​Health Management Unit
The Health Management Unit (HMU) was conceived with the view that patients with chronic and long term diseases live with their conditions in the community for their whole lives. There is a need to engage patients about their health and equip them with knowledge and information on how to live with their disease when they are at home. Patients are also usually more receptive to listening and learning about their conditions in the comfort of their own homes and it is more convenient than asking patients to return to the hospital or outpatient clinic.
Supported by a Patient Relationship Management (PRM) IT system that is core to the HMU programme, HMU nurses are able to access past clinical indicators and information as well as capture each interaction with the patient. The system enables the nurses to build relationships with individual patients, and provide support to better meet patients' needs.
Programmes
HMU started with a diabetes programme and has since rolled out programmes to support patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, and hip fracture patients. Plans are in the pipeline to extend support to patients with acute myocardial infarct, and post-discharge patients requiring case management in the community.
How HMU supports patients
Once a patient's chronic condition is identified, either through point-of-care admissions or through check-ups, nurse telecare coordinators will help them manage their medical condition through tele-monitoring and tele-education. The coordinators provide support to patients through education, coaching, diet, lifestyle adjustment, monitoring and care coordination.
HMU also works closely with patients' medical point-of-care where needed. This ensures that patients with chronic and long-term diseases are monitored in the community.
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
