Falls and Balance Group
Description of Service
The falls and balance class provides multidisciplinary assessment and a management plan for clients that have been admitted with falls or who have a history of falling, and/or mobility and balance problems
- aiming to improve client’s mobility;
- reduce client’s falls risk;
- maintain optimise client’s function.
Type of services
- Multidisciplinary
Maximum time of service
- 8 week program
Location of service
Ambulatory Care Department
Mildura Base Hospital
PO Box 620 Mildura Vic. 3500
Target population
Adults
Referrals
Referrals through completion of :
- Victorian Statewide Referral Form (VSRF)
- Relevant organisational professional letter head.
Referrals are to be forwarded via Argus (For healthcare professionals), mailed or faxed to the Ambulatory Care Department, details are as follows:
Ambulatory Care Department
Mildura Base Hospital
PO BOX 620, Mildura, Vic. 3500
Fax: 03 5022 3207
Costing
No charges
Approximate waiting time
Within five working days of us receiving the referral a member of the team will contact the client to acknowledge receipt of referral.
The waiting list for fracture clinic appointments is actively managed to ensure patients are treated equitably within clinically appropriate timeframes and with priority given to patients with an urgent clinical need.
