What's On News May 2019

News

Clean hands are safe hands

Mater has launched our new hand hygiene program—Clean hands are safe hands.

Clean hands are critical in reducing the spread of infection and illness and protecting our patients and each other.

Emotional Health Unit opening soon

Mater is excited to announce the opening of a new Emotional Health Unit for young people aged 16 to 25, as part of the Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane, on Monday 24 June. 

Care for patients with delirium update

Delirium is common in our hospitalised patients and leads to poorer outcomes and increased mortality. Early identification of patients at risk of delirium, prompt diagnosis and early intervention are crucial for reducing severity of delirium and complications that arise from it. Early treatment of underlying contributing factors is essential.

Associate Professor Simon Denny, Director Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane

Congratulations to Associate Professor Simon Denny who has commenced as the Director Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane (MYAHCB).

Pre-analytical Management Solution (PAMS)

Mater Pathology is implementing a new IT system in our community collection centres. It’s called PAMS and stands for Pre-analytical Management Solution.