Gosford Hospital Auxiliary has donated a handheld doppler for the Hospital in the Home Service (HiTH).
HiTH Clinical Nurse Educator Marte Viljoen, said the doppler, which is worth $5,500, will greatly assist the team in providing clinical care to patients in the comfort of their own homes.
“The doppler is used for the assessment and monitoring of vascular pressures and toe pressures,” she said.
“It allows clinicians to accurately assess patients’ circulatory and vascular health, improving health outcomes and preventing the progression of serious conditions such as peripheral artery disease, as well as assisting in improved healing and recovery.”
HiTH launched in July 2022 and is a model of care which allows suitable patients to stay at home and receive high-quality, acute care while also freeing-up hospital beds for other patients.
Since 1998, Gosford Auxiliary has donated more than $436,000 to Gosford Hospital.
“This amazing sum has funded equipment and contributed to improvements in the care and comforts provided to patients,” Viljoen said.
“We are so fortunate to have a dedicated group of auxiliary members raising money for Gosford Hospital.
“They are loved by staff and patients alike and we all look forward to their fundraising stalls.
“We are extremely appreciative and thankful for their time and efforts.”
The auxiliary’s next fundraising stall will take place in the foyer at Gosford Hospital on Thursday, October 5, with Christmas stalls to be held on Thursdays November 2, December 7 and December 21.
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Central Coast Local Health District