This model of care outlines a future-focused approach to delivering effective multidisciplinary rehabilitation services across NSW Health. It supports health leaders, planners and clinicians to provide equitable resources, flexible care options and consistent processes for adults needing rehabilitation care in NSW.
Taking a whole-of-health approach, the model aligns with current and emerging system priorities and addresses challenges in access, equity and clinical variation. It positions rehabilitation as an essential component of health service planning and care delivery by:
- improving patient flow
- enhancing system and service efficiency
- optimising resource use
- maximising patient outcomes.
This model focuses on person-centred and person-led care, delivered across a range of settings by a skilled rehabilitation workforce. It is built on strong data, evidence and broad consultation with consumers, clinicians, health managers and key stakeholders.
Care for Aboriginal people who need rehabilitation support should always be culturally safe. This includes how you engage with families, carers and community; and integrate care with Aboriginal health services to strengthen the Aboriginal workforce and deliver culturally appropriate care.
Principle 1: Equity of access to specialised care
Principle 2: Person-centred goal-directed care
Principle 3: Trauma-informed and culturally safe care
Principle 4: Integrate rehabilitation across the health system
Principle 5: Early assessment and care
Principle 7: Skilled multidisciplinary workforce