The Ortho-Geriatric Service (OGS) treats elderly patients who present with hip fractures. The team consists of Geriatricians, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Nurses and a variety of allied health staff, including specialised Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The service is currently offered at the Footscray Campus.
Staff
Surgical liaison nurse – Jessy Doherty: Jessy.Doherty@wh.org.au
Footscray, ward 3B Nurse Unit Manager – Kylie Van Rooyen: Kylie.VanRooyen@wh.org.au
Footscray, ward 1W Nurse Unit Manager – Rachel Kropman: Rachel.Kropman@wh.org.au
Chair of Hip Fracture Working Group – Dr Lauren Nacey: Lauren.Nacey@wh.org.au
Chair of the hip fracture committee, Jason Plant: Jason.plant@wh.org.au
Lead for OrthoGeriatrics, Lauren Nacey: Lauren.Nacey@wh.org.au
Head of Unit – Geriatric Medicine – John Guinane – john.guinane@wh.org.au
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