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"Grateful for the Care at Home service"

About: Hospital in the Home (Swan Hill District Health) Swan Hill District Hospital / Emergency Department

(as a service user),

My two children became Care at Home patients when diagnosed with Covid. We were automatically added to the program and contacted by staff which was fantastic in itself, as it was one less thing we had to navigate during a stressful time.

Throughout the following 20 days, we had daily Telehealth appointments with Dr’s or nurses. These were well organised and the staff that attended to us were always friendly and helpful. Additional support was provided where needed including Dr consults and the home delivery of medications. Halloween treats were even delivered to all the children quarantining with Covid which I felt was such a kind and thoughtful gesture.

I also required a tetanus injection during the quarantine period. The Dr and nurses organised me to receive this via the Emergency Department, with a staff member providing this to me in my car so isolation protocols were maintained. It worked so well and the support and flexibility of Emergency Department staff was also greatly appreciated.

Overall I just wanted to thank all the staff involved in our care. Care at Home was a brilliant service and we were so grateful for the care we received.

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Response from Peter Abraham, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Offices, Swan Hill District Health 2 years ago
Peter Abraham
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Offices,
Swan Hill District Health
Submitted on 18/11/2021 at 12:12 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 1:09 PM


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Dear SH14,

I was very pleased to receive and read your story regarding the care provided to you and your family during what must have been a very challenging time for you.

We are very proud of the SHDH care at home (virtual care service) in its ability to respond so well to the recent rapid increase in COVID cases in the community.

Our care team have done, and continues to do an amazing job across SHDH. Your letter of support is greatly appreciated and I will be sharing your story with the Care at Home and the Emergency Department teams, as well as with the wider SHDH staff group.

Thank you for taking the time to write to us.

Kind Regards,

Peter

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Response from Maddi Hoare, Hospital in the Home, Swan Hill District Health 2 years ago
Maddi Hoare
Hospital in the Home,
Swan Hill District Health
Submitted on 26/11/2021 at 3:06 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 3:16 PM


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Dear SH14,

Thank you for taking the time to provide the Swan Hill Care @ Home team with such wonderful feedback. We are pleased to hear your comments on the telehealth consultations as this is a new method of service delivery of which is a valuable resource in the current environment.

We are also pleased that the care coordination between the Care @ Home team and Emergency Department flowed smoothly and reduced any additional stress that could have come from this situation.

I would also like to take the opportunity to thank you for your engagement in the Care @ Home program, it is greatly appreciated by all staff.

Regards,

Maddi

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