Geriatric Evaluation and Management is an inpatient unit under the care of a geriatrician and multidisciplinary team, which includes nurses and a comprehensive team of allied health staff. It aims to manage the complex conditions associated with aging, cognitive dysfunction, chronic illness or disability. This includes subacute medical management, cognitive assessment, physical rehabilitation and discharge planning.
Current sites include Eastern Health Peter James, Eastern Health Wantirna, Eastern Health Angliss, Eastern Health Maroondah and Eastern Health Healesville.
The Inpatient Access Unit provides a single point of entry for referral to all Eastern Health sites. Referral to these services can be made by General Practitioner and Care Co-ordination teams.
Eastern Health Peter James
Address |
Mahoneys Road, Burwood East, Vic |
Contact |
Ph: (03) 9881 1807 Fax: (03) 9881 1886 |
Hours |
Referrals can be sent 24 hours per day 7 days per week. |
Eastern Health Healesville
Address |
377 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville |
Contact |
Ph: (03) 9881 1807 Fax: (03) 9881 1886 |
Hours |
Referrals can be sent 24 hours per day 7 days per week. |