Medical Assessment Units (MAU) - campbelltown
About
The Medical Assessment Unit, often referred to as the MAU, is a hospital ward that provides comprehensive medical and multi-disciplinary care to a broad range of adult patients. Patients admitted to the MAU receive early and appropriate input from a range of staff including doctors, specialists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and pharmacists. The MAU is designed to manage and treat patients for a period of up to 48 hours. Following this patients are either moved to a longer stay ward or discharged home if appropriate.
The MAU looks after adult patients of all ages but is a very effective ward for patients with multiple complex medical problems such as older patients who may have medical problems in addition to other concerns such as falls or need for increased support at home.
Resources
Information for patients and family members regarding MAUs can be found at:
http://www.archi.net.au/documents/resources/models/mau/mau-patientbrochure.pdf
My relative has been admitted to the MAU. Does that mean they have to go home within 48 hours?
No. Patients needing to stay in hospital longer than 48 hours will be transferred to other wards for as long as is required for their hospital treatment to be completed.
How often will my doctor see me in the MAU?
Patients in the MAU are seen daily Monday to Friday by doctors. On weekends and public holidays all new and unwell patients are reviewed by medical staff as required.
Can my elderly relative have an aged care assessment (ACAT assessment) in the MAU?
Elderly patients will be assessed by a number of health professionals including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers. In most cases ACAT team assessments should happen at home. In some cases they are required for patients in hospital, for example elderly people going to directly to an aged care facility from hospital. In those cases the ACAT assessment can happen in the MAU.
Who do I speak to if I or my relatives have any questions or concerns while I am a patient in the MAU?
You should speak to the nurse or doctor looking after you or your relative. You are also encouraged to ask to speak the nurse unit manager (NUM) – the nurse in charge of the ward. The hospital also has a patient liaison officer (PLO) who can assist you if you have further concerns.
Contact
Dr Dev Verick FRACP is the director of the medical assessment unit at Campbelltown Hospital. He can be contacted via the Department of Medicine, Phone: 4634 4001
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