Putting people first
Persistent Pain Clinic clocks up 10,000km in travel saved
The Persistent Pain Clinic partnership at The Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (Moreton ATSICHS) has now contributed to 10,000 kilometres of travel saved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who are able to receive treatment more conveniently.
New ward brings vulnerable patients closer to home
The opening of a new ward at Caboolture Hospital is allowing vulnerable patients to stay close to their loved ones during their complex care journey.
SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program
The RBWH Stuart Pegg Burn Centre is the first Burns Centre in Australia and NZ to establish and implement SOAR (Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery) peer support.
Hospital food feedback app helping improve patient experience
RBWH Dietetics and Food Services partnered with consumer representatives and patients to create a digital solution for real-time feedback on meal quality.
Pride in Metro North creating a safe and inclusive environment
Pride in Metro North is part of Metro North’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and patients regardless of their sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics or sexual orientation.
Dignity at STARS clothing program
The ‘Dignity at STARS’ clothing program provides a full set of new clothes to patients who are considered in need, vulnerable or at risk when admitted to rehabilitation without suitable attire. It encourages patients to actively participate in their recovery while receiving dignified, compassionate care.
Community palliative care service supporting under 65s and their families
The Community Palliative Care Under 65 service provides compassionate support to people and their loved ones at end-of-life. It aims to help patients and families come to terms with their diagnosis and to pass away at home with dignity and comfort.
Improving health equity, access, quality, safety and health outcomes
Co-designed patient videos provide accessible nutrition information for patients
A patient care initiative led by STARS Dietitian Hannah Olufson is improving access to reliable nutrition information by creating patient information videos, thanks to funding from the RBWH Foundation.
New health navigation service supports First Nations communities in Moreton Bay
A new culturally safe health navigation service has begun in Moreton Bay to support First Nations people better negotiate their health journey.
Culturally sensitive endoscopy pathway piloted at STARS
To address disparities in colorectal cancer rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, STARS has recently piloted a specific endoscopy pathway to improve health equity.
New patient welcome kits to provide patients with easy-to-read information
Working with key stakeholders, Metro North has developed a new patient information resource which is designed to be inclusive and accessible.
Short stay unit supports people in mental health crisis
The new Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit at TPCH provides people experiencing a mental health crisis with a safe and therapeutic space away from the busy emergency department to receive specialist care and support.
Supporting deadly smiles at Koobara Kindy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kindergarten students are learning important life lessons about taking care of their teeth with regular visits by the Metro North Health’s Deadly Smiles team.
Mental health support in the comfort of home
The new Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in the Home (RBWH-HiTH) service is able to assess, treat and provide support services to patients within the comforts of their home.
Exceptional outcomes achieved towards Health Equity
Further important steps towards the key priority of Health Equity by 2031 were achieved by Metro North Health over the past 12 months.
Deadly Feet Program expands outreach clinics to Cherbourg community
The Deadly Feet program has extended services beyond the Metro North catchment in 2024, delivering outreach clinics to Cherbourg and Kingaroy in partnership with the Better Together Health Van.
Creating a Strong Start to Life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
In a busy 2024, the Strong Start to Life team has worked on establishing Ngarrama Yarns groups, a planned expansion for the maternity service at Redcliffe Hospital and a Letter of Intent with Koobara Kindergarten.
Sustainable services, high performance and excellent patient outcomes
Robotic-assisted surgery improving orthopaedic outcomes
A growing number of orthopaedic surgery patients at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) are benefitting from state-of-the-art robotic surgical technology with improved outcomes and faster recovery.
Hydrostatic pressure casting technology allowing patients to regain mobility faster
A new form of casting technology introduced at RBWH is allowing patients requiring a prosthetic to regain mobility and independence faster.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
HBI anatomical modelling aids complex airway surgery
The Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) has worked with ENT surgeons at the RBWH to develop highly detailed airway models for patients requiring complex surgery.
Jamieson Trauma Institute set to enhance meaningful sports participation for Queenslanders with disability
JTI is collaborating with key academic and advocacy partners to significantly enhance sports participation among Queenslanders with disability and leave a meaningful legacy for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Child-centred model of care improving experience of sick kids
A new model of paediatric care at Caboolture Hospital is improving the journey of sick children. A dedicated paediatric triage area in the emergency department and the introduction of a paediatric specialist team are supporting the delivery of enhanced child friendly care in a booming region.
Simple change enhances patient comfort at Redcliffe Hospital
A new evidence-based approach called ‘sip till send’ is allowing most surgical patients at Redcliffe Hospital to access fasting fluids until they reach the theatre door.
Strolling down memory lane to help recovery
The ‘Memory Lane’ photographic display adorned with images from yesteryear is creating a sought-after walking destination for patients at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) as they recover to go home. It encourages elderly patients to stay mobile and offers them something to engage with to keep their brain active.
Optimising diabetes care in CF population
Clinicians at TPCH have introduced a new model of care to optimise diabetes care in people living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The increased life expectancy of people living with CF brings endocrine and metabolic complications which require intensive specialist input and timely support
CBCI partners with community through forums
The Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute has continued its community awareness activities in 2024, by partnering with health consumers to regularly share updates in innovations and research.
Delivering value-based healthcare services
Child life therapist helps kids manage anxiety in hospital
Playing, breathing exercises, and breaking down complex health information are all part of the job for The Prince Charles Hospital’s child life therapist, Meenu Wadhwa.
New service for elderly helps alleviate hospital pressure while streamlining care for patients
A new healthcare service in Brisbane North will help alleviate hospital pressure while supporting the elderly.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
New digital era at Redcliffe Hospital
The introduction of a new electronic medical record system at Redcliffe Hospital, replacing traditional paper-based clinical charts, is supporting the delivery of improved outcomes for patients.
Dance Rehab at STARS
In 2024, patients at STARS were able to participate in the Dance Rehab initiative. Dance Rehab is an innovative therapeutic dance program tailored to the unique needs of patients undergoing rehabilitation and treatment at STARS, in partnership with Queensland Ballet’s Van Norton Li Community Health Institute.
Home Ward team-based model of improving patient care journey
A new ward-based, multidisciplinary team model of care is improving care provided to patients in Caboolture Hospital’s medical wards. Patients receive care from specialty teams in one ward location, streamlining their care experience, even during peak periods.
