Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Unit Manager: Ms Elizabeth Ryke
Hours: 7.30am – 8.30pm seven days a week

Hospital in the Home provides short-term acute care for patients with specific medical conditions who choose to receive inpatient care in their own home. Patients admitted to HITH are considered to be inpatients of the hospital and may be admitted to HITH from the Emergency Departments at Western or Sunshine Hospitals, Outpatients Departments or from a general ward at Western or Sunshine Hospital. All referrals to HITH must be faxed. The HITH nurse will assess patients prior to acceptance into the program.

Hours of operation are 7.30am to 8.30pm, seven days a week. Out of hours there is a nurse on call for patients to contact and for new internal referrals.

GPs cannot at this stage refer to HITH directly, however, patients who had their PEG inserted at Western Health will be treated. Please call 8345 1793 (between 7.30am and 4.00pm) and 0438 599 095 out of these hours.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: This service offers assessment and treatment to maximise patients' capacity for optimal engagement in meaningful occupations and activities of daily living. The following areas may be assessed: physical, sensory, psycho-social, neuro-behavioural/cognitive, environmental, vocational, driving.

A management plan is developed for each individual, and may include:
•Specific treatment for assessed deficits
•Home assessment and liaison regarding home modifications and other discharge
planning requirements
•Involvement of relevant significant others in OT sessions
•Information on community resources and access
•Management techniques and education about the nature of the disease or deficit
•Practical advice on equipment, and strategies to reduce the burden of care

There is an occupational therapy service in most inpatient areas of the health service, except for women's health. Outpatient services are provided to the Community Rehabilitation Centre and paediatric patients at Sunshine Hospital, and to Hand Clinic patients only at Western Hospital. No other outpatient services are offered.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Eligible clients will receive an initial assessment, followed by participation in a 10 week program twice per week. This program consists of 2 hours of exercise and 1 hour per week of education on Understanding CHF and its Symptoms, Diet and Nutrition, Medication Management, Psychological and Emotional Issues, Exercise, Stress Management, Energy Conservation and Social Supports.
Program times are Monday 10:30 to 12:30, and Wednesday 1:00 to 2:00

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Monday morning

Consultants:
Mr Felix Behan, Unit Head
Mr Mark Baldwin
Mr Julian Peters – fortnightly
Mr Frank Bruscino-Raiola – 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: By referral

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Friday afternoon.
Consultants:
Assoc Professor Harry Teichtahl
Dr David Cunnington
Dr Simon Frenkel
Sleep studies are ordered via the Sleep Disorders Outpatient Clinic and via respiratory/sleep physicians on staff to Western Health.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: The pulmonary rehabilitation program involves exercise and education sessions for patients with chronic lung conditions. Program goals are to achieve and maintain participant's maximum level of function, independence and self-management. Programs take place in a small group setting, which allows each participant to be closely monitored while enjoying the support and company of other people.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: This service manages the care of patients who are identified as being at risk of losing their independence. They are usually medical patients leaving RAMU. A multidisciplinary team led by a geriatrician manages patient care and discharge planning.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Monday morning

Consultant and Clinic Details:
Mr Felix Behan (Unit Head) Monday Morning
Mr Mark Ashton Monthly basis
Mr Julian Peters Alternate Monday
Mr Mark Baldwin Monday morning
Mr Frank Bruscino-Raiola Monday morning

(See also Hand clinic)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Monday afternoon

Consultant: Dr Richard Travers, Unit Head

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details:
Thursday and Friday mornings (in Sleep Disorders Unit)
Friday afternoon (1st Floor Outpatients)

Therapist: Mrs Georgette McHaileh

Outpatient service for patients using CPAP therapy for sleep apnoea.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Flexible and rigid bronchoscopies are used at Western Hospital.

Referrals for this procedure are only accepted via Respiratory Outpatients or Thoracic Surgical Outpatients.

Patients undergoing this procedure will not require an overnight stay, however they will require someone to take them home following the procedure and to stay with them overnight.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The laboratory performs a full range of pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, gas transfer factor measurement, lung volumes, non-specific bronchoprovocation test and arterial blood gas estimations.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Surgical Unit F Sub-specialty - Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery
Clinic Details: Monday morning
Consultants:
Mr Trevor Jones, Unit Head
Ms Meron Pitcher
Mr Jack Swann
Mr Anthony Hyett
Mr Jason Winnett

Surgical Unit E Sub-specialty-Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Surgery
Clinic Details: Wednesday afternoon
Consultants:
Professor Steven Chan, Unit Head
Mr Graeme Thompson
Mr Rodney Jacobs
Mr Ian Michell
Mr Val Usatoff

Surgical Unit G Sub-specialty Colorectal Surgery
Clinic Details: Western Hospital - Thursday morning
Consultants:
Mr Stephen McLaughlin, Unit Head
Mr Ian Faragher
Mr Iain Skinner

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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Wednesday morning

Consultants:
Assoc Professor Michael Green, Unit Head, Oncology
Dr Richard DeBoer Oncologist
Dr Joe Ding Oncologist
Dr Joe Fan Oncologist
Dr Peter Gibbs Oncologist
Dr Lara Lipton Oncologist
Dr S Ngan Radiation Oncologist
Dr Shirley Wong Oncologist

Direct referrals from general practitioners are accepted. Day Chemotherapy is administered in the Oncology Ward, Western Hospital. (See also Palliative Care Services)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: CPX tests provide a dynamic assessment of cardiac and respiratory function.
CPX testing may be indicated in two main groups of patients.

*Patients scheduled for major surgery, e.g. anterior resection, major vascular surgery or thoracic surgery who are either over 60 years of age or are known to have cardiac or pulmonary disease are tested as outpatients prior to surgery

*Medical patients for investigation of respiratory or cardiac disease

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The SUMITT program was established to meet the needs of people aged 16-64 experiencing comorbidity of substance use and serious mental illness. The program home base is located at DASWest with satellite services established in all Area Mental Health Services located in the North West of Victoria, including four regional services: Ballarat Health, Barwon Health, Goulburn Valley Health and South West Health Care.

The program is a specialist service which aims to provide a clinical service and a training and education program for clinical workers. Clients are referred directly to clinical workers located in the Area Mental Health Services, DASWest and Moreland Hall.

To refer to this service, please contact the duty worker.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Direct bookings may be made by General Practitioners for Pensioners and Health Card Holders by faxing the Endoscopy Booking and Referral Form. For other categories of patients first contact the Gastroenterology Registrar. Please advise on the form if patient is on anti-coagulants, insulin or has other special medical or social needs. In most instances, we will book your patient within 14 days. A written report will be forwarded to you.

Patients must fast for six hours prior to the test. Patients should not have a heavy breakfast if the test is being done in the afternoon and should not take antacids for 24 hours prior to the test. Blood pressure tablets and other medications should be continued.

Patients undergoing this procedure do not require overnight admission, however they will require someone to take them home from hospital following the procedure and to stay with them overnight. If you have any queries regarding this procedure, please contact the Endoscopy Unit on 8345 6338.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: The service offers support, education and community liaison to patients, families, general practitioners and other healthcare professionals.

Co-ordinator: Ms Sue Casanelia

The Respiratory Outreach Program provides services to patients admitted with asthma and COPD to hospital, patients are visited and provided with information and educational material about their condition. This includes discussions about smoking cessation, vaccination recommendations, available exercise programs, use of action plans and advice re correct use of prescribed medications and inhaler devices. Within 3 days of discharge from hospital, they will be reviewed by telephone to check on their progress.

A special hotline (Phone number 8345 6804) is in place to enable recently discharged patients with respiratory conditions to ring and talk to a respiratory nurse if they have any questions regarding their health. The nurse will assess the patient's requirements and implement interventions as required such as suggesting the patient visit their general practitioner, come to the Emergency Department, or seek social work assistance.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Consultants: Dr Maria Coperchini
Palliative Care Registrar
Palliative Care Nurse
Consultant: Ms Karen Wintels

How to Refer:
Contact Karen Wintels – Hospital switchboard 8345 6666 and ask for pager 164.
Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: INPATIENT SERVICE

This service offers nutrition assessment and education for conditions requiring nutrition intervention including nutrition support, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, gastroenterology and all aspects of renal nutrition including peritoneal and haemodialysis. Referrals (preferably electronic) are accepted for hospital inpatients.


OUTPATIENT SERVICE

At Western Hospital, outpatient referrals are received from hospital outpatient clinics only. A dietetic service is also provided to the Diabetes Education Clinic, Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Obesity Clinic.

At Sunshine Hospital, referrals are accepted from staff within the hospital, also shared care GPs, private consulting rooms at Sunshine Hospital and Early Intervention agencies for women and children.

At The Williamstown Hospital, referrals are accepted from both hospital medical officers and GPs.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Friday afternoon

The service offers both Outpatient and Inpatient management and referral is via general practitioner or other medical specialist.

The Obesity Service is a multidisciplinary service, which includes input from the following team:
• Respiratory/Sleep Physicians
• Metabolic Physician (Endocrinologist)
• Behavioural Psychologist
• General Surgeon
• Exercise Facilitator
• Dietician

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Hazeldean Nursing Home is a 40 bed high level residential care facility, including four single rooms and nine shared rooms with ensuites each with four beds.

Hazeldean has 24-hour nursing cover, and local General Practitioners provide medical care to residents. Local pharmacies in Williamstown ensure services 24 hours a day.

The close proximity of The Williamstown Hospital means that some hospital services are provided at Hazeldean, including social work.

Hazeldean also has a visiting podiatrist and physiotherapist, as well as a comprehensive activities program providing lifestyle and leisure activities. Residents are mainly local Williamstown and district people and are encouraged to remain active within their community. Christian religious services are held at Hazeldean fortnightly.

Hazeldean welcomes visitation of residents by volunteer groups offering pet therapy. Presently, Marmalade is the facility cat, having adopted the facility in 2001.

The nursing home has a core group of volunteers who provide musical entertainment, assist with bingo and provide company for outings. The facility has access to the residential aged care bus for regular outings organised by the Activity Coordinator.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: This service provides assessment and management of adult inpatients presenting with disorders of communication and/or swallowing of various origins (including neurological, surgical, general medical and aged care). Services are provided across the continuum from the acutely ill through to rehabilitation as well as the support and maintenance of swallowing and communication in degenerative disorders as appropriate.

Adult outpatients are seen only at Western Hospital for the assessment and short-term management of voice disorders. Referrals must be made via the Western Hospital Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: DASWest is the major provider of drug and alcohol services to the western metropolitan area and offers both inpatient and outpatient services.

Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Dr Ian Kronborg Clinical Director, Drug and Alcohol
Ms Heather Johnson General Manager
Dr Mike McDonough Specialist in Addiction and Chronic Pain
Dr Wendy Schaeffer Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Dr Enrico Cementon Psychiatrist
Dr Christine Longman General Practitioner
Ms Roseanne Cluett Adult Services Manager
Ms Robyn Jordan Adult Residential Withdrawal Unit

Mr Matthew Berry Assessment & Referral Team

Home Based Outpatient Withdrawal

Simone Pica Substance Use Mental Illness Team

Greg Denham Training and Education

Mr Richard Marks Youth Outreach Team 49 Nicholson St

Louise Newing Youth Residential Withdrawal Unit

Clients are seen at DASWest as outpatients. The Adult Residential & Youth Residential unit (In-Patient Unit) operates 24 hours a day.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Tuesday Afternoon at Western Hospital

Consultants:
Dr Robert Newman
Dr William Chan
Dr David Irons

Cardiac stress test and echocardiograms can be arranged via this clinic.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Details:
Monday 9 am – 11 am Dr Swee Seow
Tuesday 12 noon – 1 pm Dr Robert Newman
Wednesday 11.30am – 1.30 pm Dr Antony Walton
Thursday 9am – 11 am Dr William Chan
Friday 10 am – 12 noon Dr Nicholas Cox

The test requires patients to walk on an exercise treadmill. The test is therefore not suitable for patients whose exercise capacities may be limited by conditions such as:

— Obesity
— Osteoarthritis - hips and knees
— COAD
— Peripheral vascular disease

Certain changes on the resting ECG also invalidate this test such as:

— Atrial fibrillation
— Left bundle branch block
— Paced rhythm
— Widespread ST-T changes
— WPW syndrome

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Book appointment:
Next Available Booking

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Additional Information: Hours may vary, please call to confirm.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Echocardiography, Doppler and Colour Flow Studies are available for inpatients and outpatients. Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE) services are only available through the Cardiology Advanced Registrar.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Tuesday morning

Consultants:
Dr Lawrie McMahon, Unit Head
Dr Schlomo Cohney
Dr John Katsoulis
Dr Murray Leikis

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Adult audiology services are only available at Western Hospital and are limited to patients referred via the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic and inpatients of Western Hospital.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic details: Friday morning

Consultants:
Dr Shane Hamblin, Unit Head
Dr Deepak Dutta
Dr Rosemary Wong

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic details: Friday once a month

Consultants: Dr Anne Howard, Unit Head
Dr Laura Scardamaglia
Dr Doug McColl – monthly

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II is structured according to the best-practice guidelines of the National Heart Foundation. Clients attend an initial assessment, and then attend classes once per week for seven weeks for supervised exercise and education. Patient goals normally include risk-factor modification, improving self-management capacity and restoration of previous function.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Referral forms (which must be signed by the Unit Doctor) are available from pre-admission clinic completed forms can be faxed to the Autologous Co-ordinator – Ms Frances Hammer.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Friday afternoons

Consultants: Assoc/Prof Harry Teichtahl
Dr David Cunnington

The service assesses and manages patients with sleep disorders including sleep apnoea syndromes, parasomnias, narcolepsy and hypersomnias.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: This service offers confidential advice and education to Western Health patients, their family members and/or carers across all three Western Health hospitals. Social workers provide assistance in relation to issues of emotional adjustment to health conditions and/or the hospitalisation experience. Social workers may utilize a range of approaches including individual counselling, family sessions and/or group-work. Social workers assess for a broad range of psychosocial needs in order to plan for appropriate discharge and may provide information about, and referral to, a range of community services. Specific assistance with arranging transfer to residential care facilities is provided by the Social Work Aged Care Team.

Whilst predominantly having an inpatient focus, the Social Work Department also provides support to some outpatient clinics, including Family Planning, Maternity Outreach & Support Service, Midwife Obstetrics Clinics, Young Mum's Group, Gynaecology Outpatients and Well Women's Clinic.

Referrals may be discussed with the senior social work clinicians by contacting the department.

Social Workers can be paged through the hospital switchboards.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The Patient Appliance Centre issues aids and equipment to assist inpatients with daily living tasks following discharge. Aids and equipment are recommended by the occupational therapist or physiotherapist and then issued by the coordinator of the Patient Appliance Centre.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Medical Director: Dr Craig French
Nurse Manager: Tony Trapani

The Western Health Intensive Care Unit has been situated at the Footscray campus of Western Health since July 2002.

The Western Health Intensive Care Unit is a 14-bed adult unit, delivering best practice across a wide variety of adult surgical and adult medical areas. The unit has specialist Intensive Care medical coverage, supported by registrars and residents, for the entire 24-hour period.

Specialist Critical Care nurses attend to patient care on a 24 hourly basis. The patient to nurse ratio in ICU is 1:1 and in high dependency is 1:2.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Reg Geary House Nursing Home is one of the key providers of residential care within the Melton community. The facility provides high care services to frail people who are referred by the Aged Care Assessment Service.

The facility boasts a modern purpose built building, spacious outdoor areas and a range of activity programs, as well as its own bus.

All staff at Reg Geary House aim to provide the highest quality care in an environment that ensures a sense of security, comfort, privacy and companionship.

Reg Geary House offers 30 beds, including 12 single rooms, and 9 shared rooms - each with 2 beds.

Reg Geary House provides 24-hour nursing cover, and local General Practitioners provide medical care to residents. Reg Geary House has 24-hour access to pharmacy services.

The nursing home has a visiting podiatrist, optometrist, audiologist, occupational therapist, dentist and physiotherapist, as well as a comprehensive activities program providing lifestyle and leisure activities.

The nursing home has volunteers who are involved in activities and outings.

The Activities Coordinator discusses activity options with each new resident. Reg Geary House has in-house activities every day and outings are arranged regularly, using the facility's own bus.

All residents receive a monthly activities program, which includes card games, art and craft, movies and musical afternoons.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information:

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information:

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Tuesday morning

Consultants:
Mr Bhadu Kavar
Mr Patrick Lo
Mr Niki Maaretns - Wednesday afternoon
Mr Teddy
Ms Kate Drummond

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

COMPLEX NEEDS

HARP provides Care Facilitation to patients who frequently attend the Sunshine or Footscray Emergency Departments as a result of chronic disease or complex psychosocial or medical issues.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The RDNS Liaison Service provides the vital link for clients requiring ongoing community nursing care. RDNS Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultants work with hospital staff and other health care services and providers to achieve continuing best health outcomes for clients via the following processes:
• Providing community focussed nursing assessments for patients
• Collaborating with hospital staff for discharge planning. This includes discussion of patients on-going needs and ensuring that all equipment, supplies and information has been provided prior to discharge.
• Participation in family case conferences
• Coordinating admission to RDNS including the scheduling of home visits by specialist and general nursing staff
• Collaboration with other Health professionals to assist/arrange other community services as needed eg. Home Help, Meals on Wheels.

When the Liaison CNC is not in attendance, please refer to the information folder 'Referral to RDNS' located on all wards and in major departments

Contact the RDNS Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant, in attendance at Western Hospital Monday - Friday

Western Hospital Footscray general switchboard 8345 6666

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Details: alternate Friday afternoons
Consultant: Dr Joseph Morton

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Wednesday and Friday morning

Consultant and Clinic Details:
Mr Chris Haw (Unit Head) Friday morning
Mr Robert Pianta Friday morning
Ms Anita Boecksteiner Wednesday morning
Mr John Clifford Wednesday morning
Mr Robert Steele Wednesday morning
Mr Richard Freeman Friday morning
Mr Ray Crowe Friday morning

This Clinic is for adult patients. New patients must bring x-rays in order to ensure most efficient use of consultant time. For paediatric orthopaedics please refer to Children's Outpatient Services.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Details: 24 hour, 7 days a week service for acute myocardial infarctions

The Cardiac Angiography Laboratory provides a modern diagnostic and treatment facility for the assessment of coronary artery disease and other cardiac conditions. The service is available after consultation with a Cardiologist for inpatients and elective outpatients.

Services include:
— Angiography
— Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, such as stenting
— Temporary and permanent cardiac pacemakers.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Tuesday morning

Consultants:
Professor Robert Helme Unit Head
Dr Zelko Matkovic
Dr Michael Poon

This clinic accepts referrals from Emergency, Outpatient Clinics and inpatients only. Direct referrals from GPs are not accepted at this time. Appointments for Neurophysidlogic Studies can be arranged through this clinic.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Monday morning

Consultants:
Mr Douglas Travis, Unit Head
Mr Dinesh Agarwal
Mr David Clarke
Mr David Ellis
Mr Owen Niall
Mr Mark Rosenthal
Ms Catherine Temalcos

There is also a monthly uro-oncology clinic conducted by Mr Mark Rosenthal
(For Continence Clinic, refer to Section 8: Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Subacute Services)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Consultants:
Dr A Speer
Mr Graeme Thompson
Dr Robert Chen


Referrals via the Gastroenterology Unit, by contacting the Gastroenterology Registrar through the hospital switchboard.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Manager: Ms Fiona Wilson

Western Health Infection Control Service provides a comprehensive infection control program aimed at preventing and reducing hospital associated infections.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Currently referrals for Nerve Conduction Studies are only accepted if the patient is initially referred via Neurology Outpatients.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Friday morning, once per fortnight

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Details: Alternate Friday afternoons
Consultant: Dr Joseph Morton

These clinics identify patients who would benefit from insertion of a permanent pacemaker, perform the periodical checks on the pacemakers and also recommend management of patients with ongoing arrhythmia problems.
These are Medicare funded clinics.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Western Hospital - Monday afternoon

Consultants: Dr Garry Lane, Unit Head

(See also Tuberculosis clinic)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Hospital patients are seen by a consultant Geriatrician on request of relatives, outside agencies or the staff of the referring hospital unit. This service is offered at each campus.
ACCS assists with care and discharge planning for aged people. Advice is offered about all aspects of the care of the aged such as acute medical diagnosis and treatment, nursing management, residential care - respite and long term, access to sub-acute care (geriatric rehabilitation and assessment services), community based services and care packages. Direct links with the regional ACAS can provide further information about the patient's home situation.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The pathology service operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Direct referrals are welcome. Private patients will be bulk billed.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Diagnostic Haematology
Full diagnostic haematology services are provided including morphology, bone marrow biopsies, flow cytometry, immunology, red cell serology, investigation of immune and non-immune haemolysis, coagulation and thrombotic disorders, including molecular screening investigation of haemoglobinopathy. The service also provides: telephone advice, an in-patient referral service specialising in non-malignant haematology especially haemostasis and thrombosis.

Chemical Pathology
Full diagnostic biochemical services are provided. Glucose tolerance tests and full lipid profiles require fasting from 10pm the previous night. Some drug assays need particular timing in relation to dosing: please consult the laboratory.

Microbiology
The service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Histopathology
Histopathology service - weekdays 8.30am – 5.30pm
Frozen sections must be booked 48 hours prior to procedure. Please book via 8345 6270.

Anatomical Pathology
Cytopathology service - week days 8.30am – 5.30pm
Fine needle aspiration bookings 8345 6270
Autopsy service – weekdays 8.30am – 5.30pm


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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Patients are assessed physically and emotionally for their suitability for surgery, and to plan appropriately for discharge.

Steps taken to ensure a smooth admitting process on the day of admission include:
• Pre-registration for admission
• Nursing and medical histories, anaesthetic screening and pharmacy interviews
• Consent form signed
• Education regarding procedure and anaesthetic
• Appropriate testing and review of results eg. ECG, radiology or pathology screening
• for discharge requirements, necessary referrals initiated and advice on preparation for discharge.


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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Diabetes Educator: Mrs Liz Borg (Pager No 508)

Internal referrals only. General Practitioners requiring educational material may contact Diabetes Australia – Victoria, 158 Durham Road, Sunshine, 3020 telephone 1300 136 588.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: In-patients only.

Closed weekends and public holidays.

The Western Health Pharmacy Service provides a comprehensive service to the wards and departments of Western Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, and The Williamstown Hospital.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: The Aboriginal Health Unit is passionate and committed to providing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community a safe and welcoming environment at all of our services. As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander using our services we will provide you and your family: * emotional, social and cultural support
*a connection between you and non-Indigenous staff
*assistance through the hospital system, including relevant referrals to other agencies
*ongoing training for WH staff including asking, as part of the admission process, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification. This allows staff to ensure that you have an opportunity to access the Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) and Koori Maternity Services (KMS) AHLO
*Koori Maternity Services (KMS). The role of the KMS –AHLO is to work with the Midwife to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families in their journey through: pregnancy and the antenatal period, labour and birth, the postnatal period (the first six to eight weeks of baby's life)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Wednesday afternoon

Consultants:
Mr Barry Beiles, Unit Head
Mr Gary Frydman
Mr Mark Lovelock
Mr Anthony Chan

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Manager: Ms Simone Pica

The SUMITT program was established to meet the needs of people aged 16-64 experiencing comorbidity of substance use and serious mental illness. The program home base is located at DASWest with satellite services established in all Area Mental Health Services located in the North West of Victoria, including four regional services: Ballarat Health, Barwon Health, Goulburn Valley Health and South West Health Care.

The program is a specialist service which aims to provide a clinical service and a training and education program for clinical workers. Clients are referred directly to clinical workers located in the Area Mental Health Services, DASWest and Moreland Hall.

To refer to this service, please contact the duty worker.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic details: Monday afternoon

Consultants:
Dr Ian Kronborg
Dr Steven Kolt
Dr Geeta Srivatsa

Gastrointestinal endoscopy can also be arranged via this clinic.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: This service offers assessment and treatment for high-risk patients and patients with diabetes who have an acute foot problem or ulceration, which may require wound management. After assessment patients requiring non-acute treatment may be referred to local agencies for ongoing care.

Referrals are accepted for:
• Current hospital inpatients
• Current outpatients attending the Western Hospital Vascular and Diabetes
clinics. Referrals are prioritised.
• Referrals from other clinics are accepted only for patients presenting with an
acute or high-risk problem. Please page the Podiatrist to discuss.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Monday, Thursday, Friday afternoons

Consultants:
Dr Hoan Tran

This service is managed by the Department of Human Services. No internal or external referrals are accepted.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Consultant: Dr Steven Kolt (Section head of luminal gastroenterology)

This clinic will provide advice to patients who are concerned about their personal risk of bowel cancer. Referrals will be those who have a family, or possibly personal history, of colorectal carcinoma or polyps. If patients are high risk, with a high likelihood of an inherited gene mutation, they will be redirected to a joint Familial Cancer Clinic for possible genetic testing. When cancers are likely to be sporadic, advice will be given about screening options. Patients will generally be seen only once. Referrals should be made by telephoning the above number.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Monday afternoon

Consultant: Dr Narin Bak

(See also: Hepatocellular carcinoma clinic)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Thursday mornings

Consultants:
Mr Max Maiyah, Unit Head
Mr Simon Ellul
Mr Glen Watson (every alternate 2 weeks)
Mr Dymo Diamantaras
Mr Ardo Zarihovic
(See also: Plastics, Faciomaxillary)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Book appointment:
Next Available Booking

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Additional Information: Hours may vary, please call to confirm.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Services include assessment and treatment of cardiac, respiratory, orthopaedic and neurological conditions and for those patients who require assessment / assistance with mobility problems. This includes service to children and to pre and post-natal women. Interventions may include gait training, techniques to improve respiratory capacity, provision of exercises, hydrotherapy and self-management programs. Gait aids and some braces may be provided. Discharge planning is provided including referral for post discharge physiotherapy if required either at Western Health or a Community Agency.

Referrals for outpatient physiotherapy are accepted for hospital patients only - exceptions to this are for Community Rehabilitation Centre referrals (see CRC entry in Aged care, Rehabilitation and Subacute Care).

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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Details: Professor Yean Leng Lim Thursday morning
Dr Nicholas Cox Friday morning


This service reviews patients who may require further intervention in the form of coronary angiography and /or angioplasty with or without stenting.
This is a Medicare funded clinic.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Patient Representative: Mr Shayne Smith

The Patient Representative at each hospital is available to assist patients, their relatives and friends, to resolve any problems they may have with hospital services.

Complaints are an integral part of the quality process of the hospital and provide the opportunity for the Executive team to review and improve hospital processes, thereby monitoring and enhancing the delivery of quality health care.

For prompt and courteous attention, all queries or complaints regarding patient care should be directed to the designated Patient Representative at the relevant hospital.

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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The Pastoral Care Department provides spiritual support, pastoral counsel and the administration of the Sacraments. Referrals may be made to any member of the onsite Chaplaincy team. Clergy and volunteers from a range of religious traditions including Christian, Islamic and Buddhist are also available to visit the hospital.
Information and Referrals may be made directly to the Pastoral Care office or Chaplains may be paged at the Enquiry Desk or through the Hospital Switchboard.

A quiet Room for meditation and prayer is situated on the Ground Floor, Gordon St Entrance, and available to all people. A Prayer Service is held each Tuesday afternoon at 2pm in the Prayer Room.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Wednesday afternoons

Consultants: Dr David Curtis

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic details: Friday afternoon

Consultants: Dr Anne Howard, Unit Head

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Head of Service: Ms Sara Russell
Hours of Service: 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week

Recent Admissions (within 48 hours)
For enquiries about recent admissions, General Practitioners should contact the unit resident via the hospital switchboard 8345 6666.

Other clinical information
May be requested by fax, phone or mail. If a patient has nominated the GP during their admission and has consented for information to be sent out, no additional patient authority is required. All other requests require signed consent from the patient.

Medico-Legal and Freedom of Information requests
Please contact the Freedom of Information Officer on 8345 6352

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Consultants:
Dr Kevin Bell Director & Interventional Radiologist
Dr Louise Bentley Radiologist
Dr Ivan Chaitowitz Ultrasound Radiologist
Dr Nick Ferris MRI Radiologist
Dr Jeremy Frank C.T. Radiologist
Dr Fraser Brown Nuclear Medicine Radiologist
Dr Robert Heng Radiologist
Mr Kevin Scott Chief Radiographer

A comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional radiology is available including:

Plain x-rays - usually no appointment is necessary.
General procedures - Including intravenous pyelograms (IVP), intravenous
cholangiogram (IVC), barium meals, barium enemas and venography.

CT scanning -A full range of CT examinations are available on our 2 multislice CTs, including guided biopsy and drainage.

Ultrasound - A full diagnostic service is provided including general ultrasound and small parts scanning, vascular ultrasound together with colour doppler and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Angiography DSA - Many angiograms can now be performed on a day or outpatient basis. Only the safe non ionic contrast is used.

Interventional procedures - A complete range of interventional procedures is offered including angioplasty. Many of these can be performed on a day or outpatient basis.

Nuclear Medicine Service - A comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service is available including Cardiac Stress Testing. The latest state of the art equipment is used to produce superior image quality and accurate diagnoses.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – Medicare rebate available

Requesting Examinations: Western Hospital Radiology referral pads may be obtained by contacting the department on 8345 6234.

A doctors letter of referral is also acceptable as an alternative.

Written Reports:

Privately referred patients may take their films and report with them. Otherwise, they will be sent to the referring doctor. Reports on public patients who have been examined in Western Hospital are available on receipt of a fax or letter from the general practitioner. This is a requirement to comply with our patient confidentiality obligations.
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Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Wednesday morning

Consultants:
Mr Simon Knight
Mr Alistair Royse
(See also Respiratory, Bronchoscopy)

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Currently this clinic functions as a stroke follow-up for inpatient discharged.

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
160 GORDON STREET, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Clinic Details: Tuesday afternoon

Consultant: Dr Carl Blesser