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Hospital in the home

An alternative to traditional hospital-based recovery by enabling qualified patients to recuperate in their familiar home environment

What we do

Research demonstrates that patients recover faster and more successfully in their home environment, experiencing fewer complications such as infection, delirium, or confusion compared to hospital-based recovery.

However, the program is not suitable for all patients, as some individuals require higher levels of care during their recovery period. The service accepts DVA Health Cards (both Gold and White) as payment when accompanied by a GP referral, making it accessible to Department of Veterans' Affairs clients. Patients remain under their hospital doctor's care throughout the program while receiving hands-on nursing support in their homes.

If you qualify for in-the-home services after your hospital visit, we will assign district nurses to support you on the road to recovery. You will remain under the care of your hospital doctor during this time, but our nurses will always be on hand to help.

District nurses are assigned to support patients throughout their recovery journey, providing caring and qualified assistance.

How to access this service

If you are under 65 years old, referrals can be made by service providers (GP, shire council, other health professionals, kinder teachers, teachers, maternal child health nurse, or paediatrician). You can also self-refer by contacting our intake team directly.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows:

Phone:
(03) 5997 9655

Email:
info@krhs.net.au

Fax:
(03) 5997 1248

Postal Address:
Kooweerup Hospital
P.O. Box 53, Koo Wee Rup
Vic, 3981

If you are over 65 years old, you need to be referred through My Aged Care. You can contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and ask to be referred to Kooweerup Hospital.

Get more details

For more information on Hospital In The Home please contact Kooweerup Hospital seven days a week.

When: Monday to Sunday 7.00 am– 4.00 pm
Phone:
(03) 5997 9655 (After hours: (03) 5997 9679)
Email: info@krhs.net.au 

Kooweerup Hospital
Address

215-235 Rossiter Rd
Koo Wee Rup VIC VIC 3981

Phone

(03) 5997 9655

After hours

(03) 5997 9679

Email

info@krhs.net.au

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