A LOCAL resident who has been a donor to Silverchain in the past, this week received a letter seeking further financial support for its home service.
Citing its record of providing care in the homes of older Australians, the silverchain letter outlines an “improved service for regional people”.
“For many generations, healthcare was provided in the community, with doctors and nurses making house calls, particularly to those that lived more remotely,” the letter states.
“At Silverchain, this community care is our heritage and a tradition we are proud to continue.” The letter urges a donation to “make real change in the way that Australians are supported in their place of choice”.
It outlines how smart glasses have been trialled so that a nurse making a home call has the capability to communicate hands-free with the service base and show other clinicians what they can see in real time.
“Multiple clinicians can assess and provide care through the nurse who is in the home,” the letter states.
A clinical nurse manager is quoted as saying that the use of smart glasses means Silverchain can provide “more comprehensive care”, as she is able to “be there for multiple nurses in one day without the restriction of travel time and distance”.
The letter states “this is particularly useful for our regional clients who are geographically isolated”.
“Introducing new health technologies such as smart glasses doesn’t mean that traditional methods of care will change completely,” the letter adds.
“It just means we can provide greater access to complex care in the community where it may not be possible otherwise.”