• Models of Care Programme About the Models of Care Programme ‘Models of care’ are the ways we provide healthcare to the community. Principles behind the Models of Care Programme The Models of Care Programme is built around eight guiding principles that all projects must strive to achieve. PROJECT: Supporting families to give babies the best start to life (Hei Pa Harakeke) Working alongside other organisations to equip vulnerable families with crucial parenting skills. PROJECT: Supporting general practices to sustainable patient-focused healthcare hubs Expanding the national Health Care Homes model to more general practices in the region. PROJECT: A new Medical Admissions and Planning Unit for Nelson Hospital A new unit for assessing and monitoring very unwell patients at Nelson Hospital. PROJECT: Using virtual health technologies to improve care This page is about the project to implement virtual health technologies at Nelson Marlborough Health. PROJECT: Improving the coordination of healthcare within the community Bringing together the healthcare professionals to collectively care for patients in the community. PROJECT: Improving communication between health professionals Improving the flow of information and communication between health professionals. PROJECT: Sharing information securely for improved patient care Sharing information to improve patient healthcare plans. PROJECT: Growing a healthcare workforce for the future Developing a health workforce plan for the future. PROJECT: Health assessments for vulnerable communities Taking health assessments into our most vulnerable communities This project aims to improve vulnerable people's access to health services and... The Models of Care Programme will improve the way healthcare is provided to meet the future health needs of people in the Nelson Marlborough region.