The redeveloped ED at Nambour General Hospital which officially opened last Friday has delivered 12 additional beds, which will help staff manage growing numbers of presentations.
It has 44 beds in total including acute, short-stay and ‘fast-track’ beds, as well as three resuscitation bays.
It also features a dedicated acute treatment zone for children. This includes a procedure room that will assist in improving children’s ED experience.
The new triage area includes private assessment rooms, which play an important role in improving patient flow, while also offering patients more discretion when needed.
The ED is the last major section of the Nambour General Hospital redevelopment to be opened, with other completed areas including the new medical imaging department, new same day rehabilitation unit and mental health wards.
Since opening on 12 June, more than 8,500 patients including 1,000 children have been treated in the new state of the art ED.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles said Nambour was expected to grow 11 per cent by 2036, so the hospital will service the community needs now, and as it continues to grow.
Minister for Health Shannon Fentiman said the ED upgrade was part of the government’s $86 million investment into redeveloping the Nambour General Hospital, which had almost doubled the number of beds from 137 to 255.
Sunshine Coast Health Chief Executive Dr Peter Gillies said with their emergency departments busier than ever, the upgraded and expanded facility at Nambour was helping frontline teams tackle the growing demand.
“Our hardworking staff can provide care with the latest technology and equipment at their fingertips, in an up-to-date environment,” he said.
“We know it’s a stressful time for residents when they need to come to our Emergency Departments, so we are pleased this fresh new facility will improve the experience for those coming through our doors.”
