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Integrated Care for Complex Needs Working Party

Many elderly patients present complex medical and social challenges. They may suffer with "geriatric syndromes" such as cognitive impairment, poor mobility, falls, incontinence, and are at risk of experiencing functional decline during hospitalisations.

This may contribute to longer lengths of stay, increased risk of complications, iatrogenic events, impairment of physical performance and additional need for sub-acute and/or residential care.

The Integrated Care for Complex Needs Working Party will examine models for integrating care for frail, elderly people with complex needs, and determine where these models can be extended or duplicated in order to optimise care for this complex group.

Integrated Care for Clients with Complex Needs Working Party Report (PDF file 584KB)

Membership:

Dr Peter Hunter (Chair) - St Vincent's Health
Prof Gavin Becker - Melbourne Health
Ms Sue Daly - Department of Human Services
Ms Darnelle Eckersall - Municipal Association of Victoria
Ms Marianne Egan - Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre
Dr Jill Grogan - General Practice Divisions - Victoria
Ms Sandra Hills - Brotherhood of St Laurence
Ms Janet Laverick - Quality & Care Continuity Branch, DHS
Mr Alan Lilly - Caulfield General Medical Centre
Ms Libby Owen - Bundoora Extended Care Centre
Dr Elizabeth Ozanne - The University of Melbourne
Ms Monica Pfeffer - Co-ordinated & Home Care Branch, DHS
Mr Silvio Pontonio - St Vincent's Health
Assoc Prof David Russell - Melbourne Health
Ms Ronda Schultz - Uniting Care Community Options
Dr Simon Stafrace - Caulfield General Medical Centre
Mr Paul Williamson - Department of Human Services

Key contact

Paul Williamson
Tel: 03 9616 1334
Email: paul.williamson@dhs.vic.gov.au