We support older people who require long-term accommodation in a residential aged care facility. The 28-bed unit provides support for up to 4 weeks. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":3892,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[50,60,112,113,114,115,116],"class_list":["post-9521","services","type-services","status-publish","hentry","tag-medication-management","tag-aged-care","tag-interim-care","tag-diet","tag-nutrition","tag-education","tag-mobility"],"acf":{"page_subtitle":"","page_type":"structured","include_in_alphabetical_listing":true,"page_sections":["general_details","accessing_this_service","what_to_bring","general_content","what_to_expect","healthcare_professionals"],"general_details":[{"what_we_do":"
The Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS) focuses on restorative care to optimise physical and cognitive function which has become impaired due to complex medical conditions, frailty, chronic disease or multiple co-morbidities for patients 65 years or older.<\/p>\n","conditions_treated":"","our_services":"
GEMS is a 15-bed inpatient unit located at Brighton Health Campus. A specialised multidisciplinary team works with patients carrying out comprehensive assessment, formulating patient-centred goals, treatment and discharge plans.<\/p>\n
The focus of GEMS is to:<\/p>\n
GEMS patients have access to a range of services including:<\/strong><\/p>\n Referrals are received from health professionals from the acute patient\u2019s care team or in public hospital by the Geriatric Rehabilitation and Liaison Service. Completed referrals are emailed to\u00a0BrightonGEM@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n"}],"include_refer_a_patient_panel":false,"refer_a_patient_text":"My Aged Care Gateway","refer_a_patient_link":"https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/service-providers","specialist_hotline":"1300 658 252","after_your_hospital_appointment":[{"variation":"Preadmission and surgery","free_text":""}],"general_content_0":false,"what_to_bring":[{"category":"general","what_to_bring_general":[{"display":["every_time","for_overnight"],"every_time":"","_copy":"","for_appointment":"","_copy2":"","for_procedure":"","_copy3":"","for_overnight":" Visiting hours are flexible, and vary from ward to ward. Some wards\/areas have restricted visiting hours due to the nature of care being provided in that particular clinical area and most wards have rest periods. Visitors can ask ward staff about the particular visiting arrangements for the ward where their relative or friend is staying.<\/p>\n To contact a ward, phone our switchboard on (07) 36317400 and ask to be put through.<\/p>\n Parking is available on-site at the Brighton Health Campus.<\/p>\n"}]}],"what_to_expect":[{"expect":[{"expect_content":[{"heading":"","content":" Within the first few days on the unit, the healthcare team will conduct various assessments and will work with you and your family to understand your needs and goals. The service provides specialised care for older people with complex and\/or long term conditions related to ageing, disability and cognition (thinking). The service includes:<\/p>\n Aged 65 years or over (50 years or over if of Aboriginal and\/or Torres Strait Islander descent) with age-related medical conditions, and:<\/p>\n The Central Referral Unit accepts referrals Monday-Friday by facsimile, electronic transfer or telephone.<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> 1300 658 252\n
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Visiting<\/h2>\n
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\nThe aim is to optimise your level of function to enable you to live as independently as possible and the team will give you and your family regular updates.
\nSometimes it may be helpful for the team to meet with you and your family to discuss your progress and plans for discharge.<\/p>\n\n
Inclusion criteria<\/h3>\n
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Exclusion criteria<\/h3>\n
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\nFax:<\/strong> (07) 3360 4822<\/p>\n","contact_us_outside_hours":[{"variation":"13 HEALTH","free_text":"","variable":""}],"related_services":[{"links":false}],"related_information":"