Kath Atkinson Unit (KAW-Age) is located at Bundoora Centre, Northern Health and is a unique 15-bed geriatric assessment unit that provides care, evaluation and management of individuals who are experiencing cognitive decline, behaviours of concern and medical illness. The multidisciplinary team on the unit believe that care given should be directed towards assisting the individual and family to regain a level of independence best suited to the individual’s ability. The staff are committed and accountable for good quality care with an innovative approach.
Upon your arrival on the unit, you will be welcomed, orientated and assessed by the nursing, medical, and allied health staff. These assessments and your own input will be used to form an individualised approach and care to facilitate the goals needed for you to return home, use an interim care program in the short term or find residential care. We work as a team and believe that the teamwork includes you and your family.
What to expect from the service?
Our multidisciplinary team meet once a week to discuss each patient, their developments and develop an overall plan with realistic goals, including a probable discharge date. Also at this meeting a key contact person is appointed to facilitate discharge planning. This team member will make him or herself known to you and will be the person who will coordinate your care in hospital and see that your plans for discharge are progressing to completion.
Our team is made up of nursing staff, medical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians, speech pathologists and allied health assistants.
Appointment information
What to bring:
- 2-3 sets of day clothes, including a cardigan/jumper.
- Sensible footwear – flat, lace-up or slip on shoes with grip. No backless shoes or flip flops
- Night attire, sensible slippers
- Toiletries
- Safety net card
- Pension / DVA card
- Medicare card
- Current walking aid