Communicate better
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have guided development of new clinical buildings at Caboolture Hospital, to ensure culturally appropriate health infrastructure design. The new buildings include artwork, a purpose designed courtyard to evoke connections to Country, and a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Unit near the entrance.
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My RBWH Surgical Pathway is providing patients with key information to prepare for surgery and reduce surgery cancellations and delays.
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Anxiety reduced for
74%
OF PATIENTS SURVEYED
Indigenous artwork is now creating a more welcoming environment for patients and visitors in the RBWH psychiatric emergency department.
418patients supported through Making Connections
Failure to attend rates have been reduced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients at RBWH through the new Making Connections program. Making Connections provides a culturally safe channel to manage outpatient appointments including contact with an Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer.
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