Treatment of patients with an acute or sub-acute COPD exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community

Presbyterian Support East Coast (PSEC) is the lead agency in the Tairāwhiti area. Enliven, the service arm of PSEC that aims to maximise the independence of older people has the role of administering the community group strength and balance programme.

Treatment of adults with acute heart failure that can be safely managed in the community.

Vaccination for people and whānau eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

Treatment of patients with suspected DVT with a Wells Score of >= 2 or a positive D-dimer.

IV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.

Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.

Treatment for patients with ENT conditions that can be acutely and safely managed, such as epistaxis.

The ED High Users Primary Care Reconnection Service is designed to re-establish (or establish) the connection of individuals and whanau with their primary care team, by providing funded consultations to develop and implement a comprehensive shared care plan alongside the relevant care partners to empower increased self-management and planned accessing of health services.

This service is designed to ensure low acuity presentations to Gisborne Hospital are actively redirected back to primary care.

The Service is intended to facilitate the care of terminally ill patients in their home or the practice environment by increasing access to primary care.