Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Yvette D Ath
Today, Queenslanders are saying thanks to those at the heart of healthcare on International Nurses Day.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath praised frontline staff for their constant care and compassion for Queenslanders.
“Queensland nurses are the backbone of our health system and more importantly, they are patient advocates often also counselling families during difficult times,” Ms D’Ath said.
“Nurses and midwives make up 63 per cent of the clinical workforce in Queensland. This equates to more than 46,000 individuals supporting our community around the clock. “Since 2015 the Palaszczuk Government has delivered 7500 additional nurses and midwives, and legislated nurse to patient ratios, which research shows can reduce the chance of re-admission and result in shorter hospital stays.”
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Yvette D Ath
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering a $100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented demand in Queensland’s public hospitals. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said the $100 million funding package would create an initial 65 new beds in some of Queensland’s busiest Hospital and Health Services. “Queensland’s public health system is experiencing unprecedented demand which is why we’re earmarking an extra $100 million for 65 new beds and other additional services,” she said. “The level of demand being experienced isn’t unique to Queensland – it’s being seen in all States and Territories. “Delivering this extra funding to increase bed capacity is an important first step in equipping our busy EDs to tackle the pressures they’re facing. “The Palaszczuk Government continues to deliver record health budgets and we remain focused on providing more resources f
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