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Less invasive drug administration on the horizon
At Metro North we are always looking for ways to improve our patient’s care and experience. Today #ThinkyThursday shares Dr Jayesh Dhanani’s research into discovering a new and less invasive drug administration method. His experiences working with tuberculosis patients in India prompted Jayesh to explore the effectiveness of inhaling medication instead.
Queensland researchers identify a third type of twin
Our #RBWH research team have discovered a third type of twin! For this week’s #ThinkyThursday we are sharing the story behind the extremely rare sesquizygotic twins and the research behind this discovery.
Television donations find the right channel for dialysis patients
Patients undergoing dialysis at Caboolture Hospital will be able to watch their favourite TV shows, after the donation of two new digital televisions by the Heart Support Australia (HSA) Caboolture Branch.
Hospital and Health Boards recruitment
Board positions available in 2020 across all Hospital and Health Boards are now advertised.
A focus on trauma with Professor Michael Reade
This week #ThinkyThursday looks at preserving and extending the shelf-life of blood products and resuscitation fluids from five days to two years! As a member of the Australian Defence Force, Professor Michael Reade hopes this research will benefit patients as well as those in the military.
Supporting strong and healthy Indigenous youth through football
Ramone Close is passionate about bringing the game of football (soccer) to Indigenous youth across Australia.
2019 Metro North Staff Excellence Awards
The Staff Excellence Awards allow us to recognise the amazing work happening across the health service and the commitment staff make every day to our values - respect, teamwork, compassion, integrity and high performance. Congratulations to all the winners, highly commended and finalists.
Identifying adverse medication events in the ED
This #ThinkyThursday takes us to Caboolture Hospital’s Emergency Department. Dr Sean Clark is piloting a project to quickly identify patients at risk of non-specific medication related events who are presented to the ED. His focus on quality healthcare will benefit the many ED patients presented every year.
Robotic bronchoscopy clinical trial
This #ThinkyThursday we look at a trial of ground-breaking robotic technology which can help physicians explore virtual maps of patient’s lungs and airways to detect and sample lung nodules for cancer.
ICCC study helps Caboolture families
Caboolture Hospital’s research is helping to better coordinate care for children. Read how this #ThinkyThursday research is helping kids like Ruby!
Australian Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference
Date: 25 – 27 November 2019.
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
14th Australasian Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 25 – 27 November 2019.
4th Annual Perioperative Patient Blood Management Symposium
Date: 14 - 15 February 2020
Time: Friday - 08:00am - 03:00pm, Saturday- 08:00am - 05:00pm
Venue: Education Centre, RBWH
The Centre for Excellence and Innovation in Anaesthesia (CEIA) invite you to attend the 3rd RBWH, Perioperative Patient Blood Management Symposium.
#NextCare Health Conference
Date: 4 and 5 June 2020
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Transform your career alongside Australasia’s current and future health leaders
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1 week ago
Moreton Bay students Amber, Tasman and Caitlyn and their fellow trainees are on track for an exciting career in the healthcare industry after graduating with a Certificate Two or Three qualification from the Metro North school based traineeships and #caboolture Health Care Academy programs. #CaringTogether
Congratulations girls! Caitlyn you were a stand-out, be proud! 🤩 well done! From one of ur buddy nurses 😘
So proud of these girls!!
I’ve been so impressed with the school based trainees
Well done Tasman 🎉
Well done Caitlyn.
Megan Well done Amber 💕
Way to go Amber 😙
Caitlyn Fletcher
3 weeks ago
Wow! #Caboolture Hospital’s Occupational Therapy team look great in their #OTWeek t-shirts. This creative team are experts at helping patients get back to their day-to-day routine! 👏 #OTWeek2019 #caringtogether
Oh! So nice to see all those smiles!! ❤️
I hope this is going up in the hallway for the next 20years?
I want one of those tshirt so please ❤️❤️
You Cabo people are awesome, keep up the good work
Looking great ladies!!
Best OT team 🥰
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Um where's my other fave OTs though Steph Jane Caitlin Garamy xxxxxx
Ansuyah Padayachee Larni Powell Sharni Nicholson Em Molly South Lauren Rae
4 weeks ago
The #caboolture Hospital Mental Health team are celebrating National Carers Week with a picnic at Centenary Lakes and activities to raise awareness of the significant contribution that carers make in our community. #Carers2019 #CaringTogether
#CARINGTOGETHER
4 weeks ago
Everyone can be a safety champion! #caboolture Hospital is celebrating national Safe Work Month during October with events and plenty of fun to help raise awareness of workplace health and safety #SWM19 #CaringTogether
1 month ago
Congratulations to Siobhan from #Caboolture Hospital’s maternity unit, who was invited to join the prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society, recognising her academic excellence. Siobhan is a former School Based Trainee who is now studying midwifery. #caringtogether #midwifery
Congratulations Siobhan 👏👏
Congratulations Siobhan!Well deserved.
Congratulations Siobhan! So well deserved!
Wahoo congrats! You go girl! 🥂🍾🎉 xx
Well done and congratulations Siobhan. A lot of hard work to achieve that.
Siobhan, you have shown what dedicated and commitment is truely about, well done!
So happy for you! Definitely well deserved
Congratulations 🥳 well deserved ❤️
Congrats Siobhan how exciting!! well done
Well done. You work hard and you deserve it.
Congratulations Siobhan 💐
Congratulations Siobhan 🎉
Congratulations Siobhan🥳
Congrats lovely...
That’s wonderful news. Congratulations. 🍾🥰
Well done Siobhan !! 🎉
Congratulations 😊😊
Well done! 👩🏼🎓
Congrats Siobhan well done
Well done!!! Hugs.
Well done Siobhan!! What an outstanding achievement!! #proudtobeEDNMS
Yay Siobhan!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🥳🥳
Well done beautiful!
Samantha Chambers
Congratulations. Well done Siobhan. 😊👍
1 month ago
Caboolture carer representative Lesley and Metro North Mental Health Director of Recovery Lisa took the time to raise awareness during a community and staff event at #caboolture Hospital for Queensland Mental Health Week #CaringTogether #QMHW #taketime #valuementalhealth
1 month ago
We’re looking for a Senior Engagement Officer to join Sam, Suzanne and the Caboolture Hospital redevelopment team. If you’ve got great communication and engagement skills and want to help patients and staff, #Caboolture Hospital wants you! #caringtogether
Would love too!
Althea Elliot
Anu Shiya you!
Kim Gasson Holly Teare
2 months ago
Smiles all round! Members of the #caboolture Hospital RAP Committee were honoured to receive their #bettertogether artwork created by esteemed Aboriginal artist Elaine Chambers-Hegarty.
We received two wonderful framed artworks and flags to fly in a prominent spot in the hospital in the near future. Many thanks and watch this space all!!
Teresa Lee Bargo how gorgeous is this
2 months ago
We are dedicated to becoming an accredited White Ribbon Workplace. Caboolture Hospital, Kilcoy Hospital and Woodford Corrections Health Service officially signed a pledge promising to stand up, speak out and act to prevent domestic and family violence. #CaringTogether #whiteribbon
Donna and Bevan!!! Champions of a great cause. Thanks from us
Like this, but police violence is more subtle
2 months ago
We love our nurses! Shaun, Michael and Bindu are three of the friendly faces from #Caboolture Hospital’s Ward 3A team which always show compassion, respect and integrity while caring for their patients #caringtogether #valuesinaction #puttingpeoplefirst
Congrats dear Chechi 😘😘
Carrie and I are so proud of Shaun
Well done Chechy
Congrats wnd well done Bindhuse
Congrats chechy 🥰🥰
Congratulations Bindu
Well done Bindu chechi
Well done Bindu
Nice photo Bindu
Feeling proud chechii
Congrats
Well done 👍
Awesome pic 👍🤓
👍👍 Well done......
Congratulations
Well done
Well done kuru
Well done 👍
well done
Yeah for 3A!! Great photo guys!!
you look good Bindu
One of the best
👏👏👍💕
So proud of you Shaun Tester knew you be a great nurse 😗