Scone - Hunter Valley Community Health Service

Health Service Manager

Sophie Scott

Address

Stafford Street (at rear of hospital)
Scone NSW 2337

Postal
PO Box 287
Scone NSW 2337

Contact Details

Telephone: 6540 2170
Fax: 6542 2005

Operating Hours

8am-5pm.

Parking

Parking is available outside the Community Health building.

Services

Imaging

Specialty	Procedures	Availability
Radiography	X-ray only	Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Afterhours Emergencies
Mobile CR X-Ray		Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Afterhours Emergencies

General Surgery

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Operating Theatre	Upper GI	endoscopy, gastroscopy, diagnosis of biopsy collection, oesophageal dilation	1 day a week
	Colorectal	colonoscopy, polypectomys, PR bleeding, haemorrhoid bandings, diagnosis of biopsy collection, diverticular disease, sigmoidoscopy	1 day a week
	General	hernia repairs, vasectomy, carpel tunnel, circumcision, Wedge resection toenails, Laparoscopic appendectomy. Caesarean sections	1 day fortnight
	Skin	skin lesions, abscess incision and drainage, sinus, Skin Flaps, Split Skin Grafts and Full Thickness Skin Grafts, Excision lipoma/subcutaneous cyst	1 day fortnight
	Obstetrics	caesarean sections	As required
	Gynaecological	Dilatation and curette Diagnostic hysterotomy Laproscopy Laproscopic sterilisation Lletz biopsy Pelvic floor repair Vaginal hysterectomy Abdominal hysterectomy Oopherectomy Colposuspension Bartholins cyst or abscess Diathermy of genital warts Endoscopic endometrial ablation Excision of vulval lesions TVT (sling procedure for stress incontinence) Suction curette of uterus Insertion of IUD Laparoscopic dye studies Excision of ovarian cysts.	1 day second monthly

Orthopaedics

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Orthopaedics	Elective	Excision of ganglion Release of trigger finger Plantar fasciectomy Dupytrens contracture Repair of rotator cuff Repair of tendon Carpal tunnel Excision of exostosis of bones of foot Removal of pins, screws or wires Amputation of digits Acromioplasty Menisectomy (arthroscopic) Manipulation or mobilising of joints Fasciotomy Internal fixation of fracture Patellectomy Repair of internal ligaments of knee Primary repair of nail in nail bed Removal of foreign from subcutaneous tissue Incision and drainage of abscess Closed reduction Arthroscopic washout Fusion of NTP joints – arthrodesis toe	1 day a fortnight

Paediatrics

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Paediatrics	General medical paediatric	Low risk paediatric admissions	24/7

Maternity

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Maternity & Newborn Services as per Level 2 role delineation Maternity and Level 2 Nursery	Antenatal	Antenatal booking ins/ shared care model with GP Obstetrians	24/7
	Antenatal classes	Preparation for labour, birth and parenting	Quarterly
	Labour and birthing	Birth from 37/40, instrumental birth, LSCS, Vaginal birth after LSCS	Shared on call Obstertic and LSCS services with Muswellbrook
	Post natal care	Post natal care after birth, Breastfeeding support, lactation consultant on staff and available if on shift
	Special care Nursery as per Level 2 Role delineation	Immediate care of newborn, Short term care for simple newborn problems, Resuscitation and stabilisation of newborn for transfer, Short term NGT feeding, Phototherapy

Visiting - Acute

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Orthopeadics	Elective	Consultation-Referral and follow ups	1 day a fortnight clinic by appointment
Community Health	Women's Health		1 day a month by appointment
Podiatrist	Footcare	foot care by referral	1 day a month by appintment

Occupational Therapy

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Occupational Therapy	Paediatirics	Direct Referral	Mon-Fri 8am - 4.30pm
	Adult Inpatients	Referral through EPJB
	Adult Community	Direct referral or though My Aged Care for Over 65 or Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander over 50

Social Work

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Social Work	Hospital Social Work - Scone	Referral through EPJB	Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm
	Community Social Work - Murrurundi (outreach from Scone)	Direct referral or through My Aged Care for over 65 or Aboriginal Torres Starit Islander over 50	Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm as required

Physiotherapy

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Physio	In-reach services to inpatients/residents	Referral through EPJB	Tues 9am-3pm
	Falls prevention	Health practitioner referral required	1 group per year
	In-reach services to inpatients/residents	Referral through EPJB	Wed 9am-1pm

Speech Pathology

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Speech Pathology	Assessment and intervention for children and adults with communication, swallowing or voice difficulties	Direct referral to department Phone: 65422085 Email: HNELHD-HunterValleyCHSpeechUH@health.nsw.gov.au	Regular weekly outreach clinics, days may vary
	Inpatient paediatric dysphagia	Referral through EPJB	Monday to Friday

Specialty

Sub-Specialties

Procedures

Availability

Speech Pathology

Assessment and intervention for children and adults with communication, swallowing or voice difficulties

Direct referral to department Phone: 65422085

Email: HNELHD-HunterValleyCHSpeechUH@health.nsw.gov.au

Regular weekly outreach clinics, days may vary

Inpatient paediatric dysphagia

Referral through EPJB

Monday to Friday

Community Health

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Aboriginal Health Services	Aboriginal Health Liason Officer	The AHLO is employed to ensure that any person who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) is able to access culturally appropriate care.	Monday - Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm. (outreach services provided to Murrurundi/Denman/Scone and Merriwa from Muswellbrook)
	Medical Outreach Indigenous Chronic Disease Program	The multidisciplinary program is aimed to assist Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 15 years of age or older with: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Respiratory Disease, Renal Disease.	Monthly clinics; second-monthly with Diabetic Specialist
Ongoing and Extended Care Services	Transitional Aged Care Program - Lower Hunter	12 week post hospital therapy program	7 days, 8am - 4pm
	Transitional Aged Care Program - Singleton	12 week post hospital therapy program	7 days, 8am - 4pm
	Transitional Aged Care Program - Muswellbrook	12 week post hospital therapy program	Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
	All client must have ACAT assessment before leaving hospital and be assessed by TACP before discharge - Referral 0434 361 425
	Cardiac and Respiratory Rehabilitation (Rural Rehab)	Exercise and education program	Monday/Thursday
Community Nursing	Generalist Wound Care	Dressings/Education/ Care Management Clinic and Home visiting	Monday to Friday
	Catheter Care	Education/ Care Management Clinic and Home visiting	Monday to Friday
	IV Pumps	Education/ Care Management Clinic and Home visiting	Monday to Friday
	Specialist wound Care	Dressings/Education/ Care Management Clinic Only	Mon/Thurs
Specialised Nursing Services	Palliative Care	Care management/ education/ advocacy/Carer/ Family support	Monday to Friday
	Dementia Advisory Services	Care management/ education/ advocacy/Carer/ Family support	Monday to Friday
	Women's Health	Screening / Education - Clinics	Monday to Thursday Phone for apppintments
Child, Youth and Family Health Services	StEPS Vision Screening	Preschool Vison Screening	As arranged with each preschool
	School Based Immunisation Program	Adolescent Vaccine Program	As arranged with each High School
	Audiometry	Hearing screening for all ages	Monthly
	Child and family health clinics	Development screening and Education	Monday to Friday
	Universal health home visiting	Post natal Home visit with two weeks	Monday to Friday
	Lactation clinic	lactation education and care management	Each Second Friday
	Parenting groups	Education/ Advocacy	As arranged
	Families NSW Perinatal Services	Antenatal and postnatal/ Education / Advocacy/ Case management/ support to 6 weeks postnatally	Monday and Friday
Sustaining NSW Families (SNF)	SNF is a structured nurse led program targeting mothers at risk of perinatal depression and /or anxiety. The family receives sustained health home visits starting antenatal until child 2 years. Allied Health support available to the nurse in a consultative framework. Referral through Safe Start.
Upper Hunter Home Modification and Maintenance Service	Home Modification and Maintenance		Can be arranged through Muswellbrook Community Health

Dietetics

Specialty	Sub-Specialties	Procedures	Availability
Dietetics	Inpatients	Referral through EPJB	Monthly + additional as required
	Outpatients - Generalist	Direct referral or though My Aged Care for Over 65 or Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander over 50	Tuesdays, Weekly