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Musculoskeletal Network

NSW Osteoporotic Refracture Prevention

Service Directory

Updated May 2019

ACI/D19/1638 Contact Tim Cooper Project Officer, Musculoskeletal Network Tel: 02 9464 4633 Mob: 0447 815 728 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Sarah Bakonyi Project Officer, Musculoskeletal Network Tel: 02 9464 4688 Mob: 0436 652 613 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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Contents Central Coast Local Health District .................................................................................... 2

Far West Local Health District............................................................................................ 3

Hunter New England Local Health District ......................................................................... 4

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District ......................................................................... 5

Mid North Coast Local Health District ................................................................................ 7

Murrumbidgee Local Health District ................................................................................... 9

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District ...................................................................10

Northern NSW Local Health District ..................................................................................12

Northern Sydney Local Health District ..............................................................................18

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District ......................................................................22

South Western Sydney Local Health District .....................................................................25

Southern NSW Local Health District .................................................................................26

St Vincents Health Network ..............................................................................................27

Sydney Local Health District .............................................................................................28

Western NSW Local Health District...................................................................................30

Western Sydney Local Health District ...............................................................................32

Australian Capital Territory ...............................................................................................33

NSW Osteoporotic Refracture Prevention Service Directory – May 2019 Page | 2

Central Coast Local Health District

Gosford and Wyong Hospitals

Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Clinic

Wyong Community Health Centre

Level 1,38A Pacific Highway, Wyong

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Kelly Armstrong

Contact

Telephone (02) 4356 9309

Mobile 0434 323 230

Fax (02) 4356 9388

Email [email protected]

Days and hours of operation Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Clinics Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Eligibility People aged 50-75years who have sustained a Minimal Trauma Fracture living within the Central Coast Local Health District.

Service provided Assessment

Consultation with specialist endocrinologist

Comprehensive bone health screening and falls risk assessment

Bone mineral density scan & pathology referral

Interventions

Detailed treatment management plan & recommendations provided to GP

Development of personalised bone health management plan

Bone health, Osteoporosis risk factors and falls prevention education

Referrals to other services as indicated: - including falls prevention programs, physiotherapy, occupational therapy &dietician

Follow-Up

Follow up reviews 3,6 &12 months

Outreach


Far West Local Health District

Broken Hill Health Service and Western NSW Primary Health Network

Integrated Care for People with Chronic Conditions

Broken Hill Hospital - Community Health

Thomas St, Broken Hill. NSW 2880

Fracture Liaison Coordinator TBA

Contact

Telephone (08) 8080 1729

Mobile 0408 840 430

Fax (08) 8088 5930

Email

Days and hours of operation Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Clinics

Eligibility 50 years and over (40 years and over Aboriginal people); Minimal Trauma Fracture; no history of metastatic bone disease. Referrals are accepted from ED, Fracture Clinic Teams, in patient wards and GPs.


Individual bone health assessments

Referral for DEXA scans

Interventions

Education and support for self-management

Referral to Dietician

Referral to Physiotherapy and exercise programs

Liaison with patient’s GP

Follow-Up

Regular phone call follow-up offered

Outreach Nil current but once hub established in Broken Hill will establish outreach by spoke effect to other centres within FWLHD


Hunter New England Local Health District

John Hunter Hospital

Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service

John Hunter Hospital / Royal Newcastle Centre

Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Margot Paterson and Shelley Dunlap

Contact Fiona Niddrie – Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Consultant

Telephone (02) 4922 3956

Mobile

Fax (02) 4922 3562


Days and hours of operation Monday - Thursday; 8:00am – 4:30pm

Clinics Wednesday afternoons

2nd Monday Afternoon

Eligibility Minimal Trauma Fractures (over 50 years of age), established osteoporosis, or risk factors of osteoporosis or bone fragility. Referral required addressed to Gabor Major. Referral from GP or specialist is preferable

Service provided Team

Patients seen in a multidisciplinary clinic with a rheumatologist and FLC’s

Assessment

Clinics encompass osteoporosis screening (Bone Mineral Density scan and associated pathology) and fracture prevention education.

Interventions

Follow up and referral to support services and other allied health professionals as required.

Other services provided include education to healthcare providers and community groups, GP liaison and access and provision of treatment as required. Organisation of infusions or injections as required.

Outreach


Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Port Kembla Hospital


Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

89-91 Cowper St, Warrawong NSW 2502

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Tori Esler

Contact

Telephone (02) 42238539

Mobile 0436 659 116

Fax (02) 4223 8007


Days and hours of operation Monday – Friday; 8:00am -4:30pm

Clinics Wed 10:00am – 12:00pm, Thurs 9:00am - 12:00pm and Friday 9:30am – 12:00pm

Eligibility Patients 50 years and greater with Minimal Trauma Fracture, or 40 years and greater and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent


Referrals for bone density testing (DEXA) performed on site

Interventions

Development of personalised management plan

Education Osteoporosis risk factors and falls

Referrals to other services as required e.g. falls prevention groups, physiotherapy, dietetics, social work

Liaison with GP and other specialists.

Outreach Coledale District Hospital, Bulli district Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour hospital


Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital


Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

2 Scenic Dr, Nowra NSW 2541

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Clare Eastment / Clare Fitzgerald

Contact

Telephone (02) 4423 9283 / (02) 4423 9272

Mobile 0436 659 115

Fax (02) 4423 9700


Days and hours of operation Tuesday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Clinics Tuesday 8:00am to 12:00pm

Eligibility Patients 50 years and greater with Minimal Trauma Fracture


Referrals for bone density testing (DEXA) performed on site

Interventions

Development of personalised management plan

Education Osteoporosis risk factors and falls Referrals to other services as required e.g. falls

prevention groups, physiotherapy, dietetics, social work

Liaison with GP and other specialists.

Outreach St Georges Basin and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.


Mid North Coast Local Health District

Coffs Harbour Health Campus

Fracture Prevention Clinic

Suite G10, Ground Floor, Specialist Medical Centre

343 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Mail: Fracture Prevention Clinic

Locked Bag 812

Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Sandy Fraser

Contact

Telephone (02) 6656 7643 / (02) 6656 5342

Mobile 0409 985 740

Fax (02) 6656 7687


Days and hours of operation Monday -Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm

Clinics Mondays 9:00am – 12:30pm

Eligibility Minimal Trauma Fracture (or abnormal bone density results), 50 years and over presenting to Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Residents of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca LGAs.


Patients are seen in the Fracture Prevention Clinic with a Specialist Physician - Geriatrician and Fracture Liaison Coordinator

Assessment

Referrals for bone density, blood testing

Interventions

Development of treatment plans

Liaison with GPs and specialists

Osteoporosis and falls prevention education

Referrals to other services as required e.g. falls prevention groups such as Stepping On, Tai Chi for falls prevention, physiotherapy

Outreach


Mid North Coast Local Health District

Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program

Port Macquarie Base Hospital

1-31 Wrights Rd, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Phil Rudd

Contact

Telephone (02) 5524 2161

Mobile 0439 883 682

Fax (02) 5524 2139


Days and hours of operation Mondays, Wednesdays 08:00am – 4:30pm

Clinics Monday 8:30am – 12:30pm, Wed 12:30pm – 5:00pm

Eligibility Minimal trauma fracture, established osteoporosis or risk factors, over 50 years, GP referral required


Patients are seen in the Fracture Prevention Clinic with a Rheumatologist and Fracture Liaison Coordinator

Assessment

Referrals for bone density, blood testing

Interventions

Development of treatment plans


Osteoporosis and falls prevention education

Referrals to other services as required e.g. falls prevention groups such as Stepping On, Tai Chi for falls prevention, physiotherapy

Outreach


Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Griffith Base Hospital

Griffith Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program

Griffith Base Hospital

Noorebar Ave, Griffith NSW 2680

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Susanna Wu

Contact Kathy Drum - MSK Coordinator, MLHD

(02) 5943 2467, [email protected]

Telephone (02) 6969 5648

Mobile

Fax (02) 6969 5849


Days and hours of operation Service in development

Clinics

Eligibility Service in development

Service provided Service in development

Outreach


Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Wagga Wagga Health Service

Murrumbidgee Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Katrina Baun

Contact Kathy Drum

MSK Coordinator

Telephone (02) 5943 2467

Mobile

Fax (02) 5943 2475


Days and hours of operation Tuesday 8:30am -12:30pm, Wednesday-Fri; 8:30am – 5:00pm

Clinics Nil currently

Eligibility Minimal Trauma Fracture – presentation at WWBH ED for management of fracture, aged over 50.

Can be referred as required


Participants are identified through presentations to the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital ED.

Interventions

The Fracture Liaison Nurse provides access to bone health education for participants and healthcare providers across the Murrumbidgee region

Referrals to other health & community services as required for individuals


Follow-Up

Follow-up support to access services.

Outreach Phone assessments available


Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Nepean Hospital

Nepean Osteoporosis Re - Fracture Prevention Program

Level 1, North Block, Aged Care and Rehabilitation Centre

Derby St, Kingswood NSW 2747

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Aaron Hall

Contact

Telephone (02) 4734 1772

Mobile

Fax (02) 4734 3933


Days and hours of operation Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Clinics Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Exercise class Wed and Friday 3-4pm

FLC sees inpatients on wards throughout the week

Soon to start a second follow up clinic

Eligibility History of symptomatic or asymptomatic osteoporotic fragility fracture or Minimal Trauma Fracture. 50 years and over.

Exclusion Criteria: Metastatic bone disease or Myeloma, residing in RACF


Patients seen by multidisciplinary team including Geriatrician, Physiotherapist, and Dietitian.

Interventions

Bone health and falls prevention education provided. Referral to appropriate services within Nepean & Blue Mountains area; for example Falls Prevention Class, Wii balance class and Bone health exercise class etc

Correspondence sent to GP’s and patient.

Inpatient education provided to patients identified with a MTF at Nepean Hospital by the FLC

Liaison with Orthogeriatrics team

Outreach


Northern NSW Local Health District

Lismore Base Hospital


Lismore Base Hospital

PO Box 419, 60 Uralba Street, Lismore NSW 2480

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Craig Knox

Contact

Telephone (02) 6624 0378

Mobile 0447 287 619

Fax (02) 6620 2632


Days and hours of operation Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm

Clinics Alternate Tuesdays in Renal Outpatient Clinics of Lismore Base Hospital; 9:00am to 12:30pm

Eligibility People over 50 presenting to the ED of Lismore Base Hospital and those attending the Fracture Clinic Team after a Minimal Trauma Fracture


Patients can be referred on to the ORPC where they are seen by the Fracture Liaison Coordinator and Geriatrician.

Assessment

Referrals for Bone Mineral Density testing and pathology. Patients offered comprehensive review of bone mineral density results, blood tests, and relevant osteoporosis risk factors.

Interventions

Currently trialling a program of early identification and referral to GPs to encourage early assessment and management by the GP.

Osteoporosis medication regimen started at the clinic and self-management support for lifestyle modifications required discussed and planned with the patient.

Follow-Up

Follow up communications with GP and patients at 12/52, 12/12 and 24/12 to observe compliance with investigation and initiation of


therapies as well as lifestyle modifications Handover of osteoporosis management is given

back to the GP with further review at the clinic only if specialist intervention is identified by the GP. Regular phone call follow-up offered to monitor medication and support of lifestyle modification as per the agreed care plan.

Outreach



Tweed Heads Health Service


Tweed/Byron Health Services

PO Box 905, Powell Street, Tweed Heads 2485

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Vacant

Contact Luke Schultz - LBVC MSK Lead - 0418974467

Telephone (07) 5506 7376

Mobile

Fax (07) 5506 7578

Email

Days and hours of operation Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm

Clinics Wednesday in the Tweed Hospital Outpatients Department; 1:00pm to 4:30pm

Eligibility Patients presenting to Tweed/Byron Health Service Group facilities with a minimal trauma fracture, 50 years and over. Referrals from GP’s and other medical specialists with a diagnosis of low bone mineral density for review and management through the ORPC


Patients are seen by a multidisciplinary team including Endocrinologist and Fracture Liaison Coordinator.

Assessment

Prior to attending clinic patients have a BMD and pathology. An osteoporosis risk assessment screen is performed by the Fracture Liaison Coordinator.

A comprehensive review of test results is offered by Endocrinologist

Interventions

Appropriate treatment initiated by Endocrinologist. Education sessions and advice on lifestyle modifications are available from the Fracture Liaison Coordinator. Osteoporosis management is then handed back to the GP with review at clinic only if specialist intervention is indicated.


Follow-Up

Regular phone call follow up is offered to monitor medication and support lifestyle modifications.

Outreach



Grafton Base Hospital

Clarence Valley Osteoporosis Re-Fracture Prevention Service

Grafton Base Hospital

Arthur Street, Grafton NSW 2460

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Stacey Kroehnert

Contact

Telephone (02) 6641 8915

Mobile 0437 189 540

Fax (02) 6641 8731


Days and hours of operation Monday – 8:30am – 3:00pm;

Tuesday 8:30am – 5:00pm;

Thursday 8:30am - 3:00pm

Clinics Tuesday (x2 per month) 10:00am - 1:30pm

Eligibility Age 50 years and over (Age 40 years and over Aboriginal people);

Minimal Trauma Fracture;

no history of metastatic bone disease.

Referrals are accepted from ED, Fracture Clinic Teams, in patient wards and GPs.


Patients are seen by the Fracture Liaison Co-ordinator and Staff Specialist Physician.

Assessment

Patients are offered a comprehensive review of osteoporosis risk factors, blood tests and bone mineral density scan.

Interventions

Osteoporosis medication regimen started (if indicated)

Self-management support for required lifestyle modifications discussed and planned with the patient.

Handover of osteoporosis management is then given back to the GP.


Follow-Up

Further review at the clinic only if specialist intervention is identified by the GP.

Regular phone call follow-up offered by the Fracture Liaison Coordinator to monitor medication and support of lifestyle modification as per the agreed care plan.

Outreach


Northern Sydney Local Health District

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital


Bernard Curran Rehabilitation Unit

Gate 6 Derby Road, Hornsby NSW 2077

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Jason Li

Contact

Telephone (02) 9477 9946

Mobile

Fax (02) 9477 5684


Days and hours of operation Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Clinics Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 8:30am -11:30am

Eligibility Age over 50 with a minimal trauma fracture


Specialist Review followed by DXA and assessment with FLC then pathology.

Interventions

Comprehensive osteoporosis refracture prevention service with co-location of assessment, screening, DXA scanning, treatment, rehabilitation and falls prevention available in the one setting.

Follow-Up

Review as per Specialist and for infusions, otherwise as indicated.

Outreach



Northern Beaches Hospital


Outpatient Clinic, Ground Floor

105 Frenchs Forest Road (West)

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Sandra Denton

Contact

Telephone (02) 9105 5020 / (02) 9105 5021

Mobile

Fax (02) 9105 5158


Days and hours of operation Friday; 1:00pm – 5:00pm clinic hours

(RN Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am -5:00pm)

Clinics Friday 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Eligibility Age over 50 with a minimal trauma fracture


Rheumatology Specialist and Fracture Liaison Coordinator

Assessment

Assessment of osteoporosis and falls risk factors.

Pathology and DEXA Scanner also available on site.

Interventions

The clinic provides a report back to GP with plan; referrals to other services as indicated (such as Bone Mineral Density testing, falls clinic, physiotherapy, exercises classes); commencement of Osteoporosis medication if required; Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Education

Follow-Up

Follow- up in clinic with specialist as required.


Outreach


Royal North Shore Hospital


Clinic 1, Ambulatory Care Centre

Level 3, Acute Services Building

Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW 2065

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Lillias Nairn

Contact ORP Admin – (02) 9462 9745

Telephone (02) 9463 1848

Mobile 0476 830 406

Fax (02) 9463 2092


Days and hours of operation Monday - Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Clinics Initial assessment appointments available all weekdays except Thursday.

Specialist clinic Mondays 8:30am-1:00pm

Eligibility People aged 50 years and over (or under 50 years and post-menopausal), living in the RNSH catchment, who have had a recent minimal trauma fracture


Comprehensive osteoporosis screening including assessment of osteoporosis and falls risk factors: Bone Density Scanning and pathology available on site.

Interventions

Specialist consult with either Rheumatologist or Endocrinologist; report back to GP; referrals to other services as indicated (such as falls clinic, physiotherapy, dietician, exercise classes, etc.); Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Education and self-management

Follow-Up

Reviews at 6, 12, 24 month follow-up.

Outreach



Ryde Hospital


Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre

Level 1, 37 Fourth Avenue, Eastwood NSW 2122

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Karen Thomas

Contact Santina Murgida

Telephone (02) 9858 7888 Pager 54711 Tuesday and Friday;

(02) 9858 7155

Mobile

Fax


Days and hours of operation Tuesday and Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Clinics Tuesday and Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Eligibility Patients over 50 years of age presenting to Ryde Hospital with a MTF and living in the Ryde Hospital catchment


The Service provides referral for osteoporosis screening (Bone Mineral Density scan and associated pathology) and a consultation with the ORP Service medical specialist.

Interventions

Patients will meet with the Fracture Liaison Coordinator for fracture and falls prevention education, and referral to health and community services as required, e.g. Falls Prevention programs.

Outreach


South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Prince of Wales Hospital & Royal Hospital for Women


Prince of Wales Hospital/ Royal Hospital for Women

Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Daniel Wu

Contact

Telephone (02) 9113 2867

Mobile

Fax


Days and hours of operation Monday 8:30am to 12:00pm- The Prince of Wales Hospital

Thursday 8:30am to 12:00pm- The Royal Hospital for Women (female patients only)

Clinics Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service:

Monday AM- General Endocrine Clinic

Thursday AM- Osteoporosis Clinic

Eligibility Aged over 50 years, presenting to ED with minimal trauma fracture

GP referral required


Patients are seen in a clinic by an Endocrinologist and Fracture Liaison Coordinator

Assessment

Referrals for bone density testing (DEXA) and pathology performed onsite

Interventions

Development of personalised Bone Health Management Plan

Provide education about osteoporosis risk factors and falls risk assessment

Referrals to other services as required e.g. falls prevention groups, physiotherapy, dietetics.

Liaison with GP and other specialists

Outreach



St George Hospital


St George Hospital

Department of Aged Care

3 Chapel St

Kogarah

NSW 2217


Contact

Telephone (02) 9113 2867

Mobile

Fax


Days and hours of operation Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Clinics




Patients are seen in a clinic by a medical officer and Fracture Liaison Coordinator

Assessment


Interventions





Outreach



The Sutherland Hospital


Allied Health Department

The Sutherland Hospital

Kingsway & Kareena Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229


Contact

Telephone (02) 9113 2867

Mobile

Fax (02) 9113 3979


Days and hours of operation Wednesday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Clinics





Assessment


Interventions





Outreach


South Western Sydney Local Health District

Liverpool Hospital

Osteoporotic Refracture Prevention Program

Liverpool Hospital

Elizabeth St

Liverpool

NSW, 2170

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Julia Gaudin

Contact

Telephone (02) 8738 4088

Mobile

Fax (02) 8738 3561


Days and hours of operation FLC – 3 clinic days (Tues/Wed/Thurs)

ORP Medical Officer Clinic (Thurs - AM)

Clinics

Eligibility Aged over 50 years, with minimal trauma fracture


Review of eligible patients by FLC

Bone health and falls risk assessment

Coordination of DEXA and pathology

Interventions

Review by Rheumatologist with commencement of intervention

Outreach Nil


Southern NSW Local Health District

Bega Hospital

South East Regional Hospital,

4 Virginia Drive

Bega, NSW 2550

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Brett Anderson

Contact

Telephone

Mobile 0400 389 975

Fax

Email

Days and hours of operation

Clinics

Eligibility

Service provided In Implementation Stage

Outreach


St Vincents Health Network

St Vincents Hospital


Xavier Building

390 Victoria St

Darlinghurst

NSW 2010

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Emma Pauley

Contact

Telephone (02) 8382 3360

Mobile

Fax (02) 8382 3345


[email protected]

Days and hours of operation Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm

Clinics TBC

Eligibility Aged over 50 and sustained minimal trauma fracture



Assessment

Referrals for bone density testing (DEXA) and pathology

Interventions

Initiation of medical treatments as indicated


Referrals to other services as required e.g. falls prevention groups


Outreach




Sydney Local Health District

Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Concord Hospital Secondary Fracture Prevention Program

Department of Endocrinology, Level 6, Concord Hospital Medical Centre

Hospital Road, Concord, NSW 2139

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Dr Jeff Ahn (from Feb 2018)

Contact Dr Kirtan Ganda or Prof Markus Seibel

Telephone (02) 9767 7647

Mobile 0419 617 159

Fax (02) 9767 7472

Email [email protected]; or [email protected]

Days and hours of operation Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Clinics Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm for general SFPP

Monday 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Thursday 1:00pm to 5:00 pm for DVA-funded SFPP

Eligibility Age over 45 years; minimal trauma fracture sustained.

Service provided Medical and educational services for men and women with minimal trauma fractures

Outreach


Sydney Local Health District

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Secondary Fracture Prevention Service

Rheumatology Department, QEII Building

59 Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Harrison Adams

Contact

Telephone (02) 9515 3631

Mobile

Fax (02) 9515 9333


Days and hours of operation Monday - Friday; 7:30am – 4:00pm

Clinics Friday morning

Eligibility We primarily screen for patients over 50 years of age who have sustained minimal trauma fracture. Including presentations to Emergency Department, inpatients, outpatient clinics e.g. Rheumatology and Aged Care. GP referrals accepted.


Patients to be seen by a multidisciplinary team with a rheumatology staff specialist and Fracture Liaison Coordinator.

The aim is to provide a ‘one stop shop’ to identify, assess and treat people with low bone density

Assessment

Screening for osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention interventions are provided.

Bone Mineral Densitometry, blood collection

Interventions

Infusion service and provision of patient education.

Outreach


Western NSW Local Health District

Bathurst Base Hospital

Best Bones - Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program

Bathurst Base Hospital

361-365 Howick St

Bathurst

NSW 2795

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Sandra Hamer

Contact

Telephone (02) 6330 5807

Mobile 0418 766 053

Fax (02) 6334 2589


Days and hours of operation Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Clinics Monday afternoon

Eligibility Minimal Trauma Fracture over 50, including minor fractures if other risk factors identified.

Not a RACF resident.


Phone contact or in clinic to arrange DEXA and pathology.

Initial assessment of bone health and falls risk.

Interventions

Referral to services as required

Follow-Up

Follow-up provided at regular intervals to 2 years.

Outreach No


Western NSW Local Health District

Orange Health Service


Orange Base Hospital

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Amy Archer

Contact

Telephone (02) 6369 7308

Mobile

Fax


Days and hours of operation

Clinics

Eligibility

Service provided In implementation Stage

Outreach


Western Sydney Local Health District

Blacktown Hospital

Blacktown Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service

University Clinic and Research Centre, Blacktown

Marcel Cres, Blacktown NSW 2148

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Allison Sigmund

Contact

Telephone (02) 9851 6143

Mobile

Fax (02) 9851 6006


Days and hours of operation Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm

Clinics Wednesday 1:00pm - 4:30pm weekly

Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm fortnightly

Eligibility Minimal trauma fracture, aged over 50.

Via Fracture Clinic, Referral from GP


In clinic Bone Mineral Densitometry by FLC

Medical specialist assessment review

Physiotherapy assessment within clinic

Outreach


Australian Capital Territory

Canberra Hospital & Health Services

Fracture Liaison Service

Canberra Hospital

Yamba Drive, Garran ACT 2605

Fracture Liaison Coordinator Chrysta Bridge

Contact Sayerah Deasey

Telephone (02) 6174 7638

Mobile

Fax


Days and hours of operation Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Clinics

Eligibility Patients over 50 years of age attending the fracture clinic determined to have minimal trauma fracture (excludes, feet, hands, skull and face).

Service provided Referred to GP for commencement of therapy.

Outreach


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