- Innovative pilot to provide wearable
technology and at home allied health support for older Western Australians
leaving hospital
- Wearable technology including duress alarms
and daily check-ins helping older Western Australians recover safely at home
- $20.3 million Winter Strategy investment to
allow elderly patients more access to care from their home
- Cook Labor
Government is supporting initiatives to help older Western Australians remain
in the comfort of their own homes
The Cook Labor Government is investing $20.3 million in the new
TCP@Home+ pilot, providing older Western Australians with extra around the
clock monitoring and wellbeing checks from the comfort of their home.
Strengthening on the Transition Care Program (TCP), this pilot is being
delivered as part of the Cook Labor Government's $140 million Winter Strategy,
which is investing in innovative ways to improve patient flow, strengthen care
for older people, and help them recover safely at home.
After a hospital stay, TCP@Home+ provides nursing, personal care, allied
health support plus technology that enables a rapid response when a person
experiences a health or wellbeing concern.
The initiative delivers wearable alert devices that are automatically
activated to inform providers, enabling rapid responses to assist with the
welfare of the older person.
The alert system is monitored 24/7 and supported by daily wellbeing
checks and provides an additional layer of safety and reassurance alongside
standard TCP services.
The pilot program will support up to 240
older people each year to return home safely after hospitalisation.
The Cook Labor Government through the Department of Health and in
partnership with aged care providers will deliver the trial, funded with $20.3
million over four years.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"This nation-leading program is another excellent example of how my government
is supporting the wellbeing of all Western Australians.
"This wearable technology monitors patients around the clock so that
they can remain in their home with allied and nursing support following a
hospital stay.
"The program, which is being delivered through out $140 million Winter
Strategy, not only enhances safety but helps restore independence for older
Western Australians."
Comments attributed to Aged Care and Seniors
Minister Simone McGurk:
"This model of care means older Western Australians can benefit from
increased reassurance and safety in the comfort of their own homes, while they
recover after a hospital stay.
"This new virtual alert monitoring offers older Western Australians
security and appropriate care in their own home as they regain their
independence.
"By working closely with aged care providers, the Cook Labor Government
is strengthening aged care pathways for older Western Australians."
Comments attributed to Health and Mental
Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"Every older Western Australian deserves to recover with confidence and
the right support after a stay in hospital. That's why we're enhancing the
Transition Care Program with innovative wearable technology that provides an
extra layer of safety and reassurance as people recover at home.
"This program is already delivering real results for our health system
by supporting older Western Australians to return home safely after a hospital
stay.
"This is another example of the Cook Labor Government investing in
smarter, more compassionate health care that delivers better outcomes for
patients.
"We are supporting the wellbeing of all Western Australians and
investing in smart and compassionate health care."
