Gold Coast Health delivers a Hospital in the Home (HITH) service for suitable
patients whose care may be stepped down after hospital admission and
managed in the home setting.

HITH is introducing a new model whereby GPs can refer suitable and eligible
patients directly to the service to avoid a hospital admission and instead have
care delivered at home.

The service will commence for patients with urinary tract infections or cellulitis
where GP treatment options have been exhausted but patient acuity is such that
medical management in the home is feasible. Once identified and accepted to
the service medical management will rest with the health service and GPs will
not be expected to manage the patient until discharged from the service.

We are currently establishing the pathways for referral to this service. If you
have patients suitable for this service or would like further information please
email GCGPLU@health.qld.gov.au