Day Medical Treatment Unit (DMTU)

The Day Medical Treatment Unit (DMTU) provides referral only, same-day in-patient care and ongoing management for patients with chronic conditions that require infusions or transfusions.

By providing this service in the Bribie Island Satellite Hospital patients can access care that is much closer to home, without the need to travel long distances. This makes booking times quicker and access to services more convenient.

The DMTU is a nurse-led service and provides care for people who need treatment of chronic medical conditions such as:

• Multiple sclerosis
• Haemoglobin and blood disorders
• Bone and joint disorders
• Gastroenterological disorders
• Immune deficiencies
• Iron deficiencies

Other treatments that can safely be infused in a day setting are also considered.

Common infusions and injections

Please read the list of procedures and treatments for more information on common infusions and injections provided by DMTU.

How to access this service

No external referrals are accepted for this service.

You will still be under the care of your Primary Care team, however treatment at the Bribie Island DMTU can only be accessed via a referral to the Caboolture Hospital Specialist Outpatient Department.

Exclusions

Patients must be at least 16 years of age and be able to mobilise independently with or without their normal mobility aids i.e. four wheeled walkers, single point sticks and mobility scooters.

What to bring

• Your Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• A list of your current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
• Glasses, hearing aids and mobility aids
• Entertainment such as phone, tablet and/or book/s
• You may choose to bring some refreshments and a support person if you wish

Hours of operation

The Bribie Island Satellite Hospital DMTU will be open Monday-Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Scheduling of patients is aligned to the estimated duration of the procedure or infusion and the specific requirements needed.