Robina ED expands to include 20 new treatment spaces

• The $16.5 million Robina Hospital expansion project is complete.
• Robina Hospital is one of Queensland’s busiest emergency departments (EDs) recording more than 63,000 presentations last year.
• Treatment spaces in the newly expanded ED has increased by more than 40 per cent and will reduce waiting times and improve patient flow.

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Gold Coast residents visiting Robina Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) will be seen quicker, thanks to a $16.5 million investment in the hospital.

The Robina Hospital expansion adds an extra 20 emergency treatment spaces, bringing the total number of ED treatment spaces to 66.

Designed to work in tandem with the existing ED, these extra spaces are set to care for about 120 patients daily, reducing emergency care wait times and improving patient flow.

The new treatment spaces will focus on less acute injuries and illnesses and ensure the hospital can continue to care for the fast-growing region.

Works also include additional staff workstations and a new location for the transfer unit.

To ensure the high level care provided in the ED can continue following the expansion, recruitment of around 126 full-time employees is almost complete, this includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.

Operating around the clock and providing free, walk-in care, the Gold Coast Health expansion will make sure Gold Coast residents have access to high quality healthcare close to home.

This project is part of the Miles Labor Government’s record-breaking $14 billion Health Big Build, under Queensland’s Big Build initiative.

The plan to deliver new and expanded hospitals helps ensure continued access to world-class healthcare for rapidly growing regions – boosting capacity through expansions to 11 existing hospitals, building three new hospitals, seven satellite and building a dedicated cancer centre.

Queensland’s Health Big Build is delivering over 3,300 additional hospital beds, including 199 in 2023 and 239 in 2024.

Quotes attributable to Health Minister Shannon Fentiman:

“We are investing in the healthcare for locals on the Gold Coast now and for years to come.

“The Robina Hospital has one of the busiest EDs in the state and this expansion will provide a significant boost in care for the community.

“Our hardworking frontline staff do an incredible job looking after the Gold Coast community and through additional staff and resources, we’re confident we will see a reduction in emergency care wait times and improved patient flow.

“The Robina Hospital project joins four other Gold Coast Health major projects including the new state of the art Coomera Hospital and the recently opened Tugun Satellite Hospital.

“The Miles Government is focused on making sure Queenslanders can access world class healthcare, no matter where they live.”

Quotes attributable to Gold Coast Minister Gaven MP Meaghan Scanlon:

“This is a critical investment in health care and means that more Gold Coasters will get the treatment they need.

“The Gold Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and this expansion to the Robina Hospital will go a long way to meeting demand and making sure our loved ones are getting the care they need, when they need it most.

“Whether it’s expanding our health services, building the second M1 or the light rail network, we are making the Gold Coast a great place to live and work.”

Quotes attributable to Robina Hospital Deputy Medical Director Michael Aitken:

“The additional ED treatment spaces will allow us to better triage and manage cases according to their urgency, ensuring all patients receive appropriate and timely care.

“The recruitment of an additional 126 full-time employees, including support services, enables the 24/7 operation of the additional 20 treatment spaces.

“It’s a significant step forward in our mission to improve patient outcomes and experiences in our Emergency Department and boosts the number of treatment spaces from 46 to 66.

“This development is part of Gold Coast Health's commitment to enhancing health care services and ensuring the community benefits from accessible, high-quality medical care.”

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