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10 hours ago

The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌

TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.

“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.”

“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
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The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌
 
TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.
 
“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.” 
 
“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
1 day ago

Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again.

As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harvey's goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌

"The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance," Oli from rehab engineering said.

"Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal." ♥️
... See MoreSee Less

Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again. 

As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harveys goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌

The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance, Oli from rehab engineering said. 

Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal. ♥️
2 days ago

Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️

Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families.

"My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time," Bette-Anne said.

"I've always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.

"My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity." 🫶
... See MoreSee Less

Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️

Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families. 

My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time, Bette-Anne said. 

Ive always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.

My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity. 🫶
3 days ago

Pharmacists are strengthening the health systems world-wide providing essential access to health, a safe supply chain and the responsible use of medicine. ♥️

Like Brighton Health Campus senior pharmacist, Tessa, who supports patients needing that extra bit of time to recover from an acute condition or injury following a hospital admission.

“As a pharmacist, I aim to safely transition the care and medication management of a patient from the acute setting to the home.” 🫶

“There has been such a significant growth in the importance pharmacists play in the community and home care setting, this is making a big difference to the health and wellbeing of patients who return home safely and who are continuing to live independently.”
... See MoreSee Less

Pharmacists are strengthening the health systems world-wide providing essential access to health, a safe supply chain and the responsible use of medicine. ♥️

Like Brighton Health Campus senior pharmacist, Tessa, who supports patients needing that extra bit of time to recover from an acute condition or injury following a hospital admission. 

“As a pharmacist, I aim to safely transition the care and medication management of a patient from the acute setting to the home.” 🫶

“There has been such a significant growth in the importance pharmacists play in the community and home care setting, this is making a big difference to the health and wellbeing of patients who return home safely and who are continuing to live independently.”
5 days ago

In her role as senior inter-professional clinical assistant, Marina gets to wear many therapy hats. 🧢

Implemented at STARS earlier this year, the role aims to combine to as many therapies as possible to better target patient goals and increases value-based, patient-centred health care.

"We combine therapies such as occupational therapy and physio together, the patient does some walking then they move to upper limb. They complement each other," Marina said.

"I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more and understand therapy from different points of view. 🥰

"The patients here are inspirational. It is satisfying when you see how much they improved after all their hard work."
... See MoreSee Less

In her role as senior inter-professional clinical assistant, Marina gets to wear many therapy hats. 🧢

Implemented at STARS earlier this year, the role aims to combine to as many therapies as possible to better target patient goals and increases value-based, patient-centred health care.

We combine therapies such as occupational therapy and physio together, the patient does some walking then they move to upper limb. They complement each other, Marina said. 

I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more and understand therapy from different points of view. 🥰

The patients here are inspirational. It is satisfying when you see how much they improved after all their hard work.

Latest news


More news

Events


More events
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual ED first.

Metro North Health

Level 14, Block 7
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
HERSTON QLD 4029

Phone: (07) 3646 8111

/ MetroNorthHHS

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
10 hours ago

The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌

TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.

“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.”

“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
... See MoreSee Less

The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌
 
TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.
 
“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.” 
 
“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
1 day ago

Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again.

As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harvey's goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌

"The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance," Oli from rehab engineering said.

"Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal." ♥️
... See MoreSee Less

Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again. 

As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harveys goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌

The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance, Oli from rehab engineering said. 

Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal. ♥️
2 days ago

Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️

Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families.

"My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time," Bette-Anne said.

"I've always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.

"My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity." 🫶
... See MoreSee Less

Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️

Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families. 

My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time, Bette-Anne said. 

Ive always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.

My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity. 🫶
3 days ago

Pharmacists are strengthening the health systems world-wide providing essential access to health, a safe supply chain and the responsible use of medicine. ♥️

Like Brighton Health Campus senior pharmacist, Tessa, who supports patients needing that extra bit of time to recover from an acute condition or injury following a hospital admission.

“As a pharmacist, I aim to safely transition the care and medication management of a patient from the acute setting to the home.” 🫶

“There has been such a significant growth in the importance pharmacists play in the community and home care setting, this is making a big difference to the health and wellbeing of patients who return home safely and who are continuing to live independently.”
... See MoreSee Less

Pharmacists are strengthening the health systems world-wide providing essential access to health, a safe supply chain and the responsible use of medicine. ♥️

Like Brighton Health Campus senior pharmacist, Tessa, who supports patients needing that extra bit of time to recover from an acute condition or injury following a hospital admission. 

“As a pharmacist, I aim to safely transition the care and medication management of a patient from the acute setting to the home.” 🫶

“There has been such a significant growth in the importance pharmacists play in the community and home care setting, this is making a big difference to the health and wellbeing of patients who return home safely and who are continuing to live independently.”
5 days ago

In her role as senior inter-professional clinical assistant, Marina gets to wear many therapy hats. 🧢

Implemented at STARS earlier this year, the role aims to combine to as many therapies as possible to better target patient goals and increases value-based, patient-centred health care.

"We combine therapies such as occupational therapy and physio together, the patient does some walking then they move to upper limb. They complement each other," Marina said.

"I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more and understand therapy from different points of view. 🥰

"The patients here are inspirational. It is satisfying when you see how much they improved after all their hard work."
... See MoreSee Less

In her role as senior inter-professional clinical assistant, Marina gets to wear many therapy hats. 🧢

Implemented at STARS earlier this year, the role aims to combine to as many therapies as possible to better target patient goals and increases value-based, patient-centred health care.

We combine therapies such as occupational therapy and physio together, the patient does some walking then they move to upper limb. They complement each other, Marina said. 

I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more and understand therapy from different points of view. 🥰

The patients here are inspirational. It is satisfying when you see how much they improved after all their hard work.

Register now for the #NextCare Health Conference 2022
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual ED first.
Level 14, Block 7
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
HERSTON QLD 4029

Phone: (07) 3646 8111

Register now for the #NextCare Health Conference 2022

Latest news


More news

Events


More events

/ MetroNorthHHS

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
10 hours ago

The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌

TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.

“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.”

“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
... See MoreSee Less

The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌
 
TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.
 
“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.” 
 
“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
1 day ago

Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again.

As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harvey's goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌

"The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance," Oli from rehab engineering said.

"Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal." ♥️
... See MoreSee Less

Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again. 

As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harveys goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌

The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance, Oli from rehab engineering said. 

Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal. ♥️
2 days ago

Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️

Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families.

"My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time," Bette-Anne said.

"I've always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.

"My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity." 🫶
... See MoreSee Less

Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️

Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families. 

My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time, Bette-Anne said. 

Ive always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.

My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity. 🫶
3 days ago

Pharmacists are strengthening the health systems world-wide providing essential access to health, a safe supply chain and the responsible use of medicine. ♥️

Like Brighton Health Campus senior pharmacist, Tessa, who supports patients needing that extra bit of time to recover from an acute condition or injury following a hospital admission.

“As a pharmacist, I aim to safely transition the care and medication management of a patient from the acute setting to the home.” 🫶

“There has been such a significant growth in the importance pharmacists play in the community and home care setting, this is making a big difference to the health and wellbeing of patients who return home safely and who are continuing to live independently.”
... See MoreSee Less

Pharmacists are strengthening the health systems world-wide providing essential access to health, a safe supply chain and the responsible use of medicine. ♥️

Like Brighton Health Campus senior pharmacist, Tessa, who supports patients needing that extra bit of time to recover from an acute condition or injury following a hospital admission. 

“As a pharmacist, I aim to safely transition the care and medication management of a patient from the acute setting to the home.” 🫶

“There has been such a significant growth in the importance pharmacists play in the community and home care setting, this is making a big difference to the health and wellbeing of patients who return home safely and who are continuing to live independently.”
5 days ago

In her role as senior inter-professional clinical assistant, Marina gets to wear many therapy hats. 🧢

Implemented at STARS earlier this year, the role aims to combine to as many therapies as possible to better target patient goals and increases value-based, patient-centred health care.

"We combine therapies such as occupational therapy and physio together, the patient does some walking then they move to upper limb. They complement each other," Marina said.

"I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more and understand therapy from different points of view. 🥰

"The patients here are inspirational. It is satisfying when you see how much they improved after all their hard work."
... See MoreSee Less

In her role as senior inter-professional clinical assistant, Marina gets to wear many therapy hats. 🧢

Implemented at STARS earlier this year, the role aims to combine to as many therapies as possible to better target patient goals and increases value-based, patient-centred health care.

We combine therapies such as occupational therapy and physio together, the patient does some walking then they move to upper limb. They complement each other, Marina said. 

I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more and understand therapy from different points of view. 🥰

The patients here are inspirational. It is satisfying when you see how much they improved after all their hard work.

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