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Dhelkaya Health Virtual Inpatient Care

Virtual specialist support for Castlemaine Hospital’s rehabilitation ward—continuity of care when on-site clinicians are unavailable.

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Summary

What is Virtual Inpatient Care with Dhelkaya Health?

Dhelkaya Health, in collaboration with Telecare, extends its commitment to patient care with the Virtual Inpatient Service at the rehabilitation ward of Castlemaine Hospital. This initiative addresses critical clinician shortages within the network, ensuring uninterrupted access to high-quality medical services for patients.

What to expect

Uninterrupted specialist medical support

Telecare’s Virtual Inpatient Service provides consistent, high-quality medical care for patients in the rehab ward—especially when on-site clinicians are unavailable.

  1. 01

    Coverage when local staff are stretched

    Virtual specialists step in during periods when on-site clinicians are not available, so care does not stop.

  2. 02

    Seamless hospital coordination

    Castlemaine Hospital and Telecare specialists work together so patients receive uninterrupted medical support.

  3. 03

    Continuity that supports outcomes

    The model promotes continuity of care and helps enhance patient outcomes across the rehabilitation stay.

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