In 2025, Logan Hospital, which is tucked away in Queensland’s rapidly expanding Logan district, has been at the forefront of both encouraging developments and dismal difficulties. Here are some of the major events influencing Australia’s second-busiest emergency room, from ground-breaking patient care programs to well-publicized disputes.
1. A Controversial Incident: The Nurse Suspension Case
Logan Hospital came under fire in early 2025 after Ahmadu Bah, a registered nurse, was placed on unpaid leave due to claims of wrongdoing involving a stroke case in 2022. Bah acknowledged using an unconventional technique to gauge the patient’s level of consciousness—twisting the testicles—which resulted in criminal charges and a protracted court dispute. After determining that his suspension was unjustified owing to procedural errors, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission ordered Bah to get back pay while the criminal matter is still pending. Discussions concerning employee accountability, patient safety procedures, and workplace transparency were spurred by this incident.
2. Innovations in Staff Training and Safety
In 2025, Logan Hospital used Maybo dispute resolution training to improve workplace safety. The program emphasizes early risk identification and non-physical actions while providing personnel with de-escalation skills to address hostile behaviors. Sessions, which are geared toward positions like emergency nurses and paramedics, range from 2-hour online modules to 8-hour in-person workshops. The program addresses statistics from throughout the world that indicates 8–38% of healthcare workers experience workplace violence.
3. Reducing Emergency Department Pressures
A neighboring Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) has helped Logan Hospital’s emergency department (ED) achieve a 10% decrease in semi-urgent presentations. Nearly half of the people treated at the 2023-opened clinic are diverted from overcrowded emergency departments to treat minor injuries, infections, and fractures. Mark Butler, the health minister, commended the idea and compared it to effective systems in the UK and New Zealand. Nonetheless, some general practitioners caution that it compromises continuity of treatment, and others claim it’s a Band-Aid fix for systematic GP shortages.
4. Cutting-Edge Care and Community Support
Patient-centered initiatives are still being driven by the Logan Hospital Fund:
- “Kitten Scanner” MRI: By using playful preparation, this kid-friendly MRI machine helps young patients feel less anxious.
- Weekend Rehabilitation Programs: To enhance recovery results, the hospital conducts sports-based rehabilitation activities in collaboration with Sporting Wheelies.
- V.A.C. Therapy Workshops: Through practical instruction approved by the Royal College of Nursing, staff members gain advanced wound care skills, such as vacuum-assisted closure.
5. Behind the Scenes: Legal Wins and Leadership
By avoiding a $704,000 council fee in April 2025, developers of Meadowbrook Private Hospital were able to expedite the project’s approval under state regulations. At the ASMIRT’s Becoming a Change Champion conference, Associate Professor Michael Neep of Logan Hospital promoted cultural change in medical imaging by showcasing programs such as radiographer-led preliminary image reviews.