The LNP has announced it will hold a Queensland Health Crisis Town Hall in Hervey Bay.
The Queensland Health Crisis has seen bed shortages worsen, surging ambulance ramping rates and surgery waitlists blowing out at Hervey Bay Hospital.
The Queensland Health Crisis is having a huge impact on the people of Hervey Bay.
The lid is set to be lifted on the true depths of the Queensland Health Crisis when Hervey Bay residents share their stories in the unique forum.
Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli said delivering proper healthcare for the people of Hervey Bay was a major priority for the LNP and the Health Crisis Town Halls were an important step on that journey.
“Our Health Crisis Town Halls are uncovering the true state of the Queensland Health Crisis with patients sharing their stories,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“The State Government is losing control of the health system.
“Speaking up can make a difference and now the people of Hervey Bay will get that chance .
“We’re already getting results across the state with many Queenslanders finally get their surgery after years of frustrating delays, simply by telling their stories.
“I won’t stop fighting for the honest Queenslanders who’ve been silenced or feel they have nowhere to turn.
“Hervey Bay Hospital has been riddled with issues and the state government is failing to act.
“The LNP has put solutions on the table for the State Government to adopt including real-time data monitoring, better resources for triaging and more funding on the front line.”
Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates said all Queenslanders deserve a world class health system no matter where they live.
“As a nurse and former hospital administrator, I know how stressful it can be for our dedicated frontline staff who are overworked and under-resourced,” Ms Bates said.
“Whistle-blowers who’ve worked in the health system for decades are coming forward as well.
“We want to hear from everyone. Patients, nurses, paramedics and surgeons.”
The LNP has hosted Health Town Halls in Cairns, Rockhampton, the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast this year.
The recent Health Crisis Town Hall at Caboolture was the catalyst for a major inquiry into Caboolture Hospital.
Queensland Health data shows ramping has increased to 30% at Hervey Bay Hospital.
Further details will be announced shortly.
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Ambulance Ramping Statistics:
| June Quarter 2021 Data | |||
| WBHHS | % of patients ramped | % Point Increase from February 2021 | % Point Increase from June 2020 Quarter |
| Bundaberg | 24 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Hervey Bay | 30 | 10 | 17.9 |
| Maryborough | 10 | 2 | 4.4 |
Emergency Department Statistics:
| June Quarter 2021 Data | ||
| WBHHS | % of patients not seen within clinically recommended timeframe | % point increase since June 2020 Quarter |
| Bundaberg | 39 | 16 |
| Hervey Bay | 35 | 19 |
| Maryborough | 30 | 5 |
| HHS Average | 32 | n/a |
Elective Surgery Waitlist:
| June Quarter 2021 Data | ||
| WBHHS | % of patients not treated within clinically recommended timeframe | Number of Patients Waiting |
| Bundaberg | 0.2 | 809 |
| Hervey Bay | 4.9 | 773 |
| Maryborough | 0 | 209 |
| HHS Average | 1.3 | 1,791 |
Source: http://www.performance.health.qld.gov.au/