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Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

Locality: Birtinya

Phone: +61 7 5202 0000

Address: 6 Doherty Street 4575 Birtinya, QLD, Australia

Website: www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast

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25.01.2022 Patient feedback - Caloundra Health Service I would like to say - I could not have received any better care anywhere else and the standards were of the highest. Nothing but the highest compliments. If you would like to say thanks to our staff, send us a message.... #caloundrahealthservice #compliments #happypatients

25.01.2022 Mental Health and Addiction Services peer support worker Pearl Krupa says it's important to know you're not alone if you're experiencing mental health issues, and talks about ways she takes time for her mental health every day. You can take time to care for your mental health with six steps: Take time to get healthy being active and eating well is good for your mind as well as your body Take time to keep learning learning new things can make you more confident as we...ll as being fun Take time to show kindness practising small acts of kindness, volunteering time, or simply helping a friend in need can help you feel more satisfied with life Take time to connect spending time with other people is important to everyone’s mental wellbeing Take time to take notice paying more attention to the present and the world around you helps relieve stress and enjoy the moment Take time to embrace nature connecting with the outdoors and taking care of the planet is the best recipe for world wellbeing. See more

24.01.2022 Welcome to the world baby Gould! The Gould family's new boy was born on Sunday, 11 October, at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Mum Isabelle Baissac and dad Connaugh Gould said they hadn’t decided on a name for their little boy yet but were delighted beyond words to meet him. The two obstetricians that delivered our little one (Stacey who delivered him - and attending obstetrician Amy) were amazing, as were the midwives, Isabelle said. Steve, our anaesthetist, was... incredible and put me at ease straight away keeping me calm through the entire process. I was an amazing birth by c-section. I had lots of help breastfeeding, the lactation consultants and midwives have been wonderful. Three siblings Griffin, 10, Saphira, 8, and Ava, 4, are eagerly waiting to meet their new half-brother. See more

23.01.2022 In celebration of Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 November), the health service is this week raising awareness about the use of antibiotics. This years theme is 'handle with care'. Unlike many other medications, the development of antibiotic resistance from the over use can affect not only the patient needing treatment now, but also patients and the wider community into the future. As a result, some antibiotics are no longer able to be used to treat infections.... #antibioticawarenessweek #antibiotics @queenslandhealth

23.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service has been encouraging people to chalk about mental health as part of a week of celebrations for Queensland Mental Health Week (10-18 October). On Thursday 15 October, SCHHS staff along with members of the public created a chalk mural on the hospital courtyard pavement, by drawing a picture or a message of hope to support those in our community who may be struggling with their mental health. This year the theme for Mental Health We...ek is Take time for mental health. SCHHS Mental Health and Addiction Services General Manager Lisa Newport said mental health is as important as physical health. Mental health is important and Mental Health Week educates people about how to look after their mental health, breaks down the stigma associated with mental illness, and reminds us to reach out to people in our communities who may need support, Ms Newport said. Just like our physical health, we need to learn and embed strategies to maintain good mental health. By practicing these important strategies and taking time in our busy lives, we can live our best lives. COVID-19 has impacted us all in a variety of ways; Mental Health Week is an opportunity to come together and shine a spotlight on what we can do to individually and collectively to improve mental health and wellbeing of ourselves and our community. If you are experiencing a mental health issue or concern, having a chat with your General Practitioner is a good first step towards getting the right support and treatment. The website http://ow.ly/ckfd50BU0Qb also has a list of phone and webchat contacts you can use to get immediate support. SCHHS has a specialist 1300 MH CALL contact number; General Practitioners and people with mental health concerns can access this number which is in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. . . . . . #health #mentalhealth #mentalhealthweek #mentalhealthweek2020 See more

21.01.2022 A finger-prick glucose test at the emergency department saved Jaxon Pearce's his life. Children are presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication of undiagnosed type 1 diabetes, at alarming rates. Today is World Diabetes Day - find out more at http://ow.ly/1yRa50CbRMt

21.01.2022 IT’S OK TO SAY NO. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service wishes all school leavers safe celebrations with your mates. It’s an exciting time that brings people together sometimes intimately. Make sure you understand sexual consent. It means actively agreeing to be sexual with someone - and letting them know that sex is wanted. Sexual activity without consent is rape or sexual assault. Make sure you practice safe sex condoms and lubricants provide the best protection... from sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Be prepared and carry condoms with you. PRACTICE SAFE SEX EVERY TIME. NO MEANS NO. . . . . . . #SChoolies #Besafeandwatchyourmates #survivingschoolies See more

20.01.2022 Hello Joshua! Little Joshua was born at SCUH on Monday 26 October. He is the first child of adoring parents Anna Kim and Jay Jung. "It's so exciting," Anna said. "I'm so happy."

20.01.2022 It's nearly the weekend...but when you're deciding on refreshments consider the effects on your body. . . . #healthydrinking #healthyeating #healthydrinks

20.01.2022 Don't take risks this storm season. Look after your health and that of your loved ones .

19.01.2022 Today’s #healthhero is Ryan Schmidt, Peer Support Worker at the SCHHS Mental Health and Addiction Service. Ryan has worked in the peer support field for non-government organisations over the past five years, and has been in his current role at MHAS at Nambour and Birtinya since August 2019. Working in a multidisciplinary team gives me the opportunity to work alongside a variety of different professional leads, which is interesting, and every day is different, Ryan said. ...I catch up with consumers post discharge; which is a great way to see recovery in action." I love the goodness of people in the face of adversity. Seeing people recover and live a fulfilling life. Consumer praise for Ryan: Ryan from Peer Support did an excellent job. Kept us very entertained and happy. We sang songs as he played a guitar and sang beautifully. We sang with him and I feel so much better and happy. We would like him to move here. Thank you very much. Team members said Ryan demonstrated resilience, determination and not giving up, as well as living a well-rounded life. Ryan takes every opportunity he can to engage with people and initiate activities of consumers," the team leader said. "Including sewing, music, outdoor activities - this really brightens the vibe on the ward. He is also a great advocate in terms of consumer needs being met (eg) collecting feedback from consumers and liaising with the Nurse Unit Manager around the feedback." Ryan takes time for his own mental health every day. I love to surf every day. If there’s no surf it’s a run, cycle, or swim laps at the pool, he said. Everyone is on a journey. An admission to hospital can be a positive experience and an opportunity for change, and to start living the life they want. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family. Especially my nieces and nephews, he said. Also surfing, volunteer surf lifesaving, surfboard repairs and shaping boards. Thank you Ryan, you are a true #healthhero! See more

19.01.2022 COVID-19 update

19.01.2022 In addition to Mental Health Week, October is Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Month at Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. The focus is on a person’s mental state in line with the National Consensus Statement: Essential elements for recognising and responding to deterioration in a person’s mental state. To launch this our mental health and addiction service delivered a forum to raise awareness across the health service on 7 October at Sunshine Coast ...Health Institute broadcast across our facilities with more than 130 staff in COVID safe attendance. Thank you to guest speakers on the day: Dr Chris Lilley, Dr Victoria Campbell, Roger Conway, Dr Gordon Faulds, Chris Dawber, Dr Stephen Murray and Jessica Lew. Thanks to Michelle Kohleis and Anna Ballantyne for coordinating the event. This forum is one of the ways the team is supporting clinicians to Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration when caring for patients and our ongoing commitment to patient safety. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness

19.01.2022 Thanks 7 News Sunshine Coast for helping raise awareness about ticks and how to safely remove them. There are lots of ticks in our region and they can cause dangerous allergic reactions in humans. It's important to be aware and check yourself and loved ones after you've been outdoors.

18.01.2022 16 October is the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) National Anaesthesia Day. We wish our team of SCHHS Anesthetists a very happy National Anaesthesia Day! There’s nothing like a global pandemic to show how Anaesthetists across Australia are #AlwaysReady for whatever the world throws at them! Anaesthesia is one of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine. Many of today’s operations, especially for the very young, very old or very ill would not ...be possible without it. Patients having anaesthesia will have an anesthetists (doctor) with them all the way from the preoperative assessment of their medical conditions and planning of their care, to closely monitoring their health and wellbeing throughout their procedure to ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery. #nad20 Queensland Health Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

17.01.2022 Following an increase in COVID-19 cases in Sydney's Northern Beaches region, additional border restrictions will be implemented in Queensland. The Northern Beac...hes Local Government Area is a declared COVID-19 hotspot. Anyone who arrives in Queensland that has been in that LGA since 11 December will need to go into government mandated quarantine for 14 days from the date they arrived in Queensland. From 1am Sunday 20 December, anyone entering Queensland from NSW will need a Queensland Border Declaration Pass. Travellers can apply for a pass online from 8pm tonight. We are also asking anyone who has been in Greater Sydney or the NSW Central Coast who enters Queensland to get tested and self isolate until they receive their result. We strongly recommend Queenslanders intending travel to Sydney to reconsider their plans. We will continue to carefully monitor the situation in NSW. Anyone with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, should get tested immediately. Stay home and isolate until you get the results and your symptoms resolve. To find your closest testing location, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing You can also visit our bot to find your closest testing location: http://qld.health/TestLocator

17.01.2022 Young people are over-represented in serious crashes in Queensland, especially in rural and remote areas. Driving the safest speed for the conditions can help you stay safe and in control on the road. Move your phone to see why driving below the speed limit can be the safest option on regional roads. Sound on. Know someone who needs a reminder?

17.01.2022 Proud first-time parents Brooke and Jason Barry welcomed baby Olivia to the world on Monday 23 November. Olivia was born at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Congratulations to the Barry family!

16.01.2022 Patient Experience - Sunshine Coast Univeristy Hospital - Surgical Services 'Thank you!! I can't recommend highly enough the treatment I received from all staff at The Sunshine Coast University Hospital Interventional Suites. From the pre procedure preparation to the procedure itself to the after care, everybody was amazing. I was having a biopsy in the Interventional Suites so I was quite nervous about it, but the staff couldn't have been nicer and more attentive. The level... of respect shown between staff for each other was also outstanding. Special thanks to The doctor, Dr Langton Sorry if I got your name wrong, you were fabulous, and extra special thanks to Tanya, Melissa, Denmark (what a character, but very professional and excellent with needles) and my anaesthetist Joanne....you were all wonderful during my day in there. I hope you all see this message and thanks once again!! Credit to your profession.' #sunshinecoastuniversityhospital #patientcare #patientfeedback

16.01.2022 Hello there baby Nerusu! Yet to be named, Baby girl Nerusu is the first child for parents Manasa and Prasad. She was born on October 19 at SCUH's Maternity Unit.

16.01.2022 Today’s health hero is Scott Wood, or Woody to his mates. Woody is Senior Supply Officer at Nambour General Hospital, taking up the role 10 years ago. A day in his work life involves ordering medical, clinical and cleaning supplies for various departments with NGH and delivering them promptly when they arrive, he said. I love the fact that my job gives me the opportunity to interact with all the staff in each department, Woody said. I work with a great team. Ward 4FW N...urse Unit Manager Lynette Richardson said: Woody goes above and beyond in his role as store person. Through the S4Hana roll out and now COVID-19 Woody has been so helpful and patient and is a valuable member of our team. Asked to divulge something about his work that not everyone would know, he said: There is more to ordering stock than just scanning barcodes. You really need to know the products, how often they are used, what quantity they are packed in etc to ensure enough stock is available between deliveries. Due to the changeover of ordering systems, there have been many challenges in ensuring supplies have not been compromised. Woody takes a lot of pride in his work and does his best to make sure stock levels are right for the smooth running of each hospital department. I feel a sense of achievement when I receive positive feedback from staff, he said. Woody is a keen fisher, loves camping and relaxing with his family and friends. See more

16.01.2022 Don't forget, our COVID-19 testing clinic at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm today ad tomorrow. Residents are encouraged to phone 1300 163 044 to register for express testing. Remember, there are a number of COVID-19 testing clinics in our region. Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/.../stay.../testing-and-fever-clinics to find a testing centre nearest you.... #maleny Maleny, Queensland Maleny Sunshine Coast Council Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN

15.01.2022 Update on COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Brisbane.

15.01.2022 Allied health professionals have been working on the frontline in Sunshine Coast hospitals as part of our response to COVID-19 and adapting to new methods of service delivery in primary care. From the ICU to community-based rehabilitation, allied health professionals have an important role to play in physical and mental recovery for COVID-19 survivors. We thank all allied health professionals for the work they are doing in contributing to COVID-19 recovery for individuals a...nd for the ongoing care they are continuing to provide the broader community throughout the pandemic. Please share and comment to thank people you know who work in allied health! . . . . #AHPsDay #AHPsDay2020 #strongertogether #alliedhealth See more

14.01.2022 Today’s #healthhero is Rob Croll, peer support worker at the Mental Health and Addiction Service. Rob uses his own lived experience of mental health to help consumers of SCHHS MHAS. Rob has been in the job 12 months, and spends his work time facilitating a morning residents’ meeting, co-facilitating a men’s group, and working one-on-one to support Community Care Unit residents as needed. Asked what he loves most about his work, he said: Applying a lived experience, which w...as the result of the most traumatic experience I’ve had, to support others. Team members say Rob is an amazing inspirational man who offers so much to clients here at CCU. He holds space, communicates honestly, has good sense of humour, and is a great listener. Many of the male residents will participate in a group or event when he comes along. It appears they feel safe with him. Other things team members at MHAS said of Rob: If he doesn’t know something he will research and find out the information. Rob definitely is my mental health hero. As a peer he is a great team member, he is respectful and supportive. I would love to be more like Rob. He brings an amazing amount of warmth, compassion and hope to people here at CCU. I have observed him taking a keen interest in people’s journey’s and supporting people where they are at. He is genuine and authentic and shares his story in a meaningful way, building connections with consumers to support them in their recovery journey. Rob takes time for mental health every day. He enjoys studying and doing things to distract and keep himself busy. Asked what he was most proud of in his work, Rob said: The real connections I have been able to establish with the residents. Outside of work he loves spending time with family including his eldest son (pictured). See more

14.01.2022 We would like to Take Time to recognise the incredible efforts that carers make every day to care for their loved ones, and the contribution they make to the community. As this week is both Mental Health Week and Carers Week, we would like to give special recognition to people who care for loved ones experiencing mental illness. When you are a carer, it is important to regularly take time to care for your own health and wellbeing. Often carers put the needs of the perso...n they care for above their own needs, but over the long term this can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. Taking time for yourself to ensure your own physical and mental wellbeing is not a selfish act it means you can provide better care for your loved one. Some of the ways carers can take time for their mental wellbeing include: joining a carer group, using relaxation and mindfulness techniques, exercising, eating well, and taking time for hobbies. A professional counsellor can also help you to relieve and manage stress. You may be able to access a mental health care plan through your regular GP, which will allow you to access 10 Medicare-subsidised appointments with a mental health service. Other resources are available at Mental Health Resources for Carers - http://ow.ly/A6uI50BTVI9 and the Carer Gateway. . . . . . #health #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthdaycelebration2020 #carersweek #carersweek2020

14.01.2022 It's International Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Remembrance Day, where bereaved parents from around the world pause to remember their babies who’ve died. This annual day of remembrance is a significant one on the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service's calendar, honouring the babies who lose their lives to miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death each year. Please pause with us to honour these lives and show respect and support for parents who have gone through infant los...s. We invite you to light a candle as a symbol of the delicate life which was unable to stay, or light candles in honour of families that you are remembering. If you don't have a candle or it's not safe to light one, perhaps use the symbol of a butterfly. Please also feel free to comment with a photo or words of support and understanding, and we will collate these for our new Remembrance Garden which is being created at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Reverand Tanya Richards, Chaplain at SCUH, shares these words of blessing: This is not a forgetting, But a claiming of peace for the moving on This is not a leaving behind, But a carrying of this life into another day Let us go in freedom and hope, In honour of the tiny special lives which journey with us now. Let the love in the universe surprise us And grace be found in many unexpected moments Let us resolve to hold on to each other along the way, Let us go in peace. See more

13.01.2022 Following an increase in cases in Greater Sydney, additional restrictions are being implemented to protect Queenslanders. From 1am Monday 21 December 2020, Grea...ter Sydney will be declared a COVID-19 hotspot. Non-Queensland residents wanting to enter Queensland after 1am Monday 21 December will not be permitted unless provided with an exemption. If their exemption request is approved, they must undertake mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days from when they enter Queensland. Queensland residents returning from Greater Sydney will have 24 hours after 1am Monday 21 December to get a border pass, return to their residence in Queensland, get tested and quarantine at home for 14 days from when they left the hotspot. From 1am Tuesday 22 December, Queenslanders returning from Greater Sydney will be required to get a border pass to enter Queensland and undertake 14 days of mandatory hotel quarantine. Anyone already in Queensland who has been in Greater Sydney since 11 December should get tested and home quarantine until they get their result. Home quarantine requirements including not taking visitors and remaining in your home. To find your closest testing location, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing

13.01.2022 Hey Sunshine Coast residents, our Minor Injury and Illness Clinic (MIIC) at Caloundra Health Service is back to business as usual today. The MIIC is open again as per usual 8am-4pm, seven days. Thanks to our community for their patience.

12.01.2022 Throwback Thursday. The first Gympie Ambulance car was purchased in 1916, and first used in 1917, when the centre was in Crown Road. (Bearer) W.McNamee and (Sept.) Fred Roffe, are pictured in 1918 with the Ambulance Car. Photo courtesy of Gympie Picture Library... Queensland Health Gympie Regional Councill #tbt #ThrowbackThursday Queensland Ambulance Service See more

10.01.2022 Throwback Thursday - Michael Brennan, the first male nurse to do his full nursing course at Gympie General Hospital, graduated in 1974. Photo courtesy of Gympie Times. Queensland Health #tbt #ThrowbackThursday

10.01.2022 Ladies don’t miss the bus! Free breast cancer screening is available at Beerwah Community Hall until 16 December 2020. BreastScreen Queensland strongly encourages women aged 50 - 74 to have a regular breast screen every two years. ... Women aged 40-49 and over 75 can also access this service for free. Referrals are not required. To make an appointment call 13 20 50. Please note the wellbeing of women and our staff is our top priority and our Service has implemented a range of strategies to minimise and address risk from COVID-19 for women who attend for breast screening and our staff. #beerwah #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer

09.01.2022 Further restrictions are easing in Queensland, from 4pm today, (Friday October 16): Up to 40 people can dance at weddings with a COVID Safe Plan Dancing will be permitted at Year 12 school formals Gatherings of 40 people will be allowed in homes and public places Outings from aged care facilities can resume.... We need all Queenslanders to continue playing their part by: Staying at home if you are sick If you're experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, go and get tested. Staying 1.5 metres away from other peoplethink two big steps. Washing your hands lots with soap and water, or hand sanitizer Sneezing or coughing into your arm or a tissue. Then put the tissue in the bin.

08.01.2022 It's National Bandanna Day - a fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen. Since Bandanna Day began it has raised more than $33 million to support young people impacted by cancer. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Cancer Care Team got behind the cause today in support of patients across our facilities. @canteen_australia @queenslandhealth #cancerawareness #bandana

06.01.2022 Public health alert

05.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is this week celebrating the important contribution our chaplains make to the care of our patients during Spiritual Care / Pastoral Care Week (October 25-31). The statewide Spiritual Care Framework, which Sunshine Coast Health Chaplain Coordinator Rev Tanya Richards helped develop, was also launched yesterday! SCHHS Chaplain Reverend Tanya Richards said people come to the health service in times of need and sometimes in ti...mes of great sadness. We know that a person’s spiritual wellbeing is an important part of their holistic health and wellbeing. This framework is an important step to providing spiritual support to our patients and our community, Rev Richards said. First developed in 2008 by Queensland Health and the Multi Faith Health Care Council, the document has been under review for the past two years. What we have now is a framework that seeks to enhance the collaborative partnership between our staff and Chaplains, Rev Richards said. It provides consistency across the State and enables Chaplains to better support the best care outcomes for our patients. SCHHS Chief Operating Officer Karlyn Chettleburgh said: I would like to thank all the Chaplains (including the Faith Leaders who are on call) who provide care for our patients, their families and our staff. Your support is immeasurable. I would particularly like to acknowledge the work of Rev Tanya Richards for her continued dedication to our health service, and the Multi Faith Health Care Council and the working group for its ongoing work in supporting the spiritual care needs of our Queensland community. See more

05.01.2022 Hello baby Dulcie! Dulcie was born on 15 December at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Congratulations mum Shayne, dad Rick Lonie and Dulcie’s older sister Maisie!

05.01.2022 A virtual Health Round Table Patient Safety event was held today, this group meets to share ideas and innovations that focus on improving the safety and quality of care within their health services. SCHHS, Safety, Quality and Innovation, Patient Safety Officer Erin Hogg presented today, on SCHHS Rapid Review. Erin’s presentation was voted the best presentation and now will represent the health service in the HRT Beyond 2020 next year.... Congratulations Erin. Queensland Health #healthroundtable #healthheroes #patientsafety

02.01.2022 It's Emergency Nurses Day! Join us in celebrating the incredible job our ED nurses, like Eugenia Morris at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, do. "It's life-long learning, in Emergency," said Eugenia, who recently became a facilitator and helps other staff keep up with the latest research. "It's really important to keep up with the innovations in medical care, especially with the variety of patients we see in our department. We see everyone from the newborn to the very old,... and death and dying. "We need to know a little bit about a lot." Eugenia said as a naturally empathetic person who loves to care for others, it was rewarding to "be there for people when they can't be there for themselves". "I absolutely love what I do," she said. Fellow Emergency nurse Courtney Rees said she enjoyed working in the ED because of the variety. "We're always seeing different patients, and seeing different things to treat and look after," she said. Emergency Nurses Day means a lot to Courtney, who said it was nice to be recognised. "It's nice to be celebrated...and it's a good chance for us to celebrate together too, and have a sense of community and togetherness." #ENday #ENWeek See more

02.01.2022 Today’s #healthhero is clinical nurse Lea Robertson. Lea has worked in rehabilitation for seven years and holds a Bachelor of Nursing, and Post Graduate Certificate Clinical Rehabilitation. She says being part of the Rehab team is rewarding in many ways. "I love supporting patients to achieve optimal function after a traumatic event," she said. Being part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides patient-centred care across the spectrum of clinical needs and promotes the... specialist role of rehabilitation in patient recovery. Being witness to a patient’s journey through recovery provides some very special moments and it feels good knowing that you are part of a team that works to give independence and quality of life back to our patients. Some of the challenges she faces in her role include helping new staff and/or students to see rehabilitation nursing "as a primary and important contributor to health care". Other areas may save lives, our area gives people back their quality of life, even if that life is different from before," she said. We provide the opportunity for patients and families to see the potential for health and happiness even if that is in a new form. As a CN, part of my role is to promote the professionalism and importance of rehabilitation. Asked what was something others may not know about rehabilitation, Lea said: "its complexity". Rehabilitation is a specialty area. We receive quite acute patients with a wide range of conditions requiring us to have very broad clinical knowledge base. Our clients usually present with an array of complex co-morbid conditions. A lot of people do not realise the holistic nature of rehabilitation. We deal not only with functional improvement, we also: Address the social needs of patients. Address co-morbid conditions that may have contributed to the presenting health event. Provide high quality clinical care and assessment. Provide a link between the patient and families and support services available. Provide psychological and emotional support for our patients to deal with the many changes they may face. Provide teaching and new skill reinforcement. Provide a communication link between all the other disciplines. Our communication often provides the basis for more targeted cares. Provide a safe environment where patients can share their fears and hopes. Create a warm and supportive environment that encourages engagement and participation in the therapy process. We provide warm and dignified end of life care as required. When she’s not at work, the Beerwah resident spending time in her peaceful region and travelling. This year I was booked to go to Norway in hunt of the Northern Lights, but COVID has put a stop to that. I also like to go hiking, and love country music and reading. Thank you Lea! You are a true #healthhero See more

02.01.2022 Ticks are very small, but if they latch on to you while bushwalking symptoms can range from mild itching and swelling to potentially life threatening anaphylactic shock. Wearing long shirts and pants to protect your skin, or even spraying your clothes with insect repellent can help avoid ticks latching on. If you don’t have an allergic reaction, we've listed some steps to help you safely remove it If you have an allergic reaction to a tick bite, don’t try to remove the ti...ck dial Triple Zero (000). #tick #ticksafety

02.01.2022 Queensland will remain closed to Victoria and Greater Sydney. Residents of New South Wales, except those in the 32 Local Government Areas (LGAs) which have been declared hotspots in Greater Sydney, will be allowed to enter Queensland from 1am on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. People who have been in a hotspot in the past 14 days will not be allowed to enter Queensland. LGAs declared hotspots in Greater Sydney: BAYSIDE... BLACKTOWN BURWOOD CAMDEN CAMPBELLTOWN CANADA BAY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN CUMBERLAND FAIRFIELD GEORGES RIVER HORNSBY HUNTERS HILL INNER WEST KU-RING-GAI LANE COVE LIVERPOOL MOSMAN NORTH SYDNEY NORTHERN BEACHES PARRAMATTA PENRITH RANDWICK RYDE STRATHFIELD SUTHERLAND SHIRE SYDNEY THE HILLS SHIRE WAVERLEY WILLOUGHBY WOLLONDILLY WOOLLAHRA UNINCORPORATED (this is Syd Harbour) See more

01.01.2022 Throwback Thursday - Nurses Noela Burchett and Barbara Burrows on stage at the nurses graduation ceremony, Nambour General Hospital, 1963. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Coast Council Photo Library. Queensland Health #tbt #ThrowbackThursday

01.01.2022 With summer holidays approaching and residents spending more time outdoors with warmer weather, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is reminding residents that one third of emergency department presentations for tick bites occur between October and December. More patients have presented to Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service emergency departments after contact with a tick bite than at any other regional public hospital and health service across the state, for ...the past three years, SCHHS Senior Medical Officer Dr Ted Chamberlain said. It’s important that Coast residents understand the health risks from ticks as the weather heats up and we’re spending more time outdoors. Dr Chamberlain said that environmental factors such as prevalence of grasslands and habitats that ticks favour, as well as human lifestyle choices, would be contributing factors. Coast residents may also be more aware of the health risks from a tick-bite, leading people to seek medical care, Dr Chamberlain said. Ticks are very small insects, but if they latch on to your skin symptoms can range from mild itching and swelling to potentially life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect your skin, or even spraying yourself or your clothes with insect repellent can help avoid ticks latching on, Dr Chamberlain said. If you have an allergic reaction to a tick bite, don’t try to remove the tick dial Triple Zero (000). If you don’t have an allergic reaction, here are steps to help you safely remove a tick: 1. The tick should be removed but must not be squeezed or agitated. 2. Do not use tweezers of twist the tick. 3. Use an ether-containing product like Wart-Off Freeze, Elastoplast Cold Spray or Aerostart to spray the tick and wait for it to drop off, or 4. Apply a topical scabicide lotion and wait for it to drop off. 5. If you experience an allergic reaction, urgently present to an emergency department.

01.01.2022 Today on the Sunshine Coast the Australia College of Critical Care Nursing QLD is hosting the Paediatric Critical Care Seminar - ‘Diseases and Sneezes conference'. This collaboration from Paediatric Intensive Care Units across QLD will provide the opportunity to share learnings and experience in caring for paediatric critical care patients. Clinicians will gain valuable insights whether practicing in large tertiary referral or smaller rural mixed units. The Sunshine Coast Hos...pital and Health Service Paediatric Critical Care Unit also played an integral part in facilitating the COVIDsafe event at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute. Thanks to Michelle Driscoll, Lauren Morgan and Dr Paula Lister. And Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Board Chair, Dr Lorraine Ferguson for opening the event. Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Queensland Health Sunshine Coast Health Institute #paediatrics #criticalcarenurse

01.01.2022 Throwback Thursday. Some of the first nurses on the Sunshine Coast. Amelia Luke with fellow nurse during her training, ca 1915.... Amelia went on to work at Sunny Brae Private Hospital in Eumundi. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Coast Picture Library @queenslandhealth @sunshinecoastcouncil #tbt #ThrowbackThursday