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Hospital avoidance and discharge support services
Hospital avoidance services provide short term support for people who are at immediate risk of a hospital presentation.
They can also provide a safe and supported environment for patients to leave hospital earlier than otherwise possible.
Services can be delivered in a person's home or in residential care.
What services are available?
The Metropolitan Referral Unit (MRU) provides a single point of contact for referral to a range of hospital avoidance and discharge support services.
This service can be used for clients living in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
Available support services include:
- nursing/midwifery care
- allied health services
- palliative care support
Who can refer to the Metropolitan Referral Unit?
- General practitioners
- Residential care facilities
- SA Ambulance officers
- Public metropolitan hospital staff
- Community mental health teams
Service opening times
The MRU is open between 8:00am and 8:00pm, seven days a week.
Please note that the service is not an emergency response and usual processes for emergency care should be followed.
Contact Us
Referrals are accepted by telephone or fax.
Referral forms are available for download. Fax the completed form to the number below.
Telephone: 1300 110 600
Fax: (08) 8201 7822
Forms
MRU Medication Authority (PDF 63KB)
MRU Obstetric neonatal referral form (PDF 98KB)
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