Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home
Vitalis Health provides tailored, hospital-standard Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) care across Greater Sydney and Newcastle. We help you achieve the best possible outcomes so you can get back to enjoying life.
Be revitalised with Vitalis RITH
Vitalis’ trusted and transformative Rehabilitation in the Home service lets patients achieve all their rehab goals and get back to enjoying life so much sooner. Our customers love the difference it makes!
Vitalis Health’s Rehabilitation in the Home service is ideal for people who have had a hip or knee replacement, as well as patients needing cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab and reconditioning. We can also support workers’ compensation patients.
Vitalis RITH is NSQHS-accredited and SIRA-accredited, so you can be sure of the highest standard of care.
Benefits of Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home
- Your Vitalis RITH team will develop a user-friendly, at-home rehab exercise program tailored to your specific needs.
- Your exercise program and related support is specially designed to deliver outstanding functional outcomes.
- You will spend less time in hospital, with reduced risk of complications like cross-infections.
- Data shows that your clinical results will be equal to or better than hospital-based rehabilitation.
- You will enjoy a seamless transition from hospital to home, facilitated by a fully collaborative working approach between hospital and RITH teams.
- The Vitalis RITH service is available wherever you need it, whether that's at home or in an assisted living facility or residential care facility.
- You will receive telehealth consultations from a rehabilitation nurse throughout your rehab period to support the in-person treatment.
- You will not need to travel to an outpatient rehabilitation facility, saving you time and money.
- The Vitalis RITH service is covered by many private health insurers, generally with no out-of-pocket expenses.
How Vitalis Health changes lives
The goal of everyone at Vitalis is to have a positive impact on the lives of our Hospital in the Home patients.
Vitalis RITH nurses and physios are available to provide exceptional rehabilitation care whenever and wherever you need it. Whatever your RITH needs, we make sure you are supported by a someone who understands what you want to achieve and works with you to get there.
Every Vitalis nurse and physio is passionate about delivering the best clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. Your Vitalis team member will be with you every step of the journey, helping you as your needs change over time and providing:
- Hospital-quality care
- Outstanding clinical outcomes
- The best possible experience.
What services does Vitalis provide?
Vitalis Health specialises in meeting the clinical and personal needs of every patient. As well as identifying and understanding critical issues, we ensure patients are heard and included in their treatment and care planning. Our healthcare-at-home services are available both privately (health insurance or user pay) and publicly through public health systems, government departments and the NDIS. They include:
Hospital at Home Services
Care at Home Services
Virtual and Remote Services
Rehabilitation in the Home
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FAQs
What is Rehabilitation in the Home?
Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) is a hospital substitution treatment (HST). It is a proven, clinically effective alternative to a prolonged hospital stay for people who have had a recent orthopaedic, cardiac, neurosurgery or other procedure. It allows eligible patients to receive hospital-standard treatment in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Â
What services are provided by Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home?
Vitalis RITH provides tailored, multidisciplinary services from physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses. Our in-person services are supported by telephone consultations from specialist rehabilitation nurses.
Where does Vitalis provide Rehabilitation in the Home services?
Vitalis RITH is available across the Greater Sydney region and Newcastle. We may also be able to support patients in other locations. Please contact the RITH team (call 0405 069 234 or email [email protected]) to discuss specific cases.
How long does the Vitalis RITH program take?
Each RITH program is targeted to the individual needs of the patient. The program generally lasts for five to six weeks, with rehab sessions lasting from 45 to 60 minutes. At the conclusion of the program, a detailed report of your progress and outcome measures is send to your surgeon and hospital.
What happens if I have a wound that needs managing?
Vitalis RITH can include a wound management service for patients who have staples or sutures that need trimming. All wound care is carried out in your home by experienced registered nurses.
How do I get Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home care?
Your medical team will be able to advise if you can be treated treated at home after surgery. They can then refer you to Vitalis RITH. We will then be in touch to schedule your initial rehab visit.
You can also speak to your surgeon ahead of surgery to request Rehabilitation in the Home from Vitalis after your surgical procedure.
You can also contact Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home directly to arrange RITH care. Please contact us for more information.
What accreditations does Vitalis RITH have?
Vitalis is one of only three hospital-at-home providers to be accredited to NSQHS standards. This means you can be assured of receiving hospital-standard care at home.
Vitalis RITH is also SIRA-accredited, meaning we can provide rehabilitation support in workers’ compensation, road and traffic accidents and home and building compensation cases.
How do I pay for Vitalis RITH?
Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home is covered by many private health insurers, generally with no out-of-pocket expenses.​ Our HITH service can also be accessed on a user-pays basis. Please contact us for more information.
Can I access Vitalis RITH if I live in a nursing home or residential care?
Absolutely! Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home services can be provided where you need them.
Which private health insurers does Vitalis RITH work with?
Vitalis Rehabilitation in the Home has pre-approval arrangements in place with the following health funds:
- ACA Health Benefits Fund (ACA)
- AIA Health Insurance (MYO)
- CBHS Corporate (CBC)
- CBHS Health Fund Limited (CBH)
- CUA Health (CPS)
- Defence Health Limited (AHB)
- Doctors’ Health Fund Limited (AMA)
- GMHBA Health (GMH)
- HBF Health Limited (HBF)
- HCF (HCF)
- Health Care Insurance Limited (HCI)
- Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF)
- Health Partners (SPS)
- Navy Health Limited (NHB)
- Onemedifund (OMF)Â
- Peoplecare Health Insurance (LHM)
- Phoenix Health Fund Limited (PWA)
- Police Health Limited (SPE)
- Queensland Country Health Fund Pty Ltd (QCH)
- Reserve Bank Health Society Limited (RBH)
- Teachers Health Fund (NTF)
- TUH (QTU)
- Westfund (WFD)
We may also be able to support members of other health funds. Please contact the RITH team (call 0405 069 234 or email [email protected]) to discuss.