After the completion of its construction, works are currently underway to equip and prepare the Caboolture Satellite Hospital for the arrival of patients.
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The hospital, which will finally open its doors to patients in August 2023, has been designed to cater to a wide range of healthcare needs. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure and dedicated staff, the hospital aims to provide exceptional care to the growing community of Caboolture.
The Caboolture Satellite Hospital will be capable of accommodating up to 600 outpatient appointments every week in its modern consult and treatment rooms.
Skilled clinicians from Queensland Health, including mental health specialists and Rapid Access Clinic staff, will be available to provide comprehensive care to patients. Moreover, the hospital is prepared to handle up to 490 walk-in patients per week, ensuring timely access to quality healthcare services.
One notable feature of the facility is the inclusion of a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, offering free walk-ins seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m, with healthcare staff working until 11:30 pm. This clinic will serve as a crucial resource for the community, providing immediate care and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses.
In addition to the comprehensive services already mentioned, the Caboolture Satellite Hospital will provide various specialised healthcare offerings. These include oral health services encompassing prevention, promotion, and early intervention, as well as intra-oral radiology and specialist referral services.
’A sleep studies clinic will be available for patients with respiratory-related sleep disorders, offering home sleep testing and CPAP/non-invasive ventilation support.
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The Caboolture Satellite Hospital is part of a network of seven satellite hospitals for South-East Queensland as part of the Satellite Hospitals program. These hospitals, situated in Tugun, Redlands, Eight Mile Plains, Bribie Island, Caboolture, Kallangur, and Ripley, will collectively enhance the region’s healthcare system, ensuring that residents have access to quality care when they need it most.
Featured image credit: Queensland Government
Published 13-June-2023
