Clinical Care Needs (Short or Long Term)
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Department of Veteran Affairs Community Nursing Services
Services to support War Widows and Veterans to remain independent in their homes however to be eligible to receive these services, you must hold a Gold or a White DVA health card.
DVA’s Community Nursing services
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Community Nursing services help eligible DVA clients receive care in the comfort of their own home. This includes health care and personal care services to meet clinical needs. Nursing services are provided by nursing staff and can include but not limited to:
Symptom Management
Post-Operative Eye Drops
Palliative Care
Assistance with Medication
Assistance with wound care
How you access community nursing services
You will need to get a referral to community nursing services from a General Practitioner; Specialist; Nurse Practitioner; Treating Doctor or Hospital Discharge Planner.
Once the service provider receives your referral, our registered nurse will assess your clinical needs.
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The amount and type of care you get will be reviewed regularly by a Registered Nurse, to make sure you are getting the right care, in consultation with you and your General Practitioner.
