Hospital in the Home referral form
Referring to Vitalis Health’s trusted and transformative Hospital in the Home (HITH) service is easy. Simply complete the form below.
Vitalis HITH referral form
Complete this form to refer to Vitalis HITH. If you have any questions about the Vitalis Hospital in the Home service, including information on patient eligibility, participating private funds, or current geographical coverage, please call 0451 439 322 or email [email protected].
Important information
- If referring for IV antibiotics, please attach Med Chart, PICC/Port insertion report and recent blood results where indicated on the form.
- If referring for negative wound therapy (VAC), please attach Surgical Report or Wound Chart with dimensions/regime where indicated on the form.
- Patients must be clinically stable and in a safe home environment to be eligible for admission to Vitalis clinical services.
- HITH and Infusion Therapy patients can be admitted under the care of their treating doctor or under Vitalis’ own GP/emergency doctors.
- Chemotherapy at Home patients are admitted under the care of their treating doctor.
- Treating doctors are consulted and provided with regular updates throughout the treatment.
What our customers say
I cannot say enough good things about the nurses from the Vitalis Hospital in the Home team. They made a very unexpected and painful post-op recovery period as stress-free as possible. Thank you Kelly, Cara, Nicki, and Sharon - I would have been lost without you! Paula HonnibalNovember 15, 2023 Staff are so helpful and friendly. Love working with you all. Dee FrancziaMay 25, 2023 After a month in hospital on a drip it was amazing to have the daily treatment at home. All the staff are outstanding, professional and their friendly attitude is exceptional. Thank you so much Rod RogersDecember 17, 2022 The best service I’ve had with Vitalis Very professional service and the nurses are very friendly, experienced, and caring Highly recommended M RMay 13, 2021 Natalie, Clare and the whole nursing team are exceptional. They really care, and their feedback is first class. A credit to this professional that doesn't often get a lot of thanks. This is the type of innovation we need in the health sector. All the best team for 2021. Frazer WilsonJanuary 29, 2021 I had the experience of using Vitalis for home hospital care over past week. Vitalis provided excellent care and all Nurses who attended were very experienced and knowledgeable and performed service with great empathy & understanding. Absolutely recommend Vitalis for anyone requiring in-house medical care. ross owenApril 29, 2020 The nurses that attended to me were very professional and had great knowledge. If I ever had an issue the team was available to assist and give me advice. I highly recommend Vitalis Health & Home Care Trev SmithMarch 17, 2020 Amazing service , all nurses treat with care at all times and would highly recommend 👍 Falcon PvPFebruary 17, 2020
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FAQs
Who can refer to Vitalis Hospital in the Home?
The following can refer to Vitalis Health for Hospital in the Home Services?
- GPs
- Specialists
- Public and private hospitals
- Workers’ compensation insurers
- Private health insurers
- Nursing homes
- Private patients.
What is the catchment area for Vitalis HITH services?
Vitalis provides Hospital in the Home services across the Greater Sydney region. We may also be able to support patients in other locations. Please contact the HITH team (call 0451 439 322 or email [email protected]) to discuss specific cases.
How long does the HITH referral process take?
Once a referral form has been received, a member of the relevant team will be in touch with you on the same working day (generally within an hour). For Hospital in the Home patients, the Vitalis team is generally able to start providing care on the next working day (assuming the patient is eligible to receive care and subject to circumstances).
Which private health insurers does Vitalis HITH work with?
Vitalis Hospital in the Home has arrangements in place with the following health funds:
- BUPA
- HCF
- NIB
- Australian Health Service Alliance funds:
- ACA Health Fund (ACA)
- AIA Health (MYO)
- CBHS Corporate (CBC)
- CBHS Health (CBH)
- CUA Health (CPS)
- Defence Health (AHB)
- Doctors Health (AMA)
- GMHBA Health (GMH)
- GU Health (GU)
- Health Care Insurance (HCI)
- Health Insurance Funds (HIF)
- Health Partners (SPS)
- Navy Health (NHB)
- Onemedifund (OMF)
- People Care Heath (LHM)
- Phoenix Health (PWA)
- Police Health (SPE)
- Qantas Health
- Railway Health (RT)
- Reserve Bank Health (RBH)
- Teachers Health (NTF)
- TUH (QCH)
- Westfund (WFD)
We may also be able to support members of other health funds. Please contact the HITH team (call 0451 439 322 or email [email protected]) to discuss.