For the very first time, people on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula will have access to hospital-level care in their own homes thanks to the expansion of My Home Hospital.

The service expansion means people who need public hospital-level care, such as infections requiring IV antibiotics, exacerbation of respiratory conditions or immediate post operative care, can be offered the choice to have that care safely delivered in the comfort of their own home.

As well as daily visits from highly skilled nurses and paramedics, patients are remotely monitored using technology, giving round the clock virtual care.

My Home Hospital is a service delivered by Calvary Medibank Joint Venture. It has provided care to more than 6,500 patients since its launch in January 2021, and it is currently available in metropolitan Adelaide and the regions surrounding Gawler and Mount Barker.

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network CEO, Rebecca Graham says, "We have already seen the positive impact My Home Hospital has had on patients and health services in Adelaide’s peri-urban areas, so the expansion of the service to the Southern Fleurieu is an exciting addition to our local health network."

The service is also now available in ten towns across the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula, from Encounter Bay to Goolwa.

Patients can be referred to My Home Hospital by medical professionals, including general practitioners, emergency department clinicians, nurse practitioners, SA Virtual Care Service clinicians and SA Ambulance Service paramedics.

"Patients can still choose to receive care in a traditional hospital setting however My Home Hospital provides an option for patients to receive care without the burden of travel." says Executive Director Integrated Care Systems, Jeanette Walters.

Delivery of the My Home Hospital service has now been extended to:

• Victor Harbor

• Encounter Bay

• Goolwa

• Goolwa Beach

• Goolwa North

• Goolwa South

• Hayborough

• McCracken

• Middleton

• Port Elliot.

For more information, visit My Home Hospital.