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Counties Manukau Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
Public Service, Infectious Diseases
Today
Middlemore Hospital
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Description
The Counties Manukau Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Service, previously known as Outpatient Intravenous Antibiotic (OPIVA) commenced at Middlemore Hospital in 1998. OPAT allows suitable patients to receive short to long term intravenous and/or oral antibiotics within their home, other outpatient facilities or trained aged residential care facility. The service provides the same quality of care that patients would otherwise receive as an in-patient, without requiring them to stay in hospital.
Healthcare professionals involved in OPAT include:
- infectious diseases specialists
- registrars training in infectious diseases
- clinical nurse specialists
- pharmacists
- pharmacy technicians
- community nurses
Staff
Stephen McBride Clinical Director, Infection Services
Christopher Luey Clinical Head, Infection Services
Christopher Hopkins Consultant
Genevieve Walls Consultant
Susan Morpeth Consultant
Veronica Playle Consultant
Timothy Cutfield Consultant
Michael Borrie Consultant
Vicki McCoubrie Clinical Nurse Manager
Frederick Lajara Clinical Nurse Specialist
Paula Wallis Clinical Nurse Specialist
Krystal Chaffe Clinical Nurse Specialist
Heidi Hall Clinical Nurse Specialist
Mary Jane Alfonso Clinical Nurse Specialist
Consultants
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Dr Michael Borrie
Consultant
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Dr Timothy Cutfield
Consultant
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Dr Christopher Hopkins
Consultant
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Dr Christopher Luey
Clinical Head, Infection Services
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Dr Stephen McBride
Clinical Director, Infection Services
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Dr Susan Morpeth
Consultant
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Dr Veronica Playle
Consultant
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Dr Genevieve Walls
Consultant
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral, Website / App
Referral Expectations
Acute Patients (Middlemore Hospital)
If you are acutely unwell, your GP may refer you to the Acute Assessment and Admitting Service in the Emergency Department at the front of Middlemore Hospital. The Medical team working in the Emergency Care Department will look after you, and if your condition is an infection, advice may be requested from the Infectious Diseases specialty. You may be admitted to hospital for investigation and treatment. Once an antimicrobial plan is made by the Infectious Diseases team, you will be referred to the OPAT Clinical Nurse Specialist to assess your suitability to receive antimicrobial treatment in an outpatient setting.
Outpatients (Māngere Community Health Centre)
If the referral is less urgent and the referring doctor is requesting help in the management of your condition, the doctor will request an appointment in the Infectious Diseases outpatient clinic. Waiting times for the appointment depend on the urgency of the condition as outlined in the information supplied by your doctor, but vary between 2 weeks and 1-2 months.
In the outpatient clinic you will be seen by a member of the medical specialist team who will ask questions about your illness, examine you and possibly order further investigations. This may involve having, for example, x-rays or blood tests. Once a diagnosis is made, management of your condition will be outlined to you and you will either be requested to return to see the OPAT Clinical Nurse Specialist, return to the clinic or to see your GP for follow-up.
Infectious Diseases outpatient clinics are held at:
- Māngere Community Health Centre Thursday mornings (08:00 AM – 12:00 noon)
Not all OPAT referrals are seen in-person by the OPAT Clinical Nurse Specialist, some patients may receive advice via phone call or email.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the Eligibility Directions specified criteria set by the Health New Zealand. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full costs of any medical treatment you receive during your stay.
To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit Health New Zealand website
For any applicable charges, please phone the Accounts Receivable Office on (09) 2760060.
Hours
Middlemore Hospital
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Mon – Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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- 08:00-16:30hrs: on-site at Middlemore Hospital
- 16:30-22:00hrs: off-site on-call telephone support
After 22:00hrs, if you need urgent help, or are unwell, go to Middlemore Hospital Emergency Department
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays outside the Christmas period.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino, Tagalog
Document Downloads
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Patient Information Book.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf
(PDF, 1.5 MB)
This book provides you with information about:
- Health NZ Counties Manukau OPAT Service
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
- intravenous (IV) antibiotics
- oral antibiotics
- blood tests
- infectious diseases appointment
- frequently asked questions
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Oral Antibiotic Patient Information Sheet.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf
(PDF, 163.9 KB)
This contains information about:
- antibiotic tablets
- prescription
- blood test
- possible side effects
- follow up appointment
- contraceptives
- medication reminder smartphone app
- other medicines
- end of treatment
Travel Directions
Click on the following link for the Middlemore Hospital Way Finding Map
Public Transport
The main entrance to the Middlemore Hospital site is on Hospital Road. The bus stop and train station are located outside the Galbraith Building entrance which is on Hosptial Road.
Click here for more information about Getting to Middlemore Hospital
Parking
Click here for more information about car parking options at Middlemore Hospital
Website
Contact Details
Middlemore Hospital
South Auckland
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 266 513 extension 50887
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Mobile
+64212861816
Email
Website
100 Hospital Road
Middlemore Hospital
Auckland
Auckland 2025
Street Address
100 Hospital Road
Middlemore Hospital
Auckland
Auckland 2025
Postal Address
Private Bag 93311
Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1640
New Zealand
10 Waddon Place, Māngere, Auckland
South Auckland
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Phone
0800 266 513 extension 50887
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Mobile
+64212861816
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:41AM on August 19, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Counties Manukau Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT).