Dear Whiddon Moree, Residents Families and Representatives,<\/p>\n
Community Virtual Nursing Program<\/strong><\/p>\n Whiddon Moree is pleased to be participating in the Amplar Health Community Virtual Nursing (CVN) Program, a pilot program funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.<\/p>\n The program provides our residents and care team with 24\/7 access to experienced Registered Nurses via secure phone and video technology, providing additional clinical support and access to specialised nursing advice when required.<\/p>\n Importantly, this service does not replace our existing Whiddon staff or current care arrangements. It is an additional service designed to work alongside and support our existing care team.<\/p>\n The virtual nursing team can provide specialised support in areas including complex wound care, pain management, end-of-life care, behaviours of concern, continence, pressure care and PEG\/stoma\/catheter management.<\/p>\n Consent Required<\/strong><\/p>\n Participation in the program requires consent from the resident or their representative.<\/p>\n For residents who require consent from their Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) or Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPOG), a consent form is here.<\/a><\/p>\n We kindly ask that you complete and return the consent form as soon as possible to:<\/p>\n