Acute hospital in the home care | Epworth at Home
Experience the Epworth quality of care in the comfort of your own home.
Ask your doctor if Epworth at Home - Hospital Care (formerly Hospital in the Home, or HITH) might be right for you.
This is a 24 hour service. For general enquiries, please call during business hours 8am to 4pm.
In an emergency phone 000.
Then contact us on the number above.
In this section:
Overview
- About Epworth at Home - Hospital in the Home
- Information for patients
- Information for GPs and specialists
- Referring to Epworth at Home - Hospital in the Home
About Epworth at Home - Hospital in the Home
Epworth at Home - Hospital in the home brings the trusted quality of Epworth hospital care directly to your home.
Our 24-hour hospital in the home service is designed to deliver medical, nursing and allied health care in the comfort, convenience and privacy of your own environment – without compromising on clinical standards.
Why choose hospital in the home?
Epworth at Home – Hospital in the home allows you to receive hospital-level treatment while remaining in familiar surroundings. You are still considered an admitted patient, but your care is delivered at home by Epworth’s experienced team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
This service can help you:
- Leave hospital earlier
- Avoid a hospital stay altogether
- Recover with greater comfort and flexibility
What treatments can Epworth at Home - Hospital in the home deliver?
Epworth at Home - Hospital in the home includes:
- Intravenous therapies (antibiotics, antivirals, fluids, steroids, blood clot prevention)
- Blood transfusions and blood products
- Pain management
- Complex wound care
All services are delivered by Epworth clinicians as part of your hospital in the home care plan.
How can I access Epworth at Home - Hospital in the home
To access hospital in the home, you’ll need a referral from your GP, treating doctor or Epworth specialist. If eligible, you may be offered hospital in the home care during your hospital stay or after a visit to the emergency department.
You can also ask your doctor if hospital in the home is right for you.
Who can refer me to Epworth at Home - Hospital in the home?
We accept referrals from:
- Epworth emergency departments
- Epworth wards
- Other hospitals
- GPs and consultants
What does it cost to have hospital in the home and Epworth at Home services?
Most private health insurers cover:
- Hospital in the home
- Chemotherapy in the home
- Rehabilitation in the home
- Community integration
We’ll check your coverage for you in advance. You can also contact your health insurance provider to discuss coverage.
Contact us
General enquiries (8am–4pm):
Phone: 0461 383 762
Email: [email protected]
Emergency:
Phone 000, then contact us.
Referring to Acute hospital in the home care | Epworth at Home
Referral steps:
- Call Epworth at Home - Hospital in the home on 0461 383 762
Provide:- Details of care required
- Treating doctor’s approval
- Patient details and health fund
- Transfer date and expected treatment duration
- Complete the referral checklist (PDF, 32KB)
- Send the checklist via:
- Fax: 9426 6856
- Email: [email protected]
Include relevant documents (e.g. drug chart, wound chart for VAC therapy)
- Review: Our hospital in the home doctor will assess the patient – usually within 24 hours.
Epworth Richmond
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89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
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Emergency Department is open 24 hours