$9 million Dalby Hospital upgrade underway
Published Thursday, 03 May, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Minister for Health
The Honourable Stephen Robertson
A new maternity unit under construction at Dalby Hospital will help care for the growing number of new mums and bubs on the Northern Darling Downs, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.
Mr Robertson today inspected the site of the $9 million development which also includes a new emergency department.
“This development will ensure Dalby residents have local access to a modern health facility with the latest equipment,” he said.
“Local builder, Carmichael Buildings Pty Ltd, is building the project which is expected to be completed in early 2008.
“The new building will be located between the hospital’s acute ward and the current maternity ward.”
Mr Robertson said the expanded maternity unit would cater for a growing number of births in Dalby.
“Last year, 200 babies were born at Dalby Hospital compared to 160 in 2004. That’s an increase of 25 percent,” he said.
“The 10-bed maternity ward will contain two new birthing suites, single and double rooms with ensuites, giving greater privacy to new mothers and their families.”
“The new emergency department will include six consulting rooms all with tele-health facilities.
“This means patients and clinicians in Dalby can link up with medical specialists from all around Australia via video teleconference.
“The Accident and Emergency Unit will have a two bed resuscitation room, four holding treatment bays, procedures room, facilities for interviewing patients and outpatient facilities with flexible accommodation for general outpatient & specialist outpatient clinics.
Mr Robertson said services like medical imaging, pharmacy and pathology will move to a new clinical support service area.
He said during construction, the current emergency department and maternity unit would function as normal and move once the new building is completed.
3 May, 2007
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Mr Robertson today inspected the site of the $9 million development which also includes a new emergency department.
“This development will ensure Dalby residents have local access to a modern health facility with the latest equipment,” he said.
“Local builder, Carmichael Buildings Pty Ltd, is building the project which is expected to be completed in early 2008.
“The new building will be located between the hospital’s acute ward and the current maternity ward.”
Mr Robertson said the expanded maternity unit would cater for a growing number of births in Dalby.
“Last year, 200 babies were born at Dalby Hospital compared to 160 in 2004. That’s an increase of 25 percent,” he said.
“The 10-bed maternity ward will contain two new birthing suites, single and double rooms with ensuites, giving greater privacy to new mothers and their families.”
“The new emergency department will include six consulting rooms all with tele-health facilities.
“This means patients and clinicians in Dalby can link up with medical specialists from all around Australia via video teleconference.
“The Accident and Emergency Unit will have a two bed resuscitation room, four holding treatment bays, procedures room, facilities for interviewing patients and outpatient facilities with flexible accommodation for general outpatient & specialist outpatient clinics.
Mr Robertson said services like medical imaging, pharmacy and pathology will move to a new clinical support service area.
He said during construction, the current emergency department and maternity unit would function as normal and move once the new building is completed.
3 May, 2007
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680