Aged Care and Home Visit Services | NEWCASTLE

Aged Comprehensive Health Checks

• Medication Management Reviews (approx. 60 minutes)

  This review aims to maximize the benefits from your medication regimen and prevent medication-related problems through a team approach, involving both your GP and a home visit from your preferred community pharmacy.

• Health Check for people aged 75 and older (annual) (approx. 60 – 90 minutes)

  This check is for all patients aged 75 or older and provides a structured way of identifying health issues and conditions that are potentially preventable or that may benefit from interventions in order to improve health and quality of life. It provides an opportunity to discuss with your doctor or practice nurse any issues that are affecting your overall health and wellbeing.

• Health Check for Residents of Residential Aged Care Facilities

  This check is for permanent residents of an aged care facility and provides a structured way of identifying health issues and conditions that are potentially preventable or that may benefit from interventions in order to improve health and quality of life. This check involves a comprehensive assessment of the resident’s physical function (including activities of daily living and falls, psychological function (including cognition and mood), pain management, foot care, skin integrity, continence, hearing, vision and oral health.

• Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) Program (approx. 60 – 90 minutes)

  The CVC Program is a targeted program for Gold Card holders living in the community who have one or more chronic conditions (congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, pneumonia) that increase their risk of unplanned hospitalisations. Your GP and practice nurse will work closely with you on a regular basis to help you understand your health needs, assist you in better managing your conditions and to coordinate the various aspects of your care. Your care plan will be regularly reviewed and you will be given a patient friendly version of the plan to take home and keep handy as a reminder of your medications, appointments and health goals.