As part of the Sub-Acute Bed Program, a 10 bed sub-acute rehabilitation has been constructed at Broken Hill Hospital.
The project was funded by COAG under the Sub Acute Beds Program, with a project cost of $6.6 million.
OVERVIEW
The building design reflects a model of care that encourages responsibility, independence and trust between staff and patients, providing a platform that nurtures the patients in the transition from acute care back into the community.
The facility caters for a broad spectrum of patient types including those afflicted by stroke, brain dysfunction, neurological conditions, limb amputation, arthritis, orthopaedic condition, cardiac conditions, pulmonary conditions, other impairments and conditions affecting function and independence.
Construction commenced in November 2011 and was completed in March 2013.
SCOPE
The project delivered:
- 10 separate bedrooms with en suites
- two bedrooms providing bariatric patient capability
- living and dining room
- gymnasium
- consulting and meeting rooms
- kitchen and laundry facilities
- outdoor spaces and gardens.
OTHER PROJECTS
The Broken Hill Rehabilitation Unit is part of a range of health service developments underway or completed since 2012, including: