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- Our multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, allied health, administrative and support personnel provide 24 hour care to our patients.<\/li>\n
- Intensive care offers highly technical support for our critically ill patients and they will have lots of equipment and monitors attached to them and around them.<\/li>\n
- Due to the intense nature of the care we provide, our medical and nursing staff numbers remain constant throughout the day with little difference between day, night and weekends.<\/li>\n
- At times it will be necessary to ask you to wait outside when we have to attend to patients or procedures. When this happens, please return to the waiting room. You can buzz to come back in after the given timeframe.<\/li>\n
- Sometimes our patients may leave the unit for a long period of time to undergo a procedure such as a CT scan, angiogram or go to the operating theatre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Supporting you<\/h3>\n
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- We aim to meet with you regularly to keep you informed about the patient\u2019s progress<\/li>\n
- We will update you on the patient\u2019s care, explain treatments, give you timelines and offer guidance. The bedside nurse is there to help you with these matters<\/li>\n
- We ask that you nominate one family member as the contact person. This is to ensure consistent information is provided and enables the bedside nurse to focus on the patient and not be distracted by a large number of calls<\/li>\n
- Our social workers are available to provide advice and support<\/li>\n
- Our staff have experience caring for patients of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Please let us know if you have any special requirements<\/li>\n
- The ICU is an open unit and other patients will be visible. You may see things that disturb or upset you. If you feel faint or unwell, please notify the closest staff member immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Consent<\/h3>\n
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- Explanation and consent for all operations, procedures and treatments is required for all patients.<\/li>\n
- We will make sure information provided through the consent process is understood by the patient and where appropriate by their carers or family.<\/li>\n
- You may be asked to make a decision if your family member is unconscious and needs emergency treatment.<\/li>\n
- The Powers of Attorney Act<\/a> and the Guardianship and Administration Act<\/a> allows carers or family to provide consent when the patient lacks the capacity to consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ICU research<\/h3>\n
You may be asked if your family member can participate in current research studies and reviews<\/a> being performed in ICU. You will have time to read about the research and ask questions. Involvement in research is voluntary and you may withdraw your relative from participation at any time.<\/p>\n
Visiting hours<\/h3>\n
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- We try to limit visiting hours from 1pm to 3pm to allow patients a rest period. Please talk to our medical or nursing staff.<\/li>\n
- Please note, sometimes visitors will be asked to leave the patient\u2019s bedside due to patient care, doctor or nursing handovers and general operational duties within ICU.<\/li>\n
- We allow 2 visitors at a time as space is limited at the bedside.<\/li>\n
- Children are welcome to visit. Please talk to our nursing staff or social workers before bringing children in to make sure there is proper support.<\/li>\n
- Please switch mobile phones off before you walk into ICU as it can interfere with our medical equipment.<\/li>\n
- Our visitor information<\/a> page has more information including where to park and what\u2019s in and around the hospital.<\/li>\n
- We do not permit food, drinks, mobile phones, recording devices or photos to be taken into the unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Infection Prevention<\/h3>\n
Patients in ICU are very unwell and their condition makes it easier for them to pick up infections. The infection can cause a patient\u2019s condition to worsen and increase their time in ICU or in hospital.<\/p>\n
It is important that visitors follow our hygiene rules:<\/p>\n
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- please wash your hands again at the patient\u2019s bedside each time you arrive and before you leave<\/li>\n
- you may be asked to wear a gown and gloves while visiting<\/li>\n
- for your own safety, you must wear shoes at all times<\/li>\n
- please do not bring flowers, plants and large fluffy toys into the unit<\/li>\n
- if you are unwell, please ask the nurse if it is suitable for you to visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}]},{"other_content":[{"heading":"After ICU","content":"
Our patients are transferred to a ward when they are no longer critically ill. There is no doubt that there will be anxiety over the move for many people. Please talk to us about your concerns. Remember, this is a move in the right direction because:<\/p>\n
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- a patient\u2019s transfer to the ward is always carefully planned. The patient will be placed in the best position for observation and treatment.<\/li>\n
- there is generally less noise and fewer interventions on the ward. This means patients will have a better routine of night time sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
On the ward<\/h3>\n
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- Nurses on the ward care for up to 4 patients at a time. Please understand that your family member has been moved to the ward because they no longer need the higher level of nursing observation.<\/li>\n
- This is a time when you can become more active in the patient\u2019s care. You can help with feeding, reading and providing positive company for your loved one.<\/li>\n
- Social workers can help you cope with the stress of hospitalisation as well as provide strategies for dealing with longer term issues.<\/li>\n
- You can find out about hospital meal times, general visiting hours, laundry services<\/a> and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Leaving hospital<\/h3>\n
Decisions regarding discharge from hospital will be made by the medical team responsible for the patient\u2019s care in the ward. This will include information provided by other health professionals involved in the patient\u2019s care. Here is some important information that will help you and your family member prepare for discharge<\/a>.<\/p>\n"}]}],"what_to_expect":false,"general_content_2":false,"clinic_introduction":"","clinic_details":[{"clinic":""}],"frequently_asked_questions":false,"healthcare_professionals":[{"for_healthcare_professionals":"","research_heading":"Research, education and training","research_education_&_training_information":"","other_content":false}],"add_contact_details":true,"display":["location","related","resources"],"building":false,"location_details":[{"name":"","location":"Level 2, Caboolture Hospital","phone":"(07) 5433 8888","fax":"","email":"","opening_hours":"","visiting_hours":"","additional_details":false}],"refer_a_patient":"","contact_us_outside_hours":[{"variation":"Call number","free_text":"","variable":""}],"related_services":[{"links":[{"link_type":"internal","page":{"ID":962,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2017-06-14 01:26:21","post_date_gmt":"2017-06-14 01:26:21","post_content":"[fusion_builder_container admin_label=\"\" hundred_percent=\"no\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"20px\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"20px\" padding_left=\"\" type=\"legacy\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"3_4\" layout=\"3_4\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" hover_type=\"none\" link=\"\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"false\" element_content=\"\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"true\" spacing_right=\"\"][fusion_title margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" size=\"1\" content_align=\"left\" style_type=\"default\" sep_color=\"\"] Assistance for you and your family [\/fusion_title][fusion_menu_anchor name=\"accom-travel\" class=\"\" \/][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hue=\"\" saturation=\"\" lightness=\"\" alpha=\"\" user_select=\"\" awb-switch-editor-focus=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" disable_idd=\"no\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" width_medium=\"\" width_small=\"\" width=\"\" min_width_medium=\"\" min_width_small=\"\" min_width=\"\" max_width_medium=\"\" max_width_small=\"\" max_width=\"\" margin_top_medium=\"\" margin_right_medium=\"\" margin_bottom_medium=\"\" margin_left_medium=\"\" margin_top_small=\"\" margin_right_small=\"\" margin_bottom_small=\"\" margin_left_small=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_right=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" margin_left=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" font_size=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_transform=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_color=\"\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_delay=\"0\" animation_offset=\"\" logics=\"\"]
Accommodation and travel<\/h2>\r\n
If you live in a rural or remote area and need to travel more than 50km for specialist medical services not available locally, you may be eligible for the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS)<\/a> to help with your travel and accommodation costs.<\/p>\r\n
For accommodation located close to the Caboolture Hospital, view the nearest accommodation on Google Maps.<\/a><\/p>\r\n
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hospital service<\/h2>\r\n
The\u00a0Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hospital service\u00a0supports and advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their support persons through their hospital journey to, during and after hospital. We work with patients and families to make sure the appropriate care and support is given.<\/p>\r\n
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hospital service<\/a><\/li>\r\n
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Hub<\/a>\u00a0(Caboolture Satellite Health Centre)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>[\/fusion_text][fusion_menu_anchor name=\"interpreter\" class=\"\" \/][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hue=\"\" saturation=\"\" lightness=\"\" alpha=\"\" user_select=\"\" awb-switch-editor-focus=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" disable_idd=\"no\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" width_medium=\"\" width_small=\"\" width=\"\" min_width_medium=\"\" min_width_small=\"\" min_width=\"\" max_width_medium=\"\" max_width_small=\"\" max_width=\"\" margin_top_medium=\"\" margin_right_medium=\"\" margin_bottom_medium=\"\" margin_left_medium=\"\" margin_top_small=\"\" margin_right_small=\"\" margin_bottom_small=\"\" margin_left_small=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_right=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" margin_left=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" font_size=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_transform=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_color=\"\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_delay=\"0\" animation_offset=\"\" logics=\"\"]
Interpreter services<\/h2>\r\n
At Metro North Health,\u00a0we provide FREE interpreter and translation services<\/strong>\u00a0in various languages including AUSLAN and First Nations with native speakers. All of our interpreters are professionally trained, please ask our staff for help.<\/p>\r\n
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Access for people with disabilities<\/h2>\r\n
We have facilities to assist people with disabilities<\/a> accessing the hospital. These include:<\/p>\r\n
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- the taxi rank is right outside the main entrance with an access ramp into the hospital<\/li>\r\n
- wheelchairs are available at the main entrance. Please ask our volunteers or at the front information desk<\/li>\r\n
- all floors across the hospital are accessible by lift<\/li>\r\n
- all lifts used by patients and visitors have braille buttons and audible level announcements<\/li>\r\n
- disabled access toilets are located on every floor. Please ask staff if you need further directions<\/li>\r\n
- nappy and incontinence bins are located throughout the hospital.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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Advance care planning<\/h2>\r\n
Advance care planning<\/a>\u00a0is a process of planning for your future health and personal care so your values, beliefs and preferences are made known. This can help to guide decision-making at a future time if you cannot make or communicate your decisions.<\/p>[\/fusion_text][fusion_menu_anchor name=\"chaplains\" class=\"\" \/][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hue=\"\" saturation=\"\" lightness=\"\" alpha=\"\" user_select=\"\" awb-switch-editor-focus=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" disable_idd=\"no\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" width_medium=\"\" width_small=\"\" width=\"\" min_width_medium=\"\" min_width_small=\"\" min_width=\"\" max_width_medium=\"\" max_width_small=\"\" max_width=\"\" margin_top_medium=\"\" margin_right_medium=\"\" margin_bottom_medium=\"\" margin_left_medium=\"\" margin_top_small=\"\" margin_right_small=\"\" margin_bottom_small=\"\" margin_left_small=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_right=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" margin_left=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" font_size=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_transform=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_color=\"\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_delay=\"0\" animation_offset=\"\" logics=\"\"]
Chaplains<\/h2>\r\n
Chaplains offer spiritual support and pastoral care to patients, visitors and staff. This includes<\/p>\r\n
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- an accepting, compassionate, respectful and attentive presence to people of all or no particular faith<\/li>\r\n
- help and support in times of stress or crisis<\/li>\r\n
- ward visits<\/li>\r\n
- bibles are available on request.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
For more information phone: (07) 5433 8134. The Prayer Room is open to people of all faiths or for those needing a quiet place of reflection.<\/p>\r\n
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Contact us<\/h2>\r\n
General enquiries
\r\nPhone:<\/strong>(07)\u00a05433\u00a08888<\/p>\r\nPrayer room<\/strong>
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If you later change your mind, you can withdraw that consent, even if you have signed a form.\r\n\r\nIt is important that you have sufficient information so that you understand and make an appropriate decision about that proposed treatment or procedure. The\u00a0Queensland Health Informed Consent website<\/a>\u00a0provides information such as what the procedure and the anaesthetic involves, what to expect before and after the procedure or treatment, the risks and benefits and any alternative options that maybe available to you. Providing this information assists you to become more actively involved in your own health care decision making.\r\n\r\nThis information has been designed to be an adjunct not a replacement to the time spent discussing your treatment or procedure with your doctor, nurse or healthcare practitioner.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][fusion_global id=\"14155\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nLearn more about\u00a0\u00a0interpreter services.<\/a>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_4\" layout=\"1_4\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" hover_type=\"none\" link=\"\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"rhs-col \" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" undefined=\"\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" padding_top=\"20px\" padding_right=\"0px\" padding_bottom=\"0px\" padding_left=\"0px\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"true\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"false\" type=\"1_4\"][fusion_builder_row_inner][fusion_builder_column_inner type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" hover_type=\"none\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"contact-us\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius_top_left=\"\" border_radius_top_right=\"\" border_radius_bottom_left=\"\" border_radius_bottom_right=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" box_shadow_vertical=\"\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"10px\" padding_right=\"0\" padding_bottom=\"10px\" padding_left=\"0\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"true\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"true\" type=\"1_1\"][fusion_text]\r\n
Feedback<\/h2>\r\n
Tell us how we can improve our services and your experience.<\/h4>\r\nSpeak with the ward staff or the nurse in charge. If you would like to complete our online feedback form.\r\n\r\n[button_link link= \"..\/contact-us#feedback\" color= \"darkgreen\" stretch= \"yes\" target= \"_self\"]Give feedback[\/button_link]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column_inner][\/fusion_builder_row_inner][fusion_content_boxes layout=\"icon-with-title\" columns=\"1\" title_size=\"\" title_color=\"\" body_color=\"\" backgroundcolor=\"\" iconcolor=\"\" icon_circle=\"\" icon_circle_radius=\"\" circlecolor=\"\" circlebordersize=\"\" circlebordercolor=\"\" outercirclebordersize=\"\" outercirclebordercolor=\"\" icon_size=\"\" icon_hover_type=\"\" hover_accent_color=\"\" link_type=\"\" link_area=\"\" link_target=\"\" icon_align=\"left\" animation_type=\"\" animation_delay=\"\" animation_offset=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"side_panel\" id=\"\"][fusion_content_box title=\"\" backgroundcolor=\"\" icon=\"\" iconflip=\"\" iconrotate=\"\" iconspin=\"no\" iconcolor=\"\" circlecolor=\"\" circlebordersize=\"\" circlebordercolor=\"\" outercirclebordersize=\"\" outercirclebordercolor=\"\" image=\"\" image_max_width=\"35\" image_height=\"35\" link=\"\" linktext=\"Read More\" link_target=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n
Related information<\/h2>\r\nInterpreter Services<\/a>\r\n\r\nAssistance for you and your family<\/a>\r\n\r\nMore information about informed consent<\/a>\r\n\r\nMedical imaging patient information (translated)<\/a>\r\n\r\nBlood transfusion general information (translated)<\/a>[\/fusion_content_box][\/fusion_content_boxes][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]","post_title":"Informed Consent","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"informed-consent","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-11 13:36:15","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-11 03:36:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/informed-consent","menu_order":10,"post_type":"page","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"link_text":"","anchor":"","link":"","target":true},{"link_type":"internal","page":{"ID":1299,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2017-06-13 02:32:28","post_date_gmt":"2017-06-13 02:32:28","post_content":"[fusion_builder_container admin_label=\"\" hundred_percent=\"no\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"20px\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"20px\" padding_left=\"\" type=\"legacy\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"3_4\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" hover_type=\"none\" link=\"\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" last=\"true\" element_content=\"\" border_sizes_top=\"0\" border_sizes_bottom=\"0\" border_sizes_left=\"0\" border_sizes_right=\"0\" first=\"true\" type=\"1_1\"][fusion_title title_type=\"text\" rotation_effect=\"bounceIn\" display_time=\"1200\" highlight_effect=\"circle\" loop_animation=\"off\" highlight_width=\"9\" highlight_top_margin=\"0\" before_text=\"\" rotation_text=\"\" highlight_text=\"\" after_text=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" content_align_medium=\"\" content_align_small=\"\" content_align=\"left\" size=\"1\" font_size=\"\" animated_font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_title_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_title_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_shadow=\"no\" text_shadow_vertical=\"\" text_shadow_horizontal=\"\" text_shadow_blur=\"0\" text_shadow_color=\"\" margin_top_medium=\"\" margin_bottom_medium=\"\" margin_top_small=\"\" margin_bottom_small=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" margin_top_mobile=\"\" margin_bottom_mobile=\"\" text_color=\"\" animated_text_color=\"\" highlight_color=\"\" style_type=\"default\" sep_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nLanguage services\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"interpreters1\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n
Interpreters<\/h2>\r\n
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If English is not your first language, you are entitled to a free professionally accredited interpreter in your preferred language. This includes those people who are deaf or hearing impaired and communicate through sign language such as Auslan. Generally, a minimum of 24 hours\u2019 notice is required to book an interpreter. Please ask the nursing staff to arrange one for you.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][fusion_global id=\"14155\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" content_alignment_medium=\"\" content_alignment_small=\"\" content_alignment=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"interpreters6\" font_size=\"\" fusion_font_family_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_text_font=\"\" line_height=\"\" letter_spacing=\"\" text_color=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\nOther translated resources<\/h2>\r\n
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- We do not permit food, drinks, mobile phones, recording devices or photos to be taken into the unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n