Based on risk factors such age, vaccination status, severity of symptoms, medical history and social factors, a small group of people who test positive to COVID-19 will need to be monitored remotely through use of a pulse oximeter. Most West Australians will be able to manage COVID-19 at home without the need for a pulse oximeter. It operates by shining a light through your finger to a sensor on the other side of the clip. These readings can be used by health practitioners to help manage the care of a COVID-19 positive person from their home.Ī pulse oximeter looks like a clothes-peg and attaches onto your fingertip. Pulse oximeters are non-invasive, painless, handheld devices that measure a person’s blood oxygen level and heart rate. You will receive full instructions on how to use the Pulse Oximeter. This device is placed on the fingertip and is non-invasive. You will be asked to consent to enrol in the program.ĬOVID Care at Home patients will receive calls from the health care team to check their vital health signs and welfare.ĬOVID Care at Home patients may be provided with an easy-to-use device, a Pulse Oximeter, to measure the oxygen levels in their blood and heart rate. WA COVID Care at Home will enrol patients based on risk factors such as age, severity of symptoms, medical history and social factors. To help determine whether you would benefit from WA COVID Care at Home you must first have had a positive COVID-19 test result. If you are unable to complete the form by yourself and do not have someone to help, you can call 13 COVID (13 26843), who can complete it on your behalf. You will need to register for the service. WA COVID Care at Home delivers home monitoring care for COVID-positive people who require it due to having risk factors which put them at greater risk of requiring hospitalisation. Most people with COVID-19 can care for themselves with some support from their GP, if required. Ambulance fees for seniors and pensioners.Assistance with travel costs to receive medical care.Telehealth – delivering virtual care closer to home.Screening mammography with BreastScreen WA.
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