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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]
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
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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
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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
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.
Service provided Assessment
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
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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
Email [email protected]
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
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Port Kembla Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
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
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
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.
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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
Email [email protected]
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.
Service provided Team
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
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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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Team
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
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
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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
Email [email protected]
Days and hours of operation Service in development
Clinics
Eligibility Service in development
Service provided Service in development
Outreach
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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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
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
Liaison with GPs and specialists
Follow-Up
Follow-up support to access services.
Outreach Phone assessments available
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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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Team
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
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Northern NSW Local Health District
Lismore Base Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Team
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
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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
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Northern NSW Local Health District
Tweed Heads Health Service
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program
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
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
Service provided Team
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.
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Follow-Up
Regular phone call follow up is offered to monitor medication and support lifestyle modifications.
Outreach
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Northern NSW Local Health District
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
Email [email protected]
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.
Service provided Team
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.
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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
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Northern Sydney Local Health District
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
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
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Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Beaches Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Clinic
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Team
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.
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Outreach
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Royal North Shore Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Clinic
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
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
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Northern Sydney Local Health District
Ryde Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
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
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Prince of Wales Hospital & Royal Hospital for Women
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service
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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Team
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
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
St George Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service
St George Hospital
Department of Aged Care
3 Chapel St
Kogarah
NSW 2217
Fracture Liaison Coordinator Daniel Wu
Contact
Telephone (02) 9113 2867
Mobile
Fax
Email [email protected]
Days and hours of operation Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Clinics
Eligibility Aged over 50 years, presenting to ED with minimal trauma fracture
GP referral required
Service provided Team
Patients are seen in a clinic by a medical officer 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
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
The Sutherland Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Clinic
Allied Health Department
The Sutherland Hospital
Kingsway & Kareena Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229
Fracture Liaison Coordinator Daniel Wu
Contact
Telephone (02) 9113 2867
Mobile
Fax (02) 9113 3979
Email [email protected]
Days and hours of operation Wednesday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Clinics
Eligibility Aged over 50 years, presenting to ED with minimal trauma fracture
GP referral required
Service provided Team
Patients are seen in a clinic by a medical officer 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
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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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
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
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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
Days and hours of operation
Clinics
Eligibility
Service provided In Implementation Stage
Outreach
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St Vincents Health Network
St Vincents Hospital
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program
Xavier Building
390 Victoria St
Darlinghurst
NSW 2010
Fracture Liaison Coordinator Emma Pauley
Contact
Telephone (02) 8382 3360
Mobile
Fax (02) 8382 3345
Email [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
Service provided Team
Patients are seen in a clinic by a medical officer and Fracture Liaison Coordinator
Assessment
Referrals for bone density testing (DEXA) and pathology
Interventions
Initiation of medical treatments as indicated
Provide education about osteoporosis risk factors and falls risk assessment
Referrals to other services as required e.g. falls prevention groups
Liaison with GP and other specialists
Outreach
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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
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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
Email [email protected]
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.
Service provided Team
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
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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
Email [email protected]
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.
Service provided Assessment
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
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Western NSW Local Health District
Orange Health Service
Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program
Orange Base Hospital
Fracture Liaison Coordinator Amy Archer
Contact
Telephone (02) 6369 7308
Mobile
Fax
Email [email protected]
Days and hours of operation
Clinics
Eligibility
Service provided In implementation Stage
Outreach
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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
Email [email protected]
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
Service provided Assessment
In clinic Bone Mineral Densitometry by FLC
Medical specialist assessment review
Physiotherapy assessment within clinic
Outreach
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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
Email [email protected]
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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Musculoskeletal Network NSW Osteoporotic Refracture Prevention
Service Directory May 2019