bankstown lidcombe hospital newsletter

BANKSTOWN LIDCOMBE HOSPITAL NEWSLETTER
MAY 2012
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ISSUE:
NEAT
NEAT
‘Right Patient, Right Place, Right Time’
NEAT is the National Emergency Access Target that has been agreed to
by all states and territories across Australia. NEAT promotes access to safe
and effective health care and aims to reduce the pressure on the
Emergency Department (ED), by moving patients out of ED into a more
1 stable environment. This requires a whole of hospital approach.
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital has established the following NEAT
committees:
1.
ED Discharge Committee
Streaming patients directly from Triage to Ambulatory Care
INTERNATIONAL
NURSES DAY
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Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) is fully staffed and functioning to its
intended short stay capacity.
Exploring feasibility of navigator role
MAYORAL
CHARITY BALL
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AUSTRALIA’S
BIGGEST
MORNING TEA
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Transfer of Care and Ward Reception Committee
On 1 July 2012, 2 new models for streaming patients out of ED in a
timely manner will be implemented. 6 Surgical Assessment Beds
(SAB) will be located in 3A, and 6 Medical Assessment Beds (MAB)
will be located in 2J.
3.
Patient Care & Discharge Committee
Enhancement of Discharge Lounge
COMINGS AND
GOINGS
YOURSAY
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CODE OF
CONDUCT
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SURGICAL
PLANNING
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HOSPITAL
HAPPENINGS
7
BANKSTOWN
LIDCOMBE
ENDOSCOPY
WORKSHOP
In May 2012, the Discharge Lounge saw the highest amount of
patients since its establishment.
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All patients with a length of stay greater than 30 days are referred to
early intervention group that facilitates discharge.
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital would like to acknowledge the dedication and
hard work by our NEAT ‘Champions’.
NEAT Champions:
1.
Jenny Morris
5. Dr Phillip Malouf
2.
Nicole Morrison
6. Gavin Lau
3.
Dr Shan Rajendra
7. Dr Bin Ong
4.
Dr David Blomberg
8. Samina Munshi
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Contact information:
BANKSTOWN LIDCOMBE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY!
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital celebrated the vital contributions that
nurses have made to our health system on International Nurses Day,
Thursday 10 May 2012.
Nursing staff were treated to a barbeque lunch, and an awards
ceremony, which was held in the hospital auditorium. The ceremony
included presentations by Mr Michael Glynn, Clinical Nurse Consultant,
who shared his experience as a Nurse, and Ms Marika Seremetkoska
who reflected on her attendance at the 59th Annual Meeting of the
Cardiac Society of Australia Conference in Perth in 2011.
Staff achievements were recognised through the 2012 Nursing &
Midwifery Achievement award, Enid Barker Award and General
Manager’s Award. Bankstown District Sports Club Board members were
also present on the day, and presented the Bankstown Sports Club
Awards. Lucky door prizes were also awarded at the closing of the
ceremony.
Michael Glynn and Marika Seremtkoska present at the International Nurses Day ceremony
We would like to acknowledge and thank Bankstown District Sports
Club for their support and contribution.
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BANKSTOWN LIDCOMBE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY!
Bankstown District Sports Club Board member, A/General Manager Carol
Farmer and A/Director of Nursing & Midwifery Julie Williams present awards
and prizes to nursing staff.
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2012 MAYORAL CHARIRTY DINNER
Mayor of Bankstown Khal Asfour has nominated Bankstown Lidcombe
Hospital’s Paediatric Unit as the beneficiary of the 2012 Mayoral Charity Dinner.
This year’s dinner will be held on Friday 29 June 2012 at Bankstown Sports
Club. Money raised this year will be dedicated to further improving our Paediatric
Unit, which sees almost 150 sick children every month.
Come along and support a great cause! For details and tickets visit
www.bankstown.nsw.gov.au
BANKSTOWN LIDCOMBE HOSTS BIGGEST MORNING TEA
Staff at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital got involved in Australia’s Biggest Morning
Tea, by holding their own annual morning tea fundraiser on Wednesday 23 May
2012.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council’s leading
fundraising events and money raised goes to cancer research, prevention and
support services for cancer patients and their families. Attendees enjoyed a
range of cakes and savouries, and all donations made were directed to the
Cancer Council.
Big thanks to Community Participation Coordinator Kerry Parsons, and
Michelle Sissi for organising the event.
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COMINGS AND GOINGS..
After 44 years at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Dr Russell Millard has retired. Dr
Millard, who practiced as a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the hospital officially
retired on 23 January. An afternoon tea was held on 26 April to thank and farewell
Dr Millard.
Dr Russell Millard, pictured with his wife Yvonne
After 36 years in the health service, including 11 years at Bankstown Lidcombe
Hospital, Chris Wood, Personal Assistant to the Acting General Manager has
retired. Chris’ last day was celebrated with a farewell morning tea on
Monday 7 May 2012.
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Chris Wood, pictured with A/General Manager Carol Farmer
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YOURSAY ACTION PLAN
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Following the ‘Yoursay’ Workplace Culture Survey in 2011, each facility within the
SWSLHD developed an action plan to focus on three recommendations identified
by staff within their respective facilities. Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital identified
three areas which included communication, developing a positive relationship with
staff and senior managers in the workplace and the work environment specifically
looking at approval processes for routine decisions.
Specific actions were developed for each of the three areas by the Executive, and
a Working Party has now been developed to provide wider consultation. Strategies
that you may already be aware of include the implementation of Studer
Communication with Purpose, displaying hospital newsletters in wards and
departments throughout the hospital and the distribution of the delegations manual
via email to all Bankstown Lidcombe employees.
Staff are encouraged to provide feedback or suggestions to their manager or
members of the YourSay Working Party.
Members include Scott McGrath (HR Manager), Kerry Parsons (Community
Participation Coordinator), Jo Stroud (NUM Ward 2A), Rachel Tran (Outpatient
Service Manager), Phillip Emder (HOD Paediatrics) and Jenny Jacka (HOD
Physiotherapy).
NSW HEALTH CODE OF CONDUCT
The revised NSW Health Code of Conduct has been issued by the Ministry of
Health. The Code of Conduct applies to all employers, contractors, volunteers,
students, researchers and persons undertaking or delivering training or education in
the hospital.
For a copy of the Code of Conduct, please visit:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2012/pdf/PD2012_018.pdf
Surgical and Procedural Care in South West Sydney
A Planning process has been undertaken for surgical and procedural care in South
West Sydney. Three planning forums held in 2011 and 2012 identified a range of
service development directions that SWSLHD should pursue. These directions have
been outlined in the Consultation Draft planning document — Surgical and
Procedural Care in South West Sydney — Service Development Directions to 2021.
Over the next three months, Carol Farmer, A/General Manager, in conjunction with
David Blomberg, Director of Surgery and David Gilbert, Director of Anesthetics will
work with facility to assist in this consultation process. Carol Farmer will be reporting
on progress at monthly GMs meetings
HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS…
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT IMPROVE ENTRANCE ACCESS
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital’s pharmacy department have installed a
door bell to enable persons in a wheelchair or with a walker to easily
access the department. Once pressed it will alert the pharmacy staff inside to
come and open the door to assist the patient. We appreciate the efforts of all
involved in getting this job done.
JMO WEBSITE GOES LIVE
On Wednesday 9 May 2012, the JMO Website went live. The website aims to
provide information to medical staff, particularly JMOs, at Bankstown Lidcombe
Hospital. It includes information regarding JMO term descriptions, the various
hospitals in our Prevocational Training Network and information regarding various
clinical departments. To view the website, please visit:
http://intranet.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/bankstown/jmo/default.html
BANKSTOWN LIBRARY NOW ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
Staff can now access the Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital website from home. The
website will enable staff to access the library catalogue, renew borrowed books
and reserve items. To access the website, please visit:
http://www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/bankstown /library
BANKSTOWN LIDCOMBE HOSTS ENDOSCOPY WORKSHOP
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On Tuesday 1 May 2012, Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital hosted a one day
Endoscopy workshop (Barrx Academia) Attendees included Endoscopists from
around Australia and New Zealand.
The workshop provided an informative session around current management
options for Barretts Oesophagus. Patients with Barrett’s Oesophagus have an
increased risk of developing oesophageal cancer. Even with aggressive
therapy, the 5 year survival rate is only 17%, according to the American Cancer
Society. Furthermore, the incidence of oesophageal cancer is rising faster than
breast cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma.
The workshop also provided practical and interactive sessions, whereby
participants were able to operate on animal oesophagus’. Thanks to
sponsorship by Device Technologies and Pentax Australia, the workshop was
able to run a live video link of procedure cases being performed within the
theatre.