Community
10 December, 2024
Patients better off now
ALMOST $200,000 worth of equipment has been donated to Mossman Hospital.
The Mossman Hospital Friends of the Foundation has hosted various fundraising events throughout the last 12 months.
More than $72,000 worth of patient monitors were funded by both an event at Hemingways Brewery Port Douglas, as well as the Mossman Hospital Friends of the Foundation.
Mossman Friends president Deb Kachel said money for the equipment came from fundraising events such as high teas, lunches, trivia nights, barefoot bowls, as well as raffles, sausage sizzles, sale of special merchandise and carparking at the Mossman Show.
“The Mossman Hospital Friends of the Foundation volunteers are extremely grateful for the support of our amazing community, our local businesses and individuals who help us organise events and donate prizes, and community members who attend our events and support our other fundraising efforts,” she said.
Hospital, acute and aged care nurse unit manager Ruth Crimmins said the patient monitoring system upgrade in the acute ward was long awaited.
“This up-to-date tech will enable clinicians to see real time changes in the patient’s condition from various areas of the hospital, not just the bedside,” she said.
“It creates a safer environment for the patient and increases the capabilities of this hospital.”
Mossman oral health staff dentist Dr Gerry de Waal said he was delighted with a new dental chair, worth $53,836.
“Our patients have noticed and commented on our new chair and are just as grateful as the staff to have this modernised version,” he said.
“We look forward to treating patients with all the latest functions.”
Infusion clinic clinical nurse Tanya Clarke said the clinic was grateful for the gift of four infusion chairs worth $29,000, donated by Mossman’s Pink in the Tropics and local branch of the Leukemia Foundation.
“Often patients are required to sit for long periods of time while receiving their infusion,” Ms Clarke said.
“These new chairs enhance patient comfort by offering various positions and swivels to maintain good circulation and find the perfect patient fit,” she said.
“(The chairs) also offer height adjustments for medical and nursing staff to perform procedures and overall improve patient outcomes.
“We could not be happier with this high-quality equipment, thanks to the generous support of our local community care groups and Mossman Hospital Friends of the Foundation.”
