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Imagine being 85, in pain after a fall - and being sent to hospital just for an X-ray. 😔

Ambulances. Emergency departments. Long waits. Stressful environments.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

A recent Australian study published in BMC Nursing looked at how mobile X-ray services can support residents in aged care - by bringing imaging to the facility instead of sending residents to hospital.

Here’s what the research found:

The benefits of mobile X-rays:
✨ Fewer unnecessary hospital trips
✨ Less stress and disruption for residents
✨ Faster diagnosis and treatment
✨ Reduced pressure on hospitals and paramedics

So what’s the problem?
The study found that nurses - who know residents best - often face delays and barriers when trying to organise imaging, especially after hours. Despite having strong clinical judgement, they’re limited by approval processes and system constraints.

At Modia Health, we see firsthand how mobile diagnostic services can make aged care more comfortable, efficient, and person-centred when the right systems are in place.

As Australia’s aged care population continues to grow, we need care models that prioritise dignity, comfort, and timely access to services - without unnecessary hospital transfers.

You can read the full research here: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-04278-0

Margaret needed a chest X-ray.

She came back with a skin tear, deeply confused, and wouldn't eat for three days. The X-ray was clear - but the five manual transfers it took to get that answer had done real damage.

Every hospital transfer is a gamble. 5-8 manual handling events minimum, each performed by staff who don't know your resident.

The research is clear:

- 70%+ of nursing injuries come from manual handling
- 38% of hospitalised aged care residents develop delirium
- 55% of ED transfers are considered avoidable

What if the imaging came to them instead?

Mobile X-ray eliminates the transfer cascade entirely. Zero lifts. Your staff. Their room. Fast results.

Read the full article here: www.modiahealth.com.au/blog/manual-handling-risks-aged-care

70% of the time.

That's how often we hear the phrase "I didn't even know this service existed" when chatting with our patients about our services.

Mobile Radiology isn't new - it's been around for over a decade.

In 2026, we're making it our mission to spread the word. Because nobody should fall through the cracks. Nobody should miss out on essential imaging because transport is too difficult, too expensive, or simply impossible.

We will come to you - wherever you are:

- Aged care facilities
- Retirement villages
- Your home
- NDIS accommodation

Anywhere you need us.

Mobile healthcare is on the rise, and we're pushing it even further.

Our 2026 commitment:

- Expanded services across more locations
- Enhanced technology for faster, clearer results
- More Australians reached, more lives improved

This is the year we spread the word.

The year every Australian knows they have options.

Because healthcare should come to you - not the other way around.

Let's make 2026 a year of real impact.

Get in touch: https://www.modiahealth.com.au/contactus
Work for us: https://www.modiahealth.com.au/careers

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the team!

As we look back on 2025, we are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to care for our community. This year alone, we’ve had the privilege of supporting nearly 1,000 local residents with mobile medical imaging and infusion services right at their bedside.

Thank you to the wonderful facility staff, nurses, and families we work with every day. Your dedication to caring for our elders is inspiring.

We wish you all a safe, healthy, and joyful festive season. We’re here when you need us.

From Call to Diagnosis in 3 Hours: How Mobile Imaging Transforms Aged Care

Last week, we received a call at 11 AM from a nurse at a Brisbane aged care facility. A resident was in severe pain - significant bruising on his right arm, unable to move it. She needed answers. Fast.

Here's what happened:

Within 1 hour - our ultrasound technician was on site
Within 2 hours - X-ray technician arrived (the GP requested additional imaging during the ultrasound)
Within 4 hours - full diagnostic report delivered to the GP and RACF.

The findings: fractured elbow, hematoma, complex shoulder collection, no DVT.

The GP had everything needed to make immediate clinical decisions. Treatment started the same day.

Without mobile imaging? This resident would have faced:
• Hours waiting for an ambulance
• Hours in ED triage
• Hours waiting for imaging slots
• A 24+ hour ordeal, minimum

Instead, he stayed in his room. His friend stayed by his side. He received answers in hours, not days.

This is what's possible when aged care teams know mobile imaging is available - and when they make that call instead of defaulting to hospital transfer.

To every nurse, carer, and clinical coordinator in aged care: you have more power to change outcomes than you realise.

Read the full blogpost here: www.modiahealth.com/blog/racf-same-day-diagnosis

"Everything is coming to him. And I can be here to look after him."

Those words from a resident's friend stay with me.

Her friend had a suspected fracture - significant pain, couldn't move his arm. The traditional pathway would have meant:

• Hours waiting for an ambulance
• More hours in ED triage
• An unfamiliar, chaotic environment
• A 24+ hour ordeal minimum

Instead, we brought the X-ray and ultrasound to him on the same day. In his room. With his friend holding his hand.

Fracture confirmed. DVT ruled out. Treatment started immediately.

This isn't about convenience. It's about understanding what hospital transfers actually cost our most vulnerable patients:

• 38% develop delirium
• 5.4× increased dementia risk with delirium
• 30% experience lasting functional decline

Every transfer decision deserves this question: Is the hospital the only option?

Often, it isn't.

Read the full research: https://www.modiahealth.com.au/blog/delirium-hospital-transfer-riskso

Up to 38% of aged care residents develop delirium during hospital admission.

That's not a typo. It's a systematic review finding that should change how we think about transfer decisions.

When a resident is sent to hospital for an X-ray to rule out a fracture, there is a careful balance to be walked. Research tells a worrisome story:

• 38% develop delirium in hospital
• 19% develop pressure ulcers
• Up to 34% die during admission
• 36% still have delirium symptoms at discharge

For residents with dementia, delirium increases mortality risk by 5.4 times.

The question isn't whether hospital care is good - it's whether every transfer is necessary.

Modia Health offers an alternative: fast and easy X-rays and ultrasounds delivered at the bedside, keeping residents in familiar environments with trusted staff.

We wrote a deep-dive into the research. Link below. 👇

Mobile Ultrasound, X-Ray & IV Infusions | Modia Health Enhance patient well-being and staff performance with convenient imaging and diagnostic services. Book fast, reliable healthcare directly to you!

For aged care residents using mobility aids like the Sara Stedy, travelling to a clinic for an X-ray or ultrasound can be stressful and risky, and ambulance transfers are often not the best solution.

In fact, many clinics won’t accept bookings for these high-needs patients. This often leaves families and facilities with no option but to arrange ambulance transfers to hospital. Even then, care can be challenging. Hospital environments are unfamiliar, staff may be unaware of a resident’s mobility limitations, and transferring onto hospital beds can be difficult and unsafe.

Read more about this here: https://modiahealth.com.au/blog/aged-care-mobile-imaging

Modia Health removes these barriers.

We bring high-quality diagnostic imaging directly to your home or aged care facility, eliminating disruptive and costly transport. Residents receive timely, accurate scans comfortably and safely in their familiar environment.

Reduce patient risk and gain peace of mind. Let Modia Health be your trusted on-site imaging partner.

➡️ Comment “X-Ray” to learn how Modia can support your personal health needs.
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https://modiahealth.com.au/

Did you know that at Modia Health, when we perform checks like looking for blood clots (DVT scans), it’s actually better for you to be sitting down?

That’s right. Our friendly sonographers are experts at making your scan easy, comfortable, and stress-free. There’s no need to walk through hospital halls or move around unnecessarily. We can use your own chair or adjust your bed so you can relax right where you are.

And remember… the scan comes to you.

We bring portable medical-grade equipment that adapts to your position, allowing us to complete your scan efficiently while keeping you comfortable, safe, and dignified throughout.

At Modia Health, we believe technology should work for you, not the other way around.

Book your health scan with us today.

https://modiahealth.com.au/book-now

Mobile Ultrasound, X-Ray & IV Infusions | Modia Health Enhance patient well-being and staff performance with convenient imaging and diagnostic services. Book fast, reliable healthcare directly to you!

When an aged care resident needs a scan, it often requires family members to take half a day off work, fight traffic, and sit in hospital waiting rooms.

The disorientating experience for you and your loved one can lead to anxiety, medical complications and unneeded stress.

Modia Health strives to deliver on comfortable and stress-free health scans for aged care residents, so that you can spend time with your loved one, not waiting in a clinic.

Reach out to us if our services can help someone you love.