QUEENSLANDERS can now check real-time emergency department wait times, with the State Government launching a new online portal providing live hospital data.
The Open Hospitals website updates every 15 to 30 minutes, displaying median wait times and the number of patients awaiting treatment across 25 major hospitals and seven satellite sites.
Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the initiative, part of the Crisafulli Government’s 100 Day Plan, delivers transparency and helps patients make informed decisions.
“Queenslanders now have the critical information they need to make informed decisions about their healthcare options,” Minister Nicholls said. “While there are no silver bullets to fix the multiple challenges our health system faces, this ensures Queenslanders get the care they need, when they need it.” www.openhospitals.health.qld.gov.au/