The Regional Continence Service – Swan Hill is part of Home Nursing and Support Services and provides specialist continence nurse to attend assessment of bladder and bowel problems to the frail, aged and disabled.
Services Include:
• Individual continence assessment in the home or clinic
• Education and advice about bladder and bowel problems with a plan of management
• Advice about continence products and aids
• Assessment for eligibility to funding sources to support continence
• Referrals for further investigation
• Education and advice about urinary catheter management
• Advice for clients and carers regarding promoting continence management
• Education for health professionals and community groups
Eligibility:
Any person who is frail, aged or disabled that has bladder or bowel problems can access the service
The service covers areas of Swan Hill Rural City, Northern Buloke and Gannawarra shire,.
Who can refer?
• Self
• Doctor
• Carers, community services, case managers and other health professionals.
Referrals can be made through
Bendigo Health Referral Centre – Free call 1300 733 581 or Fax: 54547099
ereferral@bendigohealth.org.au
Connectingcare website -www.connectingcare.com.au
Fees:
This service is supported by funding from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments under the Home and Community Care (HACC) program. HACC fees apply.
Hours: Tues, Thursday and Friday 9-5pm