Day Hospitals Australia has produced a high-level paper to assist current and Preliminary members in the establishment of a day hospital facility.  Predominantly, this information will be of interest to those who may be in the pre-build or build phase of the process.

This document is complimentary to members or is available for non-members to purchase, subject to satisfying the requirements around its intention for use, in consultation with the Membership Manager.

For further information, and to obtain a copy of this document please contact the Membership Manager on anne.hentschke@dayhospitalsaustralia.net.au or (08) 8276 8691

Index:

• At a Glance
• Research – Commercial Feasibility
• Patient selection and Services to be offered
• Services to be offered
• Appointment of a Health Facilities Architect
• Talk to Your State or Territory Health Department
• Initial Discussions with Major Health Insurance Funds
• Accreditation Body
• Organisational Structure
• Committee Structure
• Insurances
• Policies and Procedures
• Budget Process
• Operational Costs
• License to Occupy
• Accreditation/NSQHS Standards
• Hospital Provider Number
• Data Submission Requirements
• Health Fund Negotiations
• Second Tier Default Benefit
• Membership of Day Hospitals Australia Ltd
• Membership Classes and Benefits Table