It has become a 'living document' which is continually reviewed, and the content updated as appropriate. Currently, the advice given to partners of women with breast cancer is being evaluated Pre-Admission Clinic Calvary Health Care ACT has a multidisciplinary approach to care where medical, nursing, allied health professionals, clerical staff and the patient and their carer, work together to support the patient. This approach optimises the continuum of care for the patient from their first contact with Calvary Health Care through to discharge into the community. The PAC endeavours to prepare, educate and inform patients about their surgery and their stay in hospital in a professional, friendly and dedicated manner. The nurse clinician works in close collaboration with the anaesthetist, the patient and Specialist.
Discharge planning begins at the time of booking for surgery.
Advice is available to patients from the Hospital's pain manager, stomal therapist, breast care nurses, infection control co-ordinator and social work department. The EQuiP is a tool designed to help the facility to achieve improvements in patient care and hospital services. It also permits demonstration of achievements. As part of the EQuiP process, the facility opens itself to a four year process of inspection and review for accreditation by the Council.