Gladstone Hospital is set to undergo exciting changes later this year to optimise care for patients. The proposed changes include the development of a new Women and Family Centre and a centralised Ambulatory Care Hub, aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.
New Women and Family Centre
Located in the West Wing, the new Women and Family Centre will provide expectant mothers and their families with modern, single-occupancy rooms designed for increased privacy and comfort. The facility will also support contemporary care models, allowing women in labour to stay in their rooms longer before moving to the closely aligned birth suite or theatre.
Additionally, the centre will house relocated paediatric services, increasing the number of single-occupancy rooms and improving care for young patients. The completion of this project is planned for the end of the year.
Centralised Ambulatory Care Hub
The new centralised Ambulatory Care Hub is aimed at improving Cancer Care services and allowing for future expansion of Renal services.
Renal services are planned to move to a larger space enabling growth, reducing evening sessions and increasing local dialysis capacity. Cancer Care services, critical for some of our sickest patients, will also relocate to be closer to other specialist outpatient services, providing greater access and comfort.
Securing the future of great healthcare in our region
CQ Health Chief Executive Lisa Blackler said: “By bringing together services for women and children, we can offer more contemporary models of care, including seamless support from antenatal, birth and postnatal care to paediatric care and onwards.”
“These upgraded facilities will not only enhance our service delivery but also make Gladstone Hospital more attractive to top clinical talent.
“It will improve health outcomes, reduce patient transfers and strengthen our local health services, bringing care closer to home for our community.
“We’re committed to working with our staff, patients and community to ensure its success.”
In the coming weeks, additional details about the proposed changes will be shared with staff, patients and community for consultation, ensuring everyone’s interests are represented.