HRRC - Holiday Dialysis in Newcastle


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Holiday dialysis in Newcastle is provided by the Wansey Community Dialysis Centre which is part of the Department of Nephrology services attached to John Hunter Hospital. The role of the Centre is to provide community based dialysis treatment and training for patients with End Stage Kidney Failure. The unit was established in 1989, through a bequest from Mrs Francoise Wansey. It is located in a bushland setting south of Newcastle and aims to provide a relaxed social environment in which patients can undertake their dialysis treatment and training.

The HIGH DEPENDENCY COMMUNITY HAEMODIALYSIS UNIT, located at the Wansey Centre, provides holiday dialysis during the following hours:

Monday to Friday 3.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Saturday 7. 30 am - 2.30 pm

Facilities available at the High Dependency Unit

13 dialysis machines (Gambro AK95) and chairs
Fresenius Polysulphone dialysers
comfortable waiting room
kitchenette for patient use with microwave, toaster, refrigerator, sandwich maker and ice machine
easy access
close access to public transport
Renal Resource Centre for patient education material
disabled access and amenities

What do I bring?

equipment for special treatment requirements
your own meals
a drinking cup or mug
pen
reading material, radio (with earphones)
reading glasses if applicable
medications

Preconditions for acceptance of patients for holiday dialysis include:

Current HIV, Hep B and C status
Current clinical status
1 months written notice to Nephrologist and Nursing Unit Manager

Holiday dialysis can be organised with the Team Leader in the High Dependency Community Dialysis Unit.
Phone (02) 4943 9635

For further information contact:
The Nursing Unit Manager

Wansey Dialysis Centre
1A Dudley Road
Charlestown 2290
Phone(02) 4943 9635 Facsimile:(02) 4943 9522