Year-in-Review-2021-22 - Flipbook - Page 36
Balmain Hospital
Balmain Hospital has been caring for
our community since 1885.
It is a specialist hospital for aged care, rehabilitation
and general medicine through the General Practice
Casualty. Our staff provide high quality holistic care
for people living in Sydney’s inner west.
With strong links to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital,
Balmain is part of the network of hospitals in Sydney
Local Health District.
Highlights:
• Continued to support the COVID-19 pandemic
response including COVID-19 testing at Balmain
General Practice Casualty, an inpatient vaccination
program and the provision of nearly 30,000
occasions of service delivered by telehealth to
ensure continued care for patients.
Achieved accreditation by
the Australian Council on
Healthcare Standards in
November 2021.
• Achieved accreditation by the Australian Council
on Healthcare Standards in November 2021.
• Launched the Virtual Rehabilitation model of care
in collaboration with rpavirtual.
• Implemented trial of an NDIS Support Coordinator
to streamline applications and support early
interventions for patients living with disability.
Provided care to 1210
inpatients and delivered
36,083 outpatient
occasions of service.
• Delivered pharmacy education to outpatients
enrolled in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
• Achieved more than 90 per cent of all inpatients
having a Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)
recorded in eMeds.
• Implemented Microsoft Teams for improved
communication and business tools.
• Completed painting and building works in the
General Practice Casualty to improve the facilities
and make them more inviting for our community.
• Commenced implementation of a mobile duress
system at Balmain Hospital for General Practice
Casualty staff.
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Nearly 30,000 occasions
of service delivered by
telehealth to ensure
continued care during the
COVID-19 response.
Sydney Local Health District
