Improve outcomes of care
Brighton Brain Injury Service (BBIS) has supported Mark to return home more than four years after a devastating brain haemorrhage. In 2020, more than 30 BBIS patients have safely returned home or transferred to supported accommodation. Read more
Dietitians have developed new protocols for nasogastric feeding for patients with dysphasia. The protocol allows treating nurses and doctors to begin feeding without waiting for a dietitian review. Read more
1,558,938
outpatients occasions of service
in 2019–20
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23%
decrease
neonatal birth trauma
in 2019–20
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Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is engaging new dads in the maternity process and equipping them with the emotional skills for parenthood. 93% of parents found the inclusion of ‘emotional transition to parenthood’ education in antenatal classes useful or very useful. Read more
Virtual care has increased patient access to specialist care closer to home during the pandemic. At the height of our response to COVID-19, Metro North was delivering two-thirds of specialist outpatient appointments virtually. Read more
27,650
Telehealth outpatient occasions of
service events
55.1%
INCREASE
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Starting Well Initiative – a partnership approach to antenatal and postnatal care
A new pathway of care for pregnant women in Caboolture is helping ensure babies have a great start to life.Read more
Better Together Medication Access launches across Metro North
A first-of-its-kind pharmaceutical program launched across Metro North Hospital and Health Service in October to give greater access to medications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients visiting its facilities. Read more
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