General Services at Ashford Hospital
Intensive Care Unit
Ashford Hospital has a fully equipped Level 3, 12 bed Intensive Care Unit to provide a high acuity of care should the need arise. The Intensive Care Unit is able to provide a number of advanced respiratory, cardiac and renal support therapies. A dedicated team of Intensive Care Consultants and specialised nurses provide 24 hour care.
Surgery
Ashford Hospital offers a wide range of surgical procedures including laser and laparoscopic. There are 8 theatres, 7 general and 1 dedicated cardiothoracic theatre in addition to a Procedure Room, all equipped with state of the art technology. Our surgeons and anaesthetists are amongst Adelaide's finest and are on call 24 hours a day.
Surgical specialties:
- Cardiothoracic
- Dental Surgery
- General Surgery
- Gynaecology
- Obesity Surgery
- Orthopaedic
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Urology
- Vascular
Surgeons wishing to discuss regular and ad-hoc theatre time please contact (08) 8375 5222 and request to speak to the:
- Perioperative Services Manager - Nicole Russell-Higgins or
- After Hours Hospital Coordinator
Hospital In The Home (HITH)
Hospital In The Home (HITH) is a program offering patients the opportunity to continue their care at home, with the approval of their specialist. Ashford Hospital is able to provide patients with a flexible care plan, designed to suit their individual needs whilst at home. Instead of remaining in hospital, the patient will be visited by Ashford Hospital nurses at home. HITH is a direct substitute for in–hospital care, and is billed to the health funds in the same way as a hospital admission.
What Assistance Is Available?
Care directed by the patient's specialist including:
- Advanced Wound Management
- Specialised Medication Management
- Allied Health Services
- Coordination of Medical Equipment
- Oncology Medication Management
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Facilitating early discharge form hospital
Referrals are made to the program by the specialist.
Contact HITH:
- Phone: (08) 8375 5917
- Fax: (08) 8375 5916
Diabetes Services
Ashford Diabetes Service has a Credentialed Diabetes Educator:
- Wendy Martin (BSa, RN, CDE)
In-patient care involves education of newly diagnosed patients, those admitted with diabetes related illness and/or patients changing treatment regime.
Our out-patient service assesses and reviews over individuals referred by endocrinologists, GPs, obstetricians, nursing services and self-referral. We have agreements with the majority of health funds with no out of pocket expense to the client.
A new Medicare initiative, Enhanced Primary Care plans, allow GPs to refer public patients to this service.
An area of growth is insulin pump commencement. People with Type 1 diabetes are usually covered for this prosthesis and require out patient work-up and an in patient admission for stabilisation.
For further information on this service, please contact our dedicated Diabetes Educators listed above on (08) 8375 5222.
