Geriatric Services
Geriatrics in the Home (GITH)
GITH allows older persons to be treated as if they were an inpatient in the hospital, but are instead receiving the same care at home, over a short period.
Phone SPOC to refer patients to GITH
7133 9333
About this service
GITH is a 6 – 10 day hospital avoidance or substitution program, that operates as a comprehensive inpatient service based in the community.
GITH is staffed by clinicians who specialise in Geriatric care and provide a holistic multidisciplinary approach.
Patients admitted to GITH will be classified as an inpatient of the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and can receive up to three home visits per day from members of our team in their home, dependent on individual goals and clinical need.
GITH patients also have access to 24-hour telephone support.
How to refer
Referrals to GITH are considered for patients who:
- are over 65 years or older, or 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) who reside in the CALHN catchment (Adelaide metropolitan area)
- have potential for improvement in health and function within the duration of GITH (6-10 days)
- require a multidisciplinary approach
- have access to a telephone at home
- have a safe home environment for staff to visit.
Referrals are made via Single Point of Contact (SPOC), which is open 7 days, 8.00 am to 8.30 pm for referrals and enquiries.