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HITH pathway providing alternative to inpatient admission
Caboolture Hospital is improving patient outcomes by providing hospital in the home (HITH) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as an alternative to inpatient admission.
Pilot program for people living with chronic health conditions reduces emergency visits to Caboolture Hospital
An innovative pilot program, the Care Collective—Caboolture, has recorded a 77 per cent reduction in presentations to Caboolture Hospital emergency department (ED) by those enrolled who live with chronic health conditions.
Kilcoy Hospital switches on solar power
A solar PV system at Kilcoy Hospital will offset around 87,969 kWh of the hospital’s yearly energy consumption.
Grandfriends Program reduces loneliness and isolation
An innovative approach to mental health is linking older people with children at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
Caboolture Hospital feels like home
For new medical intern Dr Tim McErlane, Caboolture Hospital feels like home.
Respected Elder overcomes fear of healthcare system
When Pastor Uncle Rodney Minniecon, a Gurang Gurang and Kabi Kabi man from Bundaberg Queensland, travelled to Brisbane as a Minister, he fell severely unwell for the first time in over 60 years.
International researchers explore the future of digital healthcare at RBWH
Leading international researchers in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data sharing toured the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital campus on Thursday 30 March to inspect the cutting edge services and facilities available to the community, clinicians and researchers.
We unpack the infectious diseases you need to protect yourself against on your next holiday
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of packing your bags and boarding a plane for an overseas trip. But with all overseas travel comes some risk of returning with a less than preferable souvenir in the form of an infectious disease – with vaccination a simple way to keep yourself safe abroad!
A journey down memory lane
Our Community and Oral Health team of recreational officers are consistently finding ways to entertain our aged care residents at Gannet and Cooinda House.
Rugby legend surgeon returns to theatre to perform fortnightly ophthalmology sessions at STARS
Former rugby union legend and cataract surgeon Dr Mark Loane has returned to STARS on a Saturday, joining a dedicated team of weekend workers performing cataract surgeries.
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What happens when you pop an ICU nurse in an education setting? You get Nikita, a CSDS simulation coordinator!
Nikita is looking for someone to join her in educating our doctors, nurses and physios in this safe environment, with life-like manikins such as the one pictured.
"He can do a lot of things, he talks and blinks, his pupils change, he breathes, you can listen to his heart and lungs - you can pretty much do most things to him that you would do to a human patient," she said.
"We run courses everyday here and it's about giving staff more exposure and gaining confidence in a safe environment." 🧑⚕️
If you want to join Nikita in the CSDS team, apply for the simulation coordinator role here: bit.ly/3MKjTcW
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An algorithm developed using artificial intelligence could soon be used by doctors to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy.
Clinical trials are now underway in Scotland, and RBWH cardiologist Dr Parsonage and fellow staff members Dr Cullen and Dr Greenslade, are part of the team which has tested the algorithm on 10,286 patients in six countries around the world.
Compared to current testing methods, the algorithm was able to rule out a heart attack in more than double the number of patients, with an accuracy of 99.6 per cent.
"Many patients come into ED with chest pain and symptoms of a heart attack with only 10-20% of those actually having a heart attack - this will allow us to identify which patients are safe to go home, and which need to stay in hospital for further tests," Dr Will said.
"The AI will learn from individual factors such as age, gender, function, blood test levels to help clinical staff in their decision making moving forward." ❤️
"I was a surf lifesaver for five years. I remember when the 74' cyclone hit, and we all decided to go out for some waves near Snapper Rocks. The waves were 20-40 foot! I caught a wave and then my paddle broke, I got tossed around the water, it hit so hard, I held on to the ski for dear life. I've still got the ski at home. I've had some good times, but the best part was was making heaps of mates at the surf club. We were a bunch on no-hopers, but you should see them now."
#MondayMantra 💭 Gary, 72 years-old, RBWH dialysis patient.
When Annie (pictured centre) was rushed to hospital with blurred vision and a severe headache, her family had no idea this would be the start of a medical journey for them all.
Annie, her mum Carol, dad Greg and grandma Cheryl were all diagnosed with brain aneurysms, a life-threatening ballooning of a blood vessel on the brain. Annie underwent emergency surgery followed by a long recovery in the ICU, while her other family members chose to undergo lifesaving preventative treatment at RBWH.
RBWH Neurosurgeon and researcher Dr Craig is working with the University of Queensland and the University of Technology to find new ways to detect unknown aneurysms.
“Symptoms of brain aneurysms don’t present until they have ruptured, therefore research and awareness is absolutely vital so we can identify people who are at risk and offer them options for treatment.”
Caboolture Hospital surgical ward nurse unit manager Colleen will be celebrating a tremendous 48 years as a registered nurse this year. 🥳
Starting as a student at the PA in 1975, Colleen then worked at Redcliffe hospital for 20 years, before arriving at Caboolture Hospital in 2000, where she shows no signs of slowing down.
A young Colleen once contemplated a life as a nun, and briefly considered law, but always gravitated back to nursing.
"People say it's a calling, I think it's more of an essence of one's being, I've always wanted to be a nurse," Colleen said.
"Going through my late husband's 10-year journey with cancer really gave me an insight into how others are feeling - everyone goes through their own grief but you can understand their emotions and the highs and lows better."
