Warren Health Service
Hospital Avenue, Manjimup
To better service the communities of Manjimup and Pemberton in Western Australia, the former Warren District Hospital is currently being replaced by the new state-of-the-art Warren Health Service.
Located approximately 300km from Perth, the all-new Warren Health Service brings together a range of health and medical services in one location. The modern built health facility features a comprehensive emergency department, upgraded medical imaging unit, ambulance facilities, inpatient ward, surgical services, operating theatre, birthing suite, pathology department, primary health care and other support services.
Warren Health Service brings about 21st century healthcare to Manjimup and its surrounding districts.
This project is a part of the half a billion Southern Inland Health Initiative, funded by the Royalties for Regions program, aimed at providing improvements to health infrastructure, sustainable medical coverage, emergency care, better aged care and new models of health care delivery. Services at the new Warren Health Service are currently being delivered by the WA Country Health Service.
The architectural design for the new Warren Health Service utilises local materials, including rammed earth and timber, that reflect the naturescape of the South West region.
West Australian artists Adam Cruickshank and George Domahidy have worked together in partnership to create a giant leaf-like structure at the entrance to simulate the experience of approaching a karri forest and a water feature in the rear courtyard that features a two-leafed Karri sapling with a suspended giant water droplet.
The new Warren Health Service undergoes a staged opening from 18 June 2018. Pathwest services commence on Tuesday 19 June, emergency services on 25 June and transfer of patients from the old hospital will commence on Monday 25 June.
Equipment support
Unicare Health’s ward and clinic equipment specialist Geoff Thomas has enjoyed a particularly busy time organizing hospital equipment for the new Warren Health Service. This week saw the installation of new multipurpose hospital carts and trolleys, patient change tables, shower chairs, high back chairs and more.
Unicare Health is contracted to the Government of Western Australia via the Department of Health’s Health Corporate Network, for the provision of patient aids and appliances to West Australian public health care units under the HCNS 231912 tender. This includes bath, shower and toilet products, shower commodes, bedroom products, mobility products, seating and safety products.
Unicare Health has over 2 decades of contract management experience to the Australian government and private healthcare facilities. Our advantage comes from a knowledgeable sales and technical support team, and the ability to offer a quality range of products, expert advice and quality solutions. Two large warehouses, large stock levels and an improved logistics and dispatch system has also enabled us to respond quickly to health care equipment needs in Perth and in regional areas of Western Australia.
The recent upgrades and investments we have undertaken to improve our business systems has put us in a favourable position to further support organizations like WA Country Health Service in their delivery of healthcare excellence in Western Australia.
Unicare Health is currently involved in several major healthcare equipment projects for hospitals and aged care facilities in Western Australia. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected.
Posted on 19 June 2018
* Some information and media used in this article has been adapted from the Department of Health, WACHS, Pindan and affiliated organizational sites, online media publications, printed and social.
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