Medi-Nav Orientation Resource v6, 2024

The focus of the alert is on preventing a situation from occurring in which the emergency department becomes unable to function safely and effectively. A capacity alert cannot be initiated without consultation from hospital executive management team. Local procedures will be available from your HHS. DonateLife Queensland DonateLife Queensland is the organ donation agency based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. It is a statewide service providing a 24/7 on-call service for organ donations in all hospitals in Queensland, both public and private. Specialist DonateLife doctors and nurses are employed in 11 HHSs throughout the state to facilitate organ and tissue donation. For further information, refer to: https://donatelife.gov.au/ https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/donatelifeqld ( accessible only on Queensland Health computers ) Elective surgery While access to surgery is regulated to a large extent by workloads in operating theatres and surgical wards, it is also influenced by activity in emergency departments and outpatient clinics. HHSs and the Department of Health closely monitor elective surgery waitlists, to improve services and to provide information to enable appropriate decision-making regarding planning and resource allocation. Medication Services Queensland Medication Services Queensland provides professional advice regarding pharmaceuticals and pharmacy practice, including PBS reimbursement issues, medication safety initiatives and the management of the state-wide hospital formulary for medicine (List of Approved Medicines – LAM). https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/medicines/services ( accessible only on Queensland Health computers ) Pathology Pathology Queensland is part of the Queensland Public Health and Scientific Services Division and is the main provider of public sector pathology services in Queensland. Additionally, Pathology Queensland provides clinical support, tertiary and state referral services, autopsies, education, research and development. For further information, refer to : https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/pathology-queensland ( accessible only on Queensland Health computers ) Statewide interpreter services The Department of Health Interpreter Service provides interpreters in Queensland public health facilities in more than 130 languages. Interpreters are provided on-site (face-to-face), via video conference or over the phone. Interpreters are available 24/7 and provided at no charge to the client. It is Queensland Government policy to use professional interpreters when possible. For further information, refer to : https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/multicultural/interpreting/interpreter_serv ( accessible only on Queensland Health computers )