Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department Resumes 24 Hour Service
The Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department is once again serving the local community 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Health Minister Stephen Robertson said the emergency department resumes full 24 hour service today (Tues) following an innovative agreement between Queensland Health and Aspen Medical.
“The Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department is once again fully staffed, with doctors and nurses working around-the-clock shifts to serve the community.
“Rostered emergency department staff includes: 6 senior medical officers, 9 registrars, 8 junior doctors and 40 nurses.
“I’m delighted the hospital’s acting Director of Emergency Medicine has withdrawn his resignation and will continue to work in the Caboolture emergency department.
Mr Robertson said the resumption of 24 hour service delivers on the Beattie Government’s commitment to the people of Caboolture to fully restore emergency services as quickly as possible.
“The decision to temporarily reduce services at Caboolture Hospital due to the national shortage of senior emergency medical doctors was difficult but unavoidable.
“I acknowledge the difficulties experienced by the community in recent weeks, and would like to thank the people of Caboolture for their patience and understanding during this time,” Mr Robertson said.
