Acute home hospitalisation
Medical treatment at home as an alternative to hospital admission
What should be prepared for the suitability check?
To help with the suitability check, it is recommended to prepare a referral if there is one, an up-to-date medical summary, a list of medications, recent test results and the details of the referring party. The team will review the information and whether the required level of care can be provided at home.
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Frequently asked questions
Does home hospitalisation really replace a hospital stay?
In suitable cases, home hospitalisation can serve as an alternative to hospitalisation. The decision depends on the medical condition, the patient’s stability and their suitability for care in the home setting.
Can I receive intravenous treatment at home?
When there is a medical order and the treatment is suitable for delivery at home, intravenous treatments can be given within the appropriate services, in accordance with the treatment plan.
Can pneumonia be treated at home?
In some cases, depending on the severity of the illness, the patient’s condition and a medical assessment, pneumonia can be treated within home hospitalisation. Not every case is suitable for this.
Can dehydration be treated at home?
Some patients with dehydration may be suitable for treatment at home after a medical assessment. Suitability for treatment is determined individually.
Can a urinary tract infection be treated at home?
In suitable cases, certain urinary tract infections can be treated at home, in accordance with a medical assessment and the treatment plan.
Can a very elderly person be hospitalised at home?
Age in itself is not the only criterion. Suitability is determined by the patient’s medical and functional condition and by whether safe care can be provided for them at home.
Does a family member have to be at home?
The requirements vary according to the patient’s condition and the service framework. In some cases, the presence and support of a primary caregiver or family member may be part of the suitability conditions.
How long does home hospitalisation last?
The length of hospitalisation varies from patient to patient and is determined according to the medical condition, the progress of treatment and the framework in which the service is provided.
How does home hospitalisation begin?
The process begins with a referral and an assessment of medical suitability. When the service is provided through a health fund, the process is also subject to the relevant pathway and approval.
Is every patient who needs hospitalisation suitable for home hospitalisation?
No. Suitability for home hospitalisation is determined after a professional assessment and according to the patient’s clinical condition, their stability, the type of treatment required and the ability to provide that treatment at home appropriately and safely. When monitoring or treatment is needed that is not suitable for the home setting, the patient should go to the appropriate medical setting.
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