Residential In Reach (RIR) offers specialty health care assessment and a rapid response service for people with complex medical conditions who are living in Residential Aged Care Facilities.
The primary aim of the service is to optimise the resident’s health and wellness and prevent future avoidable hospital admissions.
Our team comprises of Geriatricians and Palliative Care specialists, Aged Care and Medical Registrars, Nurse Practitioner and Aged Care Clinical Nurse Consultants. The team works closely with residents, families, Residential Care Facility staff and General Practitioners. Residents are assisted in achieving their goals, considering future health changes and decisions required with Advance Care Directives.
What to expect from the service?
Assessments and interventions may include:
- Comprehensive health assessment
- Review of medications
- Organising tests (e.g. chest X-ray, urine tests, blood tests)
- Provision of medications and/or fluids
- Family support meetings
- Education about medical conditions
- Supporting facility staff to identify early clinical deterioration and to action planned care in facilities
Appointment information
Cost:
Free
Location
Contact us
The Residential In Reach Office is open Monday to Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm