Quality of Care Report - Ballarat Health Services
Quality of Care Report - Ballarat Health Services
Quality of Care Report - Ballarat Health Services
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suitability for transplantation, or theoption <strong>of</strong> peritoneal dialysis.During 2007-2008 the dialysis unitprovided 5374 episodes <strong>of</strong> treatment.To improve the service to you we haveestablished a pre-dialysis nursecoordinator for a 12 month trial periodin January 2008 to develop andsupport pre-dialysis education to betterprepare patients for the progression todialysis with a matured vascular accessand knowledge about dialysis options.Aids and EquipmentDialysis Nurse Andrew Hull with dialysis client Judith BartlettDialysisWhat happens if you need to havedialysis?<strong>Ballarat</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> Dialysis is asatellite unit <strong>of</strong> the North West DialysisService <strong>of</strong> the Royal MelbourneHospital.It provides optimal care to patients inthe Grampians region with end stagerenal disease (ESRD), as well as acuterenal failure. The service strives forreliable efficient haemodialysistreatment and making a positivedifference to the quality <strong>of</strong> patient6000500040003000200010000lives.A support service is provided for othersatellite units, including Donald, Ararat,Maryborough, Horsham, Daylesfordand Bacchus Marsh.Haemodialysis is also provided forpatients (including interstate andinternational), wishing to holiday in theregion, when spaces are available.Renal replacement therapy is providedin the form <strong>of</strong> haemodialysis, involvingthe use <strong>of</strong> a machine to pump bloodthrough an extra circuit and filter. Thistreatment may be permanent ortemporary, depending on the patient’sDialysis Unit statistics - Number <strong>of</strong> treatments1991 1993 1995 1997 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008Number <strong>of</strong> treatments<strong>Ballarat</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> toadminister $2.5 million program<strong>Ballarat</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong>’ Aids andEquipment Program is set to play amajor role in the State Government’s$2.5 million vehicle modificationsubsidy scheme.The <strong>Ballarat</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> program,led by Jeni Burton Manager, won thecontract ahead <strong>of</strong> 29 other similarschemes from across the state. Thefunding will see more than 220Victorians with a disability and theirfamilies benefit from easier vehicletransport. Under the scheme, financialassistance will be available for the firsttime for private vehicle modifications.The subsidy will assist people with adisability who require modifications todrive or travel as a passenger in theirvehicle. A maximum subsidy <strong>of</strong> up to$10,000 will be available to assistpeople with a disability to convert theircar for wheelchair access.The subsidy can provide assistance withspecialised lifters, carriers and trailersfor wheelchairs, ramps fixed to avehicle and modified driving controls toenable a person with a disability todrive. <strong>Ballarat</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> is excitedto be playing such an integral role inthe delivery <strong>of</strong> the program as wecontinually work to improve the healthand wellbeing <strong>of</strong> our clients, theirfamilies and the community. If yourequire any further information onapplying for the subsidy you cancontact the program <strong>of</strong>ficer on(03) 5320 3715.25<strong>Ballarat</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2007-08
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