HMS Aged Care Facility

THE BACKGROUND

In 1995, the South Australian Health Commission - Country Health Services Division, identified aged care planning as a major priority. Trends indicated that, by the year 2006 the number of people aged 75 and over would increase by over one third.

Statistics in 1992/93 revealed that 32% of all over-night occupied bed days in South Australia were Nursing Home Type patients.

A reference group was established to complete a detailed review of existing services within South Australian country hospitals. A review of the services and facilities identified options for improved utilisation of resources and delivery of care.