Sutherland Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program

Sutherland Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program - Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service

Osteoarthritis chronic care program Sutherland Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program

SESLHD Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service

Contact details

Coordinator

Erica Morgan

The Sutherland Hospital, Cnr Kingsway & Kareena Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229

The Sutherland Hospital

9540 8300

9540 7717

SESLHD-OACCP@health.nsw.gov.au

Monday  8am - 2pm
Tuesday  8am - 2pm
Wednesday  8am - 2pm
Thursday  8am - 4pm
Friday  Closed
Saturday  Closed
Sunday  Closed

About this service

Patient on the waiting list for elective total hip or knee replacement; Referral from specialist for conservative management; Referral from general practitioner for chronic care interventions for osteoarthritis

Referrals from General Practitioners, Specialists and Allied Health Practitioners

Must reside within St George / Sutherland Local Government Areas

  • Multidisciplinary team includes:
    • Dietitian
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physiotherapist
  • Intervention provided:
    • Comprehensive assessment, intervention and education with coordinator and MDT
    • Prescription of home exercise program
    • Land Based exercise class
    • Development of Personalised Management Plan
    • Liaison with GP and other specialists
  • Common referrals
    • Community-based exercise programs
    • Get Healthy
    • Stepping On
Virtual Care available using Video and/or Telephone Wheelchair accessible

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