Community
15 January, 2025
Better care for patients
NEW-born babies through to elderly patients will benefit from more than $21,000 worth of new equipment at Innisfail Hospital thanks to generous contributions from the Friends of the Foundation and John Cole Toyota.
Innisfail Hospital associate midwifery unit manager Holly Grant said the Cassowary Hub Maternity Service had seen great success with two new comfortable upright birth (CUB) aides.
“These devices provide women with a smoother, more comfortable labour and birth experience,” she said.
“The two CUBs have been a great addition for our women giving birth. They help to facilitate a smoother, more comfortable labour and birth experience and have been used to great effect.”
In addition, a perineal suturing lamp has been introduced to provide better lighting for midwives and doctors when suturing tears post-birth.
The Medela portable breast pump will further support women by enabling midwives to offer breast-pumping assistance in the home, particularly for families facing financial barriers.
For ward 2, patient safety remains a priority, particularly for older or high-risk patients. The addition of a Cura alarm cystem and an Umano Medical ‘ook snow’ bed ensures better care and fall prevention for inpatients.
Ward 2 nurse unit manager Kim Humphry said the Cura alarm system used wireless bed and chair pads connected to a nurse call system, alerting staff to potential falls.
The Umano medical low-low bed offers advanced functionality, including a 25cm low height and built-in bed exit alarm, ensuring safer environments for vulnerable patients.
“Ward 2 wishes to thank the Friends of the Foundation and John Cole Toyota for their generous support in providing this fantastic equipment.”
John Cole Toyota general manager Toni Rawson said the company was deeply commitment to the Innisfail community.
“We believe in driving positive change – not just on the roads, but within our communities. That’s why we’re proud to support the Innisfail Hospital Friends of the Foundation. This vital equipment ensures our local hospital can continue providing exceptional care to our region,” she said.
Innisfail Hospital Friends of the Foundation president Estelle Kopp thanked the business, community, John Cole and family for their continuing support as well as Leanne Sultana and her father Sam Catalano.
“Thanks also to FNQ Motors, 4KZ for all the advertising through the year, Powerhouse Realty ladies – everyone has just been wonderful. Because of this support, we can continue to place vital equipment into our local hospital,” she said.
