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Board Chair rejects medical association allegations

Friendly Society Private Hospital Board Chair Barry Dangerfield today firmly rejected concerns raised by the Bundaberg Medical Association regarding hospital governance, pointing to the hospital’s recent successful reaccreditation as clear evidence of proper standards. “We categorically reject the suggestions that our hospital has governance or compliance failures,” Mr Dangerfield said. “The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards has just reaccredited our hospital for three years following a rigorous, comprehensive audit completed this month. “This independent assessment unequivocally demonstrates that Friendlies fullyMore

Friendly’s reaccreditation puts motivation for claims in question

Friendly Society Private Hospital CEO Michelle Thompson said it was disappointing a vocal minority had made public baseless allegations about the hospital’s administration. The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards today reaccredited the hospital for three years following a routine audit. This means the hospital complies with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and reinforces the safe quality health care provided by the Friendly’s to the Bundaberg Wide Bay community. The hospital has had no adverse findingsMore
Movember

Movember

The Friendlies Information Services Team are fundraising for Movember, the leading charity changing the face of men’s health. This month they will be embarking on a mo-growing, walking or running adventure to raise awareness and funds for Men’s Health. Movember is tackling the biggest health issues faced by men – prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. In fact, since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects. Back our team with a donation andMore
Urology clinic

Nurse-led urology clinic established

A nurse-led urology clinic is now operating at The Friendlies Medical Suites to provide an improved service for patients. Sandra Ilett and Carla Kerr (pictured) from Community Nurse Service are available weekly on Wednesdays to see patients with bowel and bladder issues. The Friendlies Director of Clinical Services and Patient Safety, Sandy Blake, said it’s a “wraparound service” under the supervision of doctors. “It’s run by highly qualified, specialised nurses who can also provide education, support and help,” Sandy said.More
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