MetroRehab Exceeds Stroke Audit Standards

MetroRehab Exceeds Stroke Audit Standards

Number one nationally for the KPI of “setting goals collaboratively with stroke survivors and their families.”

MetroRehab Hospital took part in the 2019 National Stroke Audit, an initiative led by the Stroke Foundation, to capture the current state of play in stroke care and review adherence to the clinical guidelines. It explored all facets of stroke care in our health system to ensure all patients are adequately cared for. MetroRehab is proud to not only meet the standards outlined in the Audit, but in many cases exceeded them.

Audit recommendation:

The psychological needs of all patients should be assessed and appropriate support should be provided during and after inpatient rehabilitation.

MetroRehab Hospital meets this requirement by ensuring all client moods are assessed and referred to our clinical psychologist for therapy in our inpatient and day program. In addition, MetroRehab also offers music therapy via our registered music therapist who supports patients process their emotions and improve mood.

Audit recommendation:

All staff should be encouraged to routinely use clinical guidelines to guide practice.

All staff at MetroRehab Hospital complete ongoing training and this is supported by ou r stroke and neurological programs manager who ensures guidelines are continually being met and updated according to evidence.

Audit recommendation:

Information and education to patients and their family/carers includes secondary prevention, information on return to work, driving and intimacy.

Staff at MetroRehab Hospital are trained in providing education about stroke, stroke prevention and recovery. Patients and their carers receive support and relevant training to ensure their care needs are met and their rehabilitation journey is seamless.

Audit recommendation:

Patients need to be cared for by a dedicated stroke/neurological team.

Patients are cared for by our dedicated team who provide the latest evidence-based treatment in the inpatient and day programs. The care also includes support by our stroke and neurological programs manager who ensures patients receive the recommended amount of practice to maximise recovery and are linked to support services for continuity of care following discharge.

A Message from our GM

MetroRehab Hospital is a leading provider of rehabilitation services renowned for neurological, orthopaedic and general rehab programs. Our dedicated team of rehabilitation health professionals pride ourselves on delivering strong clinical outcomes and the highest quality of care. Last year, MetroRehab was acquired by Royal Rehab, a leading provider of rehabilitation and disability support services including two state-wide services for brain and spinal injury. This partnership brings to life remarkable patient-centred service with unmatched experience. Our team is enormously proud to have supported the broader health network during the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming public patients with complex health care needs.

We understand that medical professionals, patients and the general community were, and continue to be, concerned about disruptions to care, infection control and personal safety. We remain committed to providing a safe and accessible service to all our patients, staff, and the wider community which we serve.

Feel free to contact us on 02 8585 4900 if we can be of any assistance with your patients’ rehabilitation needs or for information regarding referrals.

Denise Thomas

General Manager MetroRehab Hospital