Rockingham Health Services
- Service: Rockingham General Hospital
- Location: Rockingham - Phone: 08 9599 4000
- Description: Hospital Services
- Service: Waikiki Private Hospital
- Location: Rockingham - Phone: 08 9550 0222
- Description: Waikiki Private Hospital is committed to being a leading provider of health care services by delivering high quality outcomes. Our facility is licensed by the WA Department of Health and implements a quality management system in accordance with the International Quality Standards. This ensures that only the highest standard of patient care is given by our staff.
- Service: Rockingham Psychology
- Location: Rockingham - Phone: 08 9528 4447
- Description: Being mentally healthy means feeling good about yourself, good about others and good about what you do. You enjoy the simple things in life, are interested in what’s going on in the world and feel optimistic about the future.
- Service: Port Kennedy Medical Centre
- Location: Port Kennedy - Phone: 08 9524 6611
- Description: 2 Endeavour Dr Port Kennedy WA 6172
- Service: Warnbro Medical Centre
- Location: Warnbro - Phone: 08 9593 2000
- Description: 643 Safety Bay Road Waikiki
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There is a large network of public hospitals and nursing posts spread across the State to provide accessible health care to all communities. There are also hospital support services and palliative care facilities.
HOSPITALS
Hospitals provide a broad range of in-patient and out-patient health care services to match the needs of the community.
IN-PATIENT SERVICES
In-patient services include medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and rehabilitation services. Many hospitals also provide mental health services and services for older people Out-Patient Services Most hospitals provide out-patient services including emergency services, day procedures, diagnostic and assessment services, and therapy services. Hospitals also support various community based programs to prevent or reduce the need for hospitalisation.
NURSING POSTS AND NURSING CENTRES
Nursing posts and nursing centres can offer basic health care and treatment. Qualified nurses staff these centres and doctors visit on a routine basis. The Silver Chain Nursing Association runs a number of these centres. Information about opening times and emergency care is available from the centres.
PATIENT ASSISTED TRAVEL SCHEME (PATS)
Travel assistance is available to people needing to travel more than 100 kilometres (one way) to access the nearest available specialist service. It is designed to assist country residents to access the full range of essential medical services. The type of assistance offered includes travel and accommodation allowance and financial assistance for an escort or attendant if needed to accompany the patient. Applications for assistance must be completed by a medical practitioner and lodged before departure at the nearest country public hospital. Further information on the scheme can be obtained from country public hospitals or general practitioners in rural areas.