a multidisciplinary Aged Care Assessment Team made up of Nursing, Social Work and Occupational Therapy. The Osborne Park ACAT Nurses participated in the development of a triaging service for ACAT that ensures the large volume of referrals and general enquiries are appropriately prioritised for assessments so that vulnerable older people receive aged care services in a timely manner. ACAT Nurses are also always available to ... -
Nurse Spotlight - OPH's Jeanine Alford 13 May 2021 In celebration of International Nurses Day 2021, we are shining a spotlight on our exceptional nurses. This year the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group is focusing on nurse innovation in the face of an unprecedented global health crisis. The pandemic has opened up opportunities for us to stop and explore what we do and how we do it, providing nurses a way to do things better. Today’s spotlight is on Jeanine Alford, Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward 4 at Osborne Park Hospital, for introducing the use of an electronic tool to help our medical, multidisciplinary (MDT) and nursing teams more accurately estimate a patient’s discharge date and ensure the patient’s rehabilitation outcomes are met. Accurately estimating discharge in a patient’s rehabilitation journey also helps our staff ensure patients’ length of stay meets benchmarked data or criteria...
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05/05/2021