Wound Care in the Home
We’ve partnered with healthcare providers to give eligible members, where clinically appropriate, the option to receive wound care treatments at home.
Use our Find a Provider to find a registered Wound Care at Home provider so you can begin the referral process.
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About Wound Care in the Home
This service helps to:
Reduce time and money spent travelling, and waiting for, treatment at the hospital
Minimise the risk of any infections your patients may catch during their hospital visits
Improve support and connection with the clinical staff with one-on-one appointments
Give your patients more control over their treatment
Receive treatment in a comfortable, familiar, and private environment
Cause less disruption to your patients’, and their families’, daily lives.
What to expect
1. Find a provider
2. Provider contacts your patient
Once your referral has been processed, the service provider will contact your nib patient about their availability and treatment plan. They will book in a time for treatment 2-3 days post hospital discharge.
3. Regular reports
The service provider will provide regular reports to you on how your patient’s treatment is going.
1. Find a provider
2. Provider contacts your patient
Once your referral has been processed, the service provider will contact your nib patient about their availability and treatment plan. They will book in a time for treatment 2-3 days post hospital discharge.
3. Regular reports
The service provider will provide regular reports to you on how your patient’s treatment is going.