BOPDHB Patient Resources Fractured Neck of Femur Patient Handbook- May 2015 | Page 6

Introduction

Occupational therapist
The Occupational Therapist assesses management of everyday
essential daily activities. These assessments are to look at how
you will manage everyday activities at home e.g. showering, getting
in and out of bed, cleaning and preparing meals. This is why it is
important to gather general background information of how your
home is set up. From the assessments there is an opportunity to
create goals in order to work towards a safe discharge home. Help
and equipment are available for you at home if required.

Social Worker
The Social Worker will ensure you are ready to be discharged to go
home. Should you require assistance this will be arranged through
a Homecare provider as part of your discharge from hospital. (In
Tauranga Hospital this will be done via a referral to ACC or District
Nurses)
If you have any concerns, a Social Worker will undertake a Social
Work assessment for any further social needs eg; where to buy
your personal alarm and any other queries you have for your
personal needs. We can liaise with the ACC co-ordinator on your
behalf as appropriate.

ACC Co-ordinator
When required the ACC NARS Co-ordinator provides case
management of patients accepted for non acute rehabilitation
service (NARS) and works with the team to develop a patient goal
orientated rehabilitation programme. Support through ACC can be
arranged prior to discharge if required.

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