- Innovative pilot to provide wearable technology and at home allied health support for older Western Australians leaving hospital
- Wearable technology including duress alarms and daily check-ins helping older Western Australians recover safely at home
- $20.3 million Winter Strategy investment to allow elderly patients more access to care from their home
- Cook Labor Government is supporting initiatives to help older Western Australians remain in the comfort of their own homes
The Cook Labor Government is investing $20.3 million in the new TCP@Home+ pilot, providing older Western Australians with extra around the clock monitoring and wellbeing checks from the comfort of their home.
Strengthening on the Transition Care Program (TCP), this pilot is being delivered as part of the Cook Labor Government's $140 million Winter Strategy, which is investing in innovative ways to improve patient flow, strengthen care for older people, and help them recover safely at home.
After a hospital stay, TCP@Home+ provides nursing, personal care, allied health support plus technology that enables a rapid response when a person experiences a health or wellbeing concern.
The initiative delivers wearable alert devices that are automatically activated to inform providers, enabling rapid responses to assist with the welfare of the older person.
The alert system is monitored 24/7 and supported by daily wellbeing checks and provides an additional layer of safety and reassurance alongside standard TCP services.
The pilot program will support up to 240 older people each year to return home safely after hospitalisation.
The Cook Labor Government through the Department of Health and in partnership with aged care providers will deliver the trial, funded with $20.3 million over four years.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"This nation-leading program is another excellent example of how my government is supporting the wellbeing of all Western Australians.
"This wearable technology monitors patients around the clock so that they can remain in their home with allied and nursing support following a hospital stay.
"The program, which is being delivered through out $140 million Winter Strategy, not only enhances safety but helps restore independence for older Western Australians."
As stated by Aged Care and Seniors Minister Simone McGurk:
"This model of care means older Western Australians can benefit from increased reassurance and safety in the comfort of their own homes, while they recover after a hospital stay.
"This new virtual alert monitoring offers older Western Australians security and appropriate care in their own home as they regain their independence.
"By working closely with aged care providers, the Cook Labor Government is strengthening aged care pathways for older Western Australians."
As stated by Health and Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"Every older Western Australian deserves to recover with confidence and the right support after a stay in hospital. That's why we're enhancing the Transition Care Program with innovative wearable technology that provides an extra layer of safety and reassurance as people recover at home.
"This program is already delivering real results for our health system by supporting older Western Australians to return home safely after a hospital stay.
"This is another example of the Cook Labor Government investing in smarter, more compassionate health care that delivers better outcomes for patients.
"We are supporting the wellbeing of all Western Australians and investing in smart and compassionate health care."
