Improved patient care at home

thanks to Gosford Hospital Auxiliary

Gosford Hospital Auxiliary has donated a handheld doppler for the Hospital in the Home Service (HiTH).

4 October 2023

 

CLINICAL Nurse Educator of HiTH, Marte Viljoen, said the doppler, which is worth $5,500, will greatly assist the team in providing clinical care to patients of the HiTH service in the comfort of their own homes.

 

“The doppler is used for the assessment and monitoring of vascular pressures and toe pressures. It allows clinicians to accurately assess patients’ circulatory and vascular health, improving health outcomes and preventing the progression of serious conditions such as peripheral artery disease, as well as assisting in improved healing and recovery,” Ms Viljoen said.

 

HiTH launched in July 2022 and is a model of care which allows suitable patients to stay at home and receive high-quality, acute care while also freeing up hospital beds for other patients.

 

Since 1998, Gosford Auxiliary has donated more than $436,000 to Gosford Hospital.

 

“This amazing sum has funded equipment and contributed to improvements in the care and comforts provided to patients,” Ms Viljoen said.

 

“We are so fortunate to have a dedicated group of auxiliary members raising money for Gosford Hospital. They are loved by staff and patients alike and we all look forward to their fundraising stalls. We are extremely appreciative and thankful for their time and efforts.”

 

Dates are now available for future fundraising stalls (which take place in the foyer at Gosford Hospital) as well as the auxiliary’s popular Christmas stalls:

 

• Thursday 5 October

 

• Thursday 2 November (Christmas stall)

 

• Thursday 7 December (Christmas stall)

 

• Thursday 21 December (Christmas stall)