Published Wednesday, 24 January, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Minister for Health
The Honourable Stephen Robertson
“Business as usual” at Jacana Acquired Brain Injury Centre
Queensland Health will continue to manage and fund Jacana Acquired Brain Injury Centre, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.
Mr Robertson said Jacana will not be transferred to the Department of Communities as part of machinery of government changes announced last year.
“I want to reassure the parents and families of residents at Jacana that Queensland Health will continue to fund and operate the service,” he said.
“The Beattie Government has committed $8 million in 2006/07 to Jacana which operates rehabilitation sites at Bracken Ridge and Brighton.
“The service currently has 60 residents with acquired brain injuries and provides assessment, dual diagnosis, high care support and respite services.
“Jacana also plays an important role in providing slow stream rehabilitation to improve independence and quality of life for patients.”
Mr Robertson said Jacana was working to ensure that more residents are given the opportunity to live the best life possible.
“Jacana is developing better care plans and focusing on maximising individual’s capacity and developing the most appropriate discharge pathways,” he said.
“The centre has recently increased slow stream rehabilitation from two to eight beds to help residents requiring intensive rehabilitation that involves a multidisciplinary team of staff, including nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and dieticians.
“Queensland Health is best placed to continue to improve rehabilitation services to help individuals achieve the best quality of life possible.”
24 January, 2007
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680
Mr Robertson said Jacana will not be transferred to the Department of Communities as part of machinery of government changes announced last year.
“I want to reassure the parents and families of residents at Jacana that Queensland Health will continue to fund and operate the service,” he said.
“The Beattie Government has committed $8 million in 2006/07 to Jacana which operates rehabilitation sites at Bracken Ridge and Brighton.
“The service currently has 60 residents with acquired brain injuries and provides assessment, dual diagnosis, high care support and respite services.
“Jacana also plays an important role in providing slow stream rehabilitation to improve independence and quality of life for patients.”
Mr Robertson said Jacana was working to ensure that more residents are given the opportunity to live the best life possible.
“Jacana is developing better care plans and focusing on maximising individual’s capacity and developing the most appropriate discharge pathways,” he said.
“The centre has recently increased slow stream rehabilitation from two to eight beds to help residents requiring intensive rehabilitation that involves a multidisciplinary team of staff, including nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and dieticians.
“Queensland Health is best placed to continue to improve rehabilitation services to help individuals achieve the best quality of life possible.”
24 January, 2007
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680