What can be treated by Silver Chain Home Hospital?

Silver Chain Home Hospital is a virtual hospital in the community, providing 24/7 hospital-level acute and sub-acute care in patients’ homes throughout the Perth metropolitan region.

Our services cater for patients with a wide range of conditions, including:

• Conditions requiring rehydration therapy, including obstetrics-related hyperemesis (up to 22 weeks gestation) and gastroenteritis
• IV cannulation and commencement of IV therapy (under the supervision of a medical practitioner)
• Gastrostromy (PEG) tube reinsertions
• IDC/suprapubic catheter management
• Lacerations requiring suturing
• Urinary retention management strategies
• Wound care management
• Constipation management
• Conditions requiring anticoagulation therapy, including Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolus (PE), pre and post procedure arrangement

Learn more about Silver Chain Home Hospital and the benefits for you, as a GP, and your patients. Find out who’s eligible for Silver Chain Home Hospital care, or sign up for a GP workshop for more information about utilising our services.