Dr Asif says she is particularly proud that this is the second time the team has achieved this honour in recent years.
The Blue Mountains Hospital rehabilitation team employ a model of care that focuses on early intervention, family and carer involvement and personalised care, which Dr Asif says is contributing to the team’s great work with patients.
“We know that to achieve a better prognosis, it is better for patients to come to us as soon as possible following their stroke and so we begin our work with them immediately.”
“We also determine very clear, patient-focussed and achievable goals based on each individual’s needs. Our weekly team meetings ensure we’re collaborating effectively and that the focus remains on working towards each patient’s personalised plan,” says Dr Asif.
“We know that the journey for patients does not end when they leave hospital and so we begin discharge planning in anticipation of their needs after hospital very early on. This means we involve family and carers early and we work closely with them throughout the patient’s rehabilitation.”
Dr Asif says the recent recognition of the Blue Mountains team’s work by a peak body should assure community members that their journey with the rehabilitation team will give them the best possible experience of care.
“We want our community to know that we’re very patient-focussed and will work closely with you and your family to help you achieve positive outcomes, improving your functional abilities and independence following a stroke,” says Dr Asif.
