Chronicle October 2013

KALOMA CHRONICLE
October 2013 EDITION
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Locked Bag 3006
GOONDIWINDI QLD 4390
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GOONDIWINDI
QLD 4390
Fax: (07) 4671 3890
Phone:
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[email protected]
Fax: (07) 4671 3890
[email protected]
CEO Report
CACP’S and Quality Report
Hugh’s Safety Tips
Brigalow News and
Activity Calendar
Brolga Warrigal News and
Activity Calendar
Happy Birthday
Infection Control
Residents & Community
Elizabeth Holcombe
15th
Audrey Billing
19th
Dulcie Saunders
23rd
Staff
Michele Sloan
Louise Murphy
Debbie Pratt
Emily Cotter
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15th
17th
28th
Mary’s Quality Corner
Melbourne Cup Garden
Party Flyer
Sponsors Kaloma Annual
Charity Day
Senior Safety at Home
Comments and Complaints
Meetings
Education
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From the Chief Executive Officer
Is to provide the highest standard of culturally relevant care based on
respect, compassion and choice while assisting residents to maintain
their emotional and spiritual identity and physical potential.
We strive to provide a safe and tranquil environment in which
individuality is upheld and extended families are involved.
Hello Everyone,
At the time of writing I plan to take a weeks annual leave to get my garden at home in order. A lot
of pruning and mulching to be done. Hopefully the snakes will know I don't like them and stay
away for the week. Thank you to our area Managers who will hold the fort whilst I am away.
Thank you to Cameron Pastoral Co. for the donation of a second-hand generator which will
enable all facilities at Kaloma to run during a blackout. Currently the pressure relief air cell
mattresses, the laundry machines and computers do not work during a black out. Recently we had
a black out from 9am to 4pm. Hugh Hamilton our Maintenance Coordinator is working to bring
the generator on line. We will be elevating the generator to ensure it is not at risk of flood water.
The generator is of such capacity to do the whole of Kaloma.
In this month's edition the Sponsor List for the Golf Day is published. Thank you once again to our
sponsors. It never ceases to amaze me how generous our community continues to be to Kaloma
especially in a tight financial environment.
The Department of Health and Ageing will put the basic daily care fee and home care package fee
up on 20th September when the pension increase occurs. This occurs every year on 20th March
and 20th September. I do not the details of the increase to hand at the time of writing.
Family/representative satisfaction surveys were issued early September to Kaloma residential
families. Please consider competing and returning the surveys as this greatly assists our ability to
improve our services to residents and families. You can either drop the completed form to Kaloma
reception, post it to Locked Bag 3006 or e-mail it to [email protected]. Thank you for your
assistance with this.
We are due an unannounced visit from the Standards and Accreditation Agency any day now. We
have two unannounced visits annually from the Agency.
We farewelled Registered Nurse Ruth Duck on 2nd September after 6 years of dedicated service to
residents and Kaloma. Residents and staff joined Ruth for afternoon tea to say farewell. Ruth was
presented with a lovely statue of grandmother and child. Given that Ruth is a new grandmother we
thought this a fitting farewell gift. Thank you Ruth for your dedicated service. Best wishes to Ruth
and Rod in their retirement in Stanthorpe.
New mother-to-be Reachelle Sheridan went on maternity leave recently. Reacheal is second in
charge in the kitchen and her baby is expected mid-October. Reachelle was presented with a gift of
jewellery box with little statue babies sitting on the top. Best wishes to Reacheal and Michael on
the impending birth of their first child.
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Our recent education by Aged Care consultant Pam Bridges on how to maximise our care subsidy
income through the ACFI is bearing good results. We have been able to increase our income by
over $80,000 per annum with new knowledge and of course as resident care increases we are able
to claim additional income within the framework of rules about the ACFI. Pam has been engaged to
come back in October to do an audit on our claims as we have several due then for submission.
Changes to the Home Care Program are going well. Jo an I have visited most community home
care clients to explain the restrictions on funding we have. The one great thing about the new
legislation is that it enables our high care packages to be used by older persons with or without
dementia.
Congratulations to the winners of the peer nominated Staff Achievement and Encouragement
Awards. Volunteer Merlene Clapham who volunteers at Kaloma Monday to Friday won the
Achievement Award whilst Care Supervisor Sharon Morris won the Encouragement Award.
Winners respectively win a $50 and $30 gift voucher. All nominees go into the ‘hat’ at the staff
Christmas Party to win the 2 night stay at the Boulevard Towers at Broadbeach. The comments
made about each employee are collated and placed in a folder and put in the staff room for staff to
read as well as on the notice board each month.
Staff are reminded to ensure your mandatory training is up to date and that you must attend a
planned session if you have not completed your training for the year.
Staff and volunteers are urged to refer to the Every month this Newsletter advises staff of when
training is to be held.
The Quality Reports are included in the Newsletter.
Penni Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
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Turning lives around together Community Corner
Hello and welcome to our October edition of the Kaloma Chronicle from the community. With the whether
turning warming it is important that you remember to drink plenty of fluids and stay cool.
It is still important that if you are feeling, Unwell, ill, have the flu, cold, gastro, vomiting etc that you
contact Jo (0411031136) or Kalama ASAP before staff arrive at your home as staff need to wear a mask to
protect themselves and other clients. It will not limit the spread of infection if you tell carers once they are
inside your home, this is very important to protect our staff and other clients as well.
Please remember if you require assistance with appointments these need to be made between 10.30am and
12.30pm. and that you give us a weeks notice of appointments otherwise we will not be able to assist with
transport due to staff rostering. I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer transport on Tuesday and
Friday mornings.
If you do not require a carer to attend the medical appointment with you, you will be asked to use the care
Goondiwindi Medico service to assist you to appointments. Their operating hours 9.15am and 3.45pm.
This is a fantastic service for our community. Ph 46700700. This service can be used for all medical
appointments i.e. Doctors, nurse at medical centre for dressings, optometrist, podiatrist etc. We need to
utilise this great service to our community. Carers can book the appointment for you.
By now all of you have met Rolina who joined us last month, thank you for making her feel welcome.
Rolina has wonderful experience from working in Kaloma and is happy to share helpful tips with us. She is
an asset to our home care program
I would love to say that my sisters wedding was beautiful, the weather was great, the food fantastic
however at the time of writing this the wedding was nearly here (1 week away) but I'm sure it will be
wonderful with Emily & myself enjoying some time off.
Shirley will also be having two weeks off once we return to help organise the shearing and keep the men in
line.
All our home care carers have successfully completed their certificate 3 in aged care- well done Julie,
Emily & Trish. Julie will also be commencing study again shortly by doing a cert 4 in home and
community care.
We would like to welcome Miss Lydia Day, Wayne Holesman and Clarry Robinson to our community
family. They joined us at the end of August and start of September .
Take care Until next time...
Jo (co coordinator) Julie (2ic) Shirley, Virginia, Emily, Trish & Rolina
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Community Corner
We would like to wish
Audrey Billings
&
Dulcie Saunders
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
&
a Big HAPPY 90th Birthday
to
Elizabeth Holcombe
Make a wish.........
From all the community carers
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SAFE MANUAL HANDLING AND THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT
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We are continuously striving to improve our processes of completing manual
handling transfers of our residents. The following is an article out of the Aged
Care Standards and Accreditation Agency "The Standard" which investigates
a fictitious incident and discusses the issues involved. It has a lot of useful
information that can assist us in improving our systems to ensure we are the
best we can be when completing manual handling tasks on our residents.
Case in point
Mr Gordon Ellis is a 76–year–old resident of Sunshine Aged Care Facility. He is a
large man who requires lifting assistance from his bed to wheelchair. He has been
assessed to use a particular type of lifter and this is documented in Mr Ellis’ care
plan. Over the weekend, staff lifted Mr Ellis from his bed using a lifter with a sling
and with a colleague’s assistance. While they followed all the procedures safely,
the type of lifter and sling they used was not the one recommended for Mr Ellis. A
couple of days later, Mr Ellis’s daughter noticed significant bruising on his thighs,
matching the area where the sling would have placed extra pressure on him during
lifting. How can the home ensure that all staff are aware of the correct lifting and
equipment to use for each resident? Is it enough to just document it in the care
plan?
Response from Christine Hunt,
RN (BNsg), Business Improvement Specialist, Eldercare Inc
and Michael Filsell, BApp Sci (Physio),
Physiotherapist Coordinator Eldercare Inc.
Mr Ellis is a “large man” who requires a lifter to move him from his bed to his
wheelchair. Whilst clear and accurate documentation on Mr Ellis’s Care Plan is of
utmost importance in this scenario, it may well not be the only strategy that should
be employed to ensure staff use the correct equipment and lifting techniques to
transfer him between bed and wheelchair. Ensuring the correct use of lifting
equipment starts long before we approach a resident. Residential aged care
facilities should have a manual handling training program that includes training in
the correct use of all types of lifters, which includes indications for application. This
training should be mandatory and be conducted as part of an orientation program
for new staff before they start their first shift, and be repeated regularly for all staff
involved in the direct care of residents. This training is essential to ensure that staff
are competent to make decisions about the use of lifting aids and their suitability to
meet the individual resident’s needs. Manual handling trainers, who have
themselves received specialist education, can greatly assist in this process to
ensure staff maintain an awareness of the type of slings to be used and that they
are familiar with its use. Physiotherapy assistants, who assist the physiotherapist
with delivery of mobility and rehab programs for residents, can also be useful
resources to staff working on the floor. This role is able to provide on–the–spot
expert advice re types of lifting devices, sling suitability etc, and can trouble–shoot
any problems that may arise. In response to specific resident need, assistants in
this role can be rostered to work a variety of shifts for a set time, enabling them to
train and assist all staff to understand the specific resident’s lifting requirements
and provide education on fitting the correct sling. It is important that both the
manual handling trainer and physiotherapy assistant are informed if there is any
new lifting procedure implemented at the facility. As well as a thorough orientation
and ongoing training staff also need the correct equipment and the facility should
ensure they invest in lifting equipment that is well designed, fit for purpose and
easy and safe to use.
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Homes should consider purchasing Bariatric–specific lifters and slings as the
residents’ needs dictate. Equipment should be stored in an agreed location so that
staff can find it easily. Spare slings should also be purchased to allow for
laundering and/or breakage; ensuring staff are not forced to use an inappropriate
sling because they cannot find the correct one. Staff should be aware of the
environmental set up in which the lifter is to be used. It is advisable for a
physiotherapist to perform a thorough assessment of the resident and examine
their environment for any hazards that may need to be considered and develop
any necessary controls when using the lifting devices. To support staff in choosing
and using the correct equipment for someone like Mr Ellis it is essential to provide
them with clear but concise instructions and procedures to follow. An example of
this would be to provide a step–by–step description; accompanied by a series of
photos identifying type of sling to use and each of the procedural steps to follow.
This would then be left in an easily accessible location and available to all staff,
including evening, late shift and agency staff. Such procedures would compliment
andsupport the care plan instructions. The bruising Mr Ellis sustained may have
been caused by theuse of an inappropriate lifter/sling that resulted in his leg skin
being tractioned. This could have been avoided by using the correct lifter; however
items such as the use of extra support limb slings, lambswool padding, and correct
sling placement are all important contributors to safe and effective lifting. Staff
should routinely observe the resident for any kind of skin damage or other injury
that may result from the lifting procedure. This can be done by checking skin
integrity during turns in bed and other ADL attendance, and by observation of the
resident pre and post transfer, in particular looking for any verbal and or non–
verbal indicators of pain or discomfort. On identifying the bruises staff must
immediately report to the senior clinician on site who should conduct an
assessment and investigation. If required a bed rest day may be appropriate whilst
the cause of the bruising is investigated. Any changes in lifting procedure required
as a result of this investigation must be planned and implemented in consultation
with the physiotherapist, the resident and/or their representative.
Response from
Tristan White,
physiotherapist, member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
and CEO of The Physio Co –
Australia’s 12th Best Place to Work
How can the home ensure that all staff are aware of the correct lifting and
equipment to use for each resident? Is it enough to just document it in the care
plan? If I were faced with this scenario I’d focus on future education for care staff
to make sure this situation doesn’t happen again. It’s never enough just to
document specific care needs in a care plan. Following the initial physio
assessment it’s critical that on–duty care staff are educated to the correct
machine, sling and technique to use for all resident transfers. It’s also critical that
the on–duty registered nurse is crystal clear on all resident transfer needs and are
prepared to pass on this information to future shifts. Care staff education should
not only include how to use each piece of lifting equipment correctly but they must
be able to make the right decision in different situations depending on the
resident's physical condition, functional abilities and mental status. Competency
assessment including situational reasoning and problem solving skills needs to be
assessed regularly to ensure residents and staff safety.
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Response from Cath Evans,
Quality Manager Residential,
Southern Cross Care (Vic)
Moving a disabled person from bed to wheelchair in an aged care home is a high
risk activity for the resident, staff and health provider Policies designed to reduce the
risk of injury and accidents require. staff to adhere closely to specific methods and
procedures for the safe handling and transfer of elderly persons. If we seek answers
as to why Mr Ellis sustained bruising it is useful to consider if the care team had
completed a thorough assessment and care planning process and secondly if the
individual staff involved were trained and competent to use the lifting device.
Choosing the right piece of equipment is best done by health professionals working
in the area such as a physiotherapist in consultation with senior nurses, other care
staff and the occupational health and safety representative(s). Alternatively, senior
nursing staff may complete the assessment until the resident is assessed by a
physiotherapist at a later date. Whether health professionals choose a normal lifting
machine or a standing lifting machine depends on the resident’s assessed capacity
to weight bear and their cognitive status and is ideally done as a team approach. It
is important staff choose an appropriate type and size of sling as individual body
structure and weight varies. Slings also have different types of purpose and
applications, such as slings for toileting, shoulder slings, bariatric slings and the
most commonly used general purpose sling. The occupational health and safety
representative or other suitably trained staff member can measure the resident for
the appropriate size of sling. Finally staff and/or other health professionals record
the resident’s assessed needs and strategies on a mobility/manual handling care
plan, including the type of lifting device and slings; they must review these care
plans regularly so they remain current. Staff lifting Mr Ellis should have ready
access to these documents and be familiar with their contents. The staff operating
lifting equipment must have the appropriate training and knowledge to be competent
to do the transfer using the lifting device. They should also be able to differentiate
which type of hoist and slings to use for Mr Ellis and ensure he is securely strapped
to prevent falls. Comprehensive manual handling training should begin at induction,
for larger organisations, and again later during a local site orientation. This should
include specific training on using the types of lifting machines in the home and
reinforce the need for staff to follow care plan directions. Annual compulsory manual
handling education can be conducted by the home’s physiotherapist or other
suitable health professional and may be accompanied by successful completion of a
manual handling competency to reinforce individual learning. A home can consider
using a ‘train the trainer’ model where various staff are trained to educate new staff
at any time throughout the year and who also provide a reliable source of advice on
manual handling issues across shifts. More informal and flexible education such as
small group and handover sessions on mobilising and transferring residents can be
economically incorporated into any education program providing staff attendance is
recorded. Handover is also an opportunity to impress on staff the imperative to
observe the resident’s overall condition, including skin health, and report
abnormalities to supervisors and record any such instances in progress notes.
Sunshine Aged Care Service’s management may determine severe bruising, such
as that observed on Mr Ellis, is recorded on an incident report, after which
investigation of the particular circumstances is instigated. Naturally the family would
be contacted in due course as part of this process. Any investigation would include
questioning the staff as to why they chose a lifting device other than the one
documented in the care plan.
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If the resident had been fully assessed, a care plan developed, the staff involved
comprehensively educated on manual handling outlined above and there were no
mitigating circumstances such as equipment not working, or the bruising caused by
some other means, management would then be justified in performance managing
the staff involved.
Response from the
Accreditation Agency
When assessing, we consider the home’s systems and processes for responding and
managing incidents such as the incident presented in the case in point. For example,
how the home’s continuous improvement system is used to record the incident and
the processes for analysing and making changes as a result of the incident. This may
include a process of root cause analysis. The home may consider examining the
equipment available, how staff are trained in using the equipment and selecting the
correct equipment to use. Consider reviewing communication strategies used in the
home to ensure all staff and potential outside staff know what is the correct
equipment to use. Conducting root cause analysis may also identify if the equipment
may be cumbersome to use or may be stored in an area that limits easy access for
staff. Involving residents and representatives in the analysis of the incident may
uncover personal preferences to consider further in assessing the appropriate
equipment to use. Consider evaluations on the equipment, documentation,
assessments, staff training, work safety and safe living environment as part of the
root cause analysis. As has been demonstrated above, based on this one incident,
all four Accreditation Standards may be considered in the analysis; such as
continuous improvement, inventory and equipment, mobility and dexterity, choice and
decision making and the work and living environment.
Reference Material is copyright March, 2012
The Standard
©Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd 2012
Until next month, stay happy and stay safe
Hugh Hamilton
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Brigalow News
October 2013
Life Style & Leisure with Carol
Burcher AND
JULIE-ANN BROOKS
Hello Everyone
We have had busy month again enjoying many exciting activities.
Our trip to Hugh and Kim Hamilton's farm was just a beautiful Day. Hugh had the
lunch all under control when we arrived; on the menu was yummy pies with peas and
gravy, tasty potato bake (prepared by girls in the kitchen) followed by Pavlova top with
banana and strawberries. Thank you to Hugh & Kim for having us. A big thank you to
Carer Casey Timms for volunteering her time and assistance.
Sadly we farewelled resident Bill Fraser who passed away recently. Bill was such a
gentleman and much loved by is family, friends and all of us here a Kaloma. May he
rest in peace.
I would like to welcome our newest resident Judith McColl to our Brigalow family. Judy
is a country lady and we are learning a lot about cattle breeds from her. Judy turned
80 a few days after coming to Kaloma. This important milestone was enjoyed with
husband Sandy and family with a morning tea in Brigalow courtyard. We warmly
welcome you Judy.
We have been getting out for our twice daily walks to walk our resident pooch Delilah.
The residents and Delilah enjoy this activity very much.
Our monthly Barbecue (cooked by David) is always an enjoyable time. With the
weather warming up, we are able to sit outside in nature longer enjoying the sights,
sounds, aromas from the BBQ and our beautiful gardens.
On Father's Day we were entertained by Rose Sharp. Many of the songs Rose sang
the residents knew and sang along to. Some lovely pictures were taken on the day.
Volunteer Carla Bell has been on an overseas trip and was very much missed. Carla is
back now and we are once again enjoying our afternoon sing-a-longs which residents
enjoy so much.
Resident dog Delilah has been the centre of attention at the end of each month with
her 'Delilah Grooming' morning being held. Now that the weather is a little warmer she
can expect a bath and haircut too.
Kaloma’ s gardener Michael has had the residents busy last week planting lettuce,
cucumber and silverbeet in our vegie garden. Michael has also installed a new
watering system & timer.
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Thank you Michael for all your help and keeping the Kaloma gardens looking
beautiful, they are frequently the topic of conversation on our daily walks and while
picking a bunch of flowers
Christine Lloyd, resident Marina's daughter will soon be undertaking a 'cultural
cooking experience' and will cook delicious Filipino sweet cakes called 'Bilinga'
Bingo is still a favourite activity. We have introduced alphabet bingo which residents
seem to enjoy. The prizes of chocolates are always a bit hit with residents.
Dee Castle has entertained us by singing again during September and will be back to
perform again this month. The residents always enjoy singing and dancing along with
Dee.
This month we look forward to Phil O’Shea, Carla Bell, Vets and Pets visiting us.
Don't forget the upcoming Melbourne Cup party in early November.
Until next month
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Fathers Day celebrations with Rose
Manicure
Scarf exercise
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Judith's 80th Birthday
Hats for summer and guess what is the flowers name
day
Family makes us smile
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A lovely day out at Hugh and Kim Hamilton's place
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Gardening
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Barbecue Day
Activities
Marina's special
Bibingka Cake
Pilipino Culture
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Carmel's birthday
Good to have you
back Carla
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
MORNING
Hair & Beauty Care
WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON
Individual
Activities
AFTERNOON
Afternoon Tea in
the Garden
AFTERNOON
Nail Care Movie
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MORNING 9 MORNING
Hair & Beauty Care
Vets & Pets
10
MORNING
Entertainment with
Phill O’Shea
11 MORNING
Bus Trip
12
MORNING
Fruit morning
group crossword
13
MORNING
Movie & Treats
Nail Care
AFTERNOON
Individual Activities
AFTERNOON
Table Activities
AFTERNOON
Cooking
AFTERNOON
Crafts
AFTERNOON
Individual
Activities
AFTERNOON
Individual
Activities
14
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Alphabet Bingo
15
MORNING 16
MORNING
Hair & Beauty Care
Coffee Club (10am)
17
MORNING
Church (11am)
18 MORNING
Fruit Morning Art
19 MORNING
Foot Care
20
MORNING
Entertainment with
Dee Castle
AFTERNOON
Individual Activities
AFTERNOON
BBQ Lunch
AFTERNOON
Modeling Dough
AFTERNOON
Individual
Activities
AFTERNOON
Nail Care
AFTERNOON
Happy Hour
21
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Bingo
22
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MORNING
Hair & Beauty Care
Pilipino Cooking
24
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Singalong
25 MORNING
Bus Trip
26
MORNING
Fruit Morning
Groom Deliliah
27
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Movie, Treats and
Nailcare
AFTERNOON
Individual Activities
AFTERNOON
AFTERNOON
AFTERNOON
Individual Activities Afternoon Tea in the Happy Hour
Garden / Poetry
Reading
AFTERNOON
Pink Ribbon
Afternoon Tea
AFTERNOON
Individual
Activities
AFTERNOON
Individual
Activities
28
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Alphabet Bingo
29
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Hair & Beauty Care
30
MORNING
Melbourne Cup
Prep
31
MORNING
Milkshake
AFTERNOON
Individual Activities
AFTERNOON
AFTERNOON
Individual Activities
Iceblooks & Quizes
AFTERNOON
Melbourne Cup Prep
AFTERNOON
Singalong
AFTERNOON
Movie
AFTERNOON
Never to Old Quiz
MORNING
Foot Care
SUNDAY
AFTERNOON
Modeling Dough
MORNING
Cooking
MORNING
Church (11am)
SATURDAY
5
7
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Bingo
3
FRIDAY
4
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Fruit morning art
AFTERNOON
Table Activities
2
THURSDAY
6
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Movie
BRIGALOW CALENDAR
OCTOBER 2013
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MONDAY
Warrigal/Brolga
Activity Planner
TUESDAY
1. 9.30am Chairobics
10.00am Craft
WEDNESDAY
2
9.30am Craft
Reminiscing
10.00am Armchair Travel
and Popcorn!
THURSDAY
3.
9.30am Bingo
OCTOBER 2013
Relaxation with Family,
Friends, or a movie in the
Warrigal Lounge.
Walks in the Kaloma Gardens
6.
4pm Newspaper discussion
7. 8.30am Hair Care
with Anne
Labour Day
Public Holiday
3.00pm Shopping
Experience with Sue
8 9.30am Cognitive
Therapy
10.00am Craft
10.00am Mystery DVD
Warrigal Barby
12pm Warrigal 3.30pm
Walking Group
9. 9am Red Cross Angels
hand nail care
9.30am Craft
11.00am Anglican Church
Service.
3.30pm WALKING
GROUP
4. 9.30am
Bus Outing
Sausage Sizzle @ Helen
Diamonds Residence.
11.00am Catholic Service .
REST TIME
FRIDAY
3.00pm One-on-one with
Sue
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9.30am Bingo
REST TIME
Resident's Shopping
11.9.30am Exercise
Group
REST TIME
3.00pm Free Time
Resident's Shopping
SUE AWAY
13. Relaxation with Family
Friends, or a movie in the Warrigal
Lounge.
Walks in the Kaloma Gardens
14. 8.30am Hair Care
with Anne
9.30am Bus to CBD
4pm Newspaper discussion
3.00pm One-on-one
Care with Sue
Relaxation with Family,
Friends or a movie in the Warrigal
Lounge.
Walks in the Kaloma Gardens
21. 8.30am Hair Care
20.
4pm Newspaper discussion
17. 9.30am Bingo
189.30am
3.00pm One-on-one
with Sue
HAPPY HOUR
Resident's Shopping
9am Red Cross
Angels hand nail care
24. 9.30am Bingo
25. 11.00am St Mary's
10.00am Story Time &
Joke-a-thon
9.30am Resident's
Meeting
3.00pm ROOM VISITS
Pre Melbourne Cup
Luncheon
3.00pm Special Ice
creams
11.00am Anglican Church
Service
3.30pm ROOM VISITS
2.30pm Personal
Shopping
22 9.30am Chairobics
with Anne
9.30am Bus to CBD
10.00am Word Building
3.00pm Personal Shopping
request
Relaxation with Family,
Friends or a movie in the Warrigal
Lounge.
Walks in the Kaloma Gardens
28.8.30am Hair Care
4pm Newspaper discussion
3.30pm WALKING
GROUP
27.
15. 9.30am Chairobics
9.30am Craft
11.00am Catholic Service .
12Noon Hot Dog Lunch
23.
29. 9.30am Noodle Ball 30. 9.30am
with Anne
11.00am Catholic Service
9.30am Bus to CBD
16 9.30am Don & Lucia
Debortoli Sing-a-long &
special Luncheon
Memory Games
10.00am Cooking With Sue
PYJAMA DAY
Bus Outing &
River Walk with the Red
Cross Angels
REST TIME
Resident's Shopping
SATURDAY
5.
Relaxation with
Family & Friends, a Movie
in the Warrigal Lounge,
Walks and reading in the
Kaloma Gardens
4pm Newspaper
discussion or listening to
music.
Relaxation with
Family & Friends, a Movie
in the Warrigal Lounge.
Walks and reading in the
Kaloma Garden
12.
4pm Newspaper
discussion or listening to
music.
19. Relaxation with
Family & Friends, a Movie
in the Warrigal Lounge,.
Walks and reading in the
Garden
4pm Newspaper
discussion or listening to
music.
26. Relaxation with
Family & Friends, a Movie
in the Warrigal Lounge,
Walks and reading in the
Garden
4pm Newspaper
discussion or listening to
music.
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will
get you there.”
12pm Kaloma Barbecue
3.30pm WALKING GROUP
3.30pm WALKING
GROUP
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Lifestyle and Leisure with
Diversional Therapist Sue Swayn
Let every man practice the
profession he knows best.
Hi Everyone,
Here we are again....another month later and getting closer to Christmas. What a year it
has been. Out days have been busy as well as our minds.
Dee Castle entertained us with an old time selection of songs that brought back many
memories . Yes, we all had a great morning singing our old time favorites and of course
finishing the morning with some of us having hoarse voices if any voice at all!
The Warrigal Barbecue was a real " taste bud tantalizer! " The Chicken, Capsicum and
Pineapple Kebabs , tasty Savory Sausages and mildly spiced Steakettes were cooked by
Gary Swayn , served with Potato Bake & a tropical tossed salad and were delicious, to
say the least.
Another highlight for the month was the very special visit by Jim Smith, our local Bush
Poet who had us all laughing at his outrageous poetry. The Residents enjoyed sharing
lunch with Jim and after spending time talking to him.
Our Red Cross Angels have ensured that our nails are manicured and painted. Our chats
with these wonderful ladies are priceless as we share lifetime stories and jokes with them.
Ann Roberts, our in house Hair Dresser treats us with hair styles that make us feel and
look good. Spending time with Ann on a Monday morning in the Hair Salon is something
we all look forward to each week. The Salon is always a " Hive of Activity and Chatter" as
we all catch up on what has been happening during the past week.
The weather has been just so beautiful......the days have us looking for the nice secluded
spots where we sit in the sun and soak it up! while sharing the moment with a friends.
The Kaloma Gardens are really looking a tapestry of colour. The Daisies, Petunias and
the Lavender are a real picture. The Roses have all been pruned back in readiness for the
year ahead. We are all looking forwards to the first blooms and the many that follow.
Eighteen of us enjoyed Lunch at the Railway and what an outing it was! We made lots of
noise as we interacted with the great staff who really give us the right Royal Service when
we pay them a visit. Huge meals of Crumbed Steak, Chicken Schnitzel, Fish and Chips,
Rissoles, Lambs Fry & Bacon with all the trimmings were enjoyed with very little left if
anything left on the plates. Yes, time out at the Railway is always thoroughly enjoyed . Our
couple of Pokie Players always enjoy a short whirl on the "One Armed Bandits!" and
usually come out " in front!"
We have been busy with Craft preparing for our Show Window 2014. Yes , we have been
weaving , knitting, crocheting, with lots more different crafts to come as we put our heads
together planning and plotting for our "surprise" window.
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We haven't started working with plaster and other treasures yet as we are still trying to
finish the rugs we are planning and have spent a lot of time on to date.
Our trip to Inglewood and the Tobacco Museum was a "WOW" day! We had just so much
fun at the Museum . There was just so much to look at . Memories rushed in for some of the
Residents as the rediscovered a part of their era. After visiting the Museum, we enjoyed a
great lunch...a special Roast of the Day prepared by a very good Cook. The drive to
Inglewood was interesting. Some Residents recognized various land marks and this made
way for good conversation that had the memories flowing.
Our Thursday Bingo is still as popular as ever with all the Players trying their skills to ensure
a good haul of the Chocolate Rewards.
A warm welcome to Marie Newcomen who is enjoying some special time with us. We all
hope that Marie does have a great rest and enjoys her stay with us.
A warm welcome also to Lydia Day who attends most of our daily activities and outings as
she makes new friends and catches up with some relatives. Lydia is enjoying the activities
and outings and has made some new friends. I am sure Lydia will find spending her
mornings with us her at Kaloma rewarding and an exciting experience.
Our Memorial Service for Phyllis Carley, June Gall, Des Talbot, Mel Warden and Nola (
Biddy ) Clyne was a beautiful Service and one that was well attended. The Service I am
sure provided the Spiritual Nourishment needed for closure and was appreciated by all.
May Phyllis, June, Des, Mel and Biddy Rest in Peace in God's Care.
Those who take the Bus to the CBD on a Monday Morning, all enjoy walking around the
various shops, chatting with friends they pass in the street, making the odd small purchase
and then enjoying morning tea at Neen's . This Exercise enables some Residents to enjoy
a little independence and gives them the opportunity to do something for themselves.
I notice that the use of "[email protected]. has stalled. Come on
everyone, let's get this up and running. There are a couple of Families using this system
and it does fill a void in the daily life of your loved one. Please, use this service to keep in
contact with your loved ones. Keeping in contact assists in avoiding social and emotional
isolation for our Residents.
Birthday wishes to Nita Stewart, Beryl Pearce, and Lyn Wright who celebrated their special
day with their Families and Friends . I am sure you all enjoyed your day surrounded by love
and best wishes to you all from everyone!
The results of my Eye Surgery ....Just "AWESOME!" I Each day I see a very big
improvement. If this keeps up I am sure it will be only a matter of time and I will able to "
see around corners"! so to speak. Watch out then!!!!!
Those Resident's who require shopping done for them, could you please give me your
orders by the Friday Morning so that I can do the shopping on the Friday afternoon.
So please remember.................
Shopping Day is now Friday's only .
Orders MUST be given to me by Friday Morning.
By the time this goes to print. I will be on a weeks holiday. I need to spend some time with
my Mum helping her to attend to some jobs that are just a little to big for her to handle at
the age of 94 years
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I am sure Merlene will look after you all as she usually does.
On this note, I will say " Be Happy, Keep Smilin" and God Bless"
Love and Blessings
Sue
Food For The Soul
"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a power and of love and of a sound
mind".
Fear is something you will experience each time you try something new, like
a new job or a new relationship or a new investment strategy. You will never
succeed as long as you keep giving in to fear. The corporate world risks
failure every time they launch another product. The fashion world risks
failure with each new clothing line. Yet they are willing to take multimillion dollar risks to improve their merchandise and boost their sales. Do
they always win? No, but without taking a risk they've no chance of
succeeding at all. A poet wrote : There was a very cautious man who never
laughed or played; he never risked, he never tried, he never sang or prayed.
And when one day he passed away, his insurance was denied; for since he
never really lived, they claimed he never died! The fact is , we all fail! The
failure rate of the human race is one hundred percent, and everyone ( you
included) qualifies for membership in this club. But that doesn't mean you
have to live in the fear of failure. Faith in God is what gives you the courage
to confront your fears and live the life he meant you to live. If you don 't,
you'll suffer the regret of " what could have been.: You'll never be perfect, so
you'll never be perfectly successful. That doesn't mean you will not succeed
in life but you must try. Fear is a "spirit" and if you let it, it will control you.
God offers you three better options: " Power...love...a sound mind."
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Special Dates To Remember
Hair Care With Anne
7th 14th 21st 28th
Bus CBD
7th 14th 21st 28th
Warrigal Barbecue
8th
Bus Outing
4th
Labour Day Public Holiday
7th
Bus Outing
18th
Residents' Meeting
23rd
Lunch -Railway
24th
Sing-a-longs with Margie Ryan
11th 25th
Warrigal/Brolga Barbecue
Catholic Church Services
Anglican Church Services
29th
1st
15th 29TH
9th
23rd
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This is a special and an interesting and very thoughtful message for us all to read.
A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take
over the business.
Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He
called all the young executives in his company together.
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have
decided to choose one of you. "The young executives were Shocked, but the boss continued. "I
am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one very special SEED. I want you to plant the
seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I
have given you.
I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home
and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted
the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks,
some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to
grow.
Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by,
still nothing.
By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by -- still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else
had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing
Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however, he just kept watering and fertilizing the soil He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the
CEO for inspection.
Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot.
But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his
stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was
right. He took his empty pot to the board room.
When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were
beautiful - in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues
laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives.
Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees and
flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed
the next CEO!"
All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the
Financial Director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified.. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a
failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed, Jim told him the
story.
The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the
young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive Officer!
His name is "Jim!" Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed.
"How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.
Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the
seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were
dead - it was not possible for them to grow.
All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed
would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the
courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the
new Chief Executive Officer!"
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* If you plant honesty, you will reap trust
* If you plant goodness, you will reap friends
* If you plant humility, you will reap greatness
* If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment
* If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective
* If you plant hard work, you will reap success
* If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation So, be careful what
you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
Think about this for a minute. If I happened to show up on your door step crying, would you care?
If I called you and asked you to pick me up because something happened, would you come?
If I had one day left to live my life, would you be part of that last day?
If I needed a shoulder to cry on, would you give me yours?
This is a test to see who your real friends are or if you are just someone to talk to you when they are
bored.
Do you know what the relationship is between your two eyes?
They blink together,
they move together,
they cry together,
they see things together,
and they sleep together,
but they never see each other;
that's what friendship is.
Your aspiration is your motivation, your motivation is your belief , your
belief is your peace, your peace is your target, your target is heaven, and
life is like hard core torture without it!
It's 'World Best Friends Week'
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Look who we saw at Neens!
Doing a Great Job!
What A Mess!!!!!
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Karaoke & Camp Oven Lunch
Busy getting Ready!
Sue’s Helper!
The Cook, hard at it!
Karaoke!
The Dumplings doing
“ Push Ups!” Oops~! The lid is on the rise!
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Working Out……..Keeping Fit!
Enjoying Craft !
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Showing off our Bingo Skills!
Sing-a-long with Marg Ryan
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We Farewell Ruth!
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Our Day of Reflections– Our Memorial Service…...
Lunch
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What we do in a day !
The Webb Family
Eisteddfod
Presentation
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Enjoying the Company of
“The Bush Poet!”
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Residential Education - Clinical Nurse and Educator:
Pauline Cleary
Optimism is the faith that
leads to achievement; nothing
can be done without hope and
confidence.
Helen Keller
The Education Focus group meetings continue to be held monthly. Please consider joining this
interesting group and have input into what staff training and development is needed to enhance your
competence and skill.
Attendance at educational opportunities is improving. Thank you to staff for your interest in enhancing
your competence and skills. Your commitment to education is considered when staff undertake their
annual appraisals. Professional practice and conduct dictates that we all undertake professional
development to improve our knowledge and competence in our work roles.
Over the past month we have offered education on Pain and Dementia; Responding to Emergencies;
Palliative care; Hydration and Nutrition; Sensory Loss; Certificate 3 Aged Care.
This months education includes Chemical Safety (mandatory for those who haven't attended this year
yet); Continence Promotion and application of Aids;
Palliative Care teleconference (hospital); Wound management; Person Centered Activities; ACFI
training. A big month indeed. Please make the effort to come along to the very interesting sessions.
Volunteers and families are welcome at relevant sessions.
Our Theme of the Month will be Clinical Documentation in Progress Notes.
Administration staff continue to hand out learning packages but the return rate is not wonderful.
Please ensure that you return your completed application packs to achieve your certificate of
competency.
Don't forget you can borrow a DVD and take it home for 48 hours if you prefer to learn this way.
However if not returned within 48 hours a $10 replacement charge will be levied to the employee.
It is relevant to note that all staff at Kaloma are required to attend 24 hours of education each year to
pass your performance appraisal. Also your pay point will increase until you reach the highest pay
point within your level if you do so.
As staff know I enjoy imparting my knowledge so please don't hesitate to speak to me if you have any
queries about anything related to care.
I look forward to your support over the coming months with attendance at education and participation
in the Education Focus Group.
Till next time.
Pauline Cleary
Clinical Nurse
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Residential
Quality Report
The Quality Improvement Committee would like to welcome new Residents, families and staff to
Kaloma and hope you enjoy your time at your new Home and bring with you some exciting ideas
to further improve what we do. We are always looking for ways to improve and your ideas are
invaluable in assisting us.
Kaloma currently uses a software package of quality audit tools called 'Moving on Audits'. Once
submitted our results are benchmarked against around 45 other similar facilities.
Care Supervisors report a high level of satisfaction with the refurbished medication room and the
glass panel in the door when saves Carers a lot of time when locating the Care Supervisor. The
space if far more efficient to use.
ACFI education by aged care consultant Pam Bridges has resulted in increased funding to date of
$80000 per annum. Clinical Nurse Pauline Cleary is working hard on the ACFI's to ensure that
our income is honestly maximised. We rely on these funds to pay staff wages. Care subsidy
income directly impacts the level of staffing we can afford.
The Family/Representative survey has been issued with about 10 responses to date. Please
consider completing the survey so that we can improve the services we provide to residents.
Some beautiful compliments to staff have come in over the past months to congratulate staff on
their genuine caring approach to residents. I often hear back through others comments such as
the genuine warmth between staff and residents.
We log improvements from a number of sources eg.
 outcomes of audits where we haven't achieved 100%
 complaints or concerns raised including Resident and Staff meetings.
 results of satisfaction surveys
A suggestion Box is located at the Sign-In desk at the main reception and Brigalow Wing entrance
near Brigalow car park. Please take the opportunity to record your comments on one of the
suggestion forms and place in the wooden box provided.
Results of Audits and Surveys
1. Catering Audit achieved 100%.
2. Medication Clinical Practice Audit achieved 100%
3. Family / representative survey is ongoing at this time.
Till next month
Mary and Penni
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SPONSORS KALOMA ANNUAL CHARITY DAY 2013
Kaloma thanks our sponsors and donors and all who participated in the Annual Charity
Golf, Bridge and Mahjong Day. It has been our best result ever. The final figure raised
was $34,278.94, which we plan to put towards additional solar power . Congratulations to
Goondiwindi and district for the generous support of Kaloma, our community owned aged
care facility.
Major Sponsors
Cameron Past Co., Corish Farming, Goondiwindi Mowers & Bearings, Chesterfield,
North West Rural Supplies, Reardon Farms, JH Fairfax,
Sponsors
EN Clark, Goondiwindi Argus, Goondiwindi Golf Club, C & H Finlayson, Peco Trading,
Cambooya Welding Works, Goondiwindi Cotton, Ramsay Park Grazing, Allens Pharmacy,
G. Sloss & Co, Agrismart, Max Grains, McWilliam Farming, Angus Wilson, Kasambill
Enterprises, DB & KA Coulton, Lucy Walker Pharmacy, Peter Sinclair, Railway Hotel,
Doolin Transport, Queensland Hotel, D & J McDonald, LM Savill, Woods Grain, M
Ubergang, Taylor Farming, Texas Angus, Mrs B Sullivan, Cressy Clinic, RT & YL North,
Yagaburne Hereford Stud, Booroola P’ship, WH Boazman, BK & PA Coulton, Stratford &
Co P/L, Niara Past Co, Kenway & Clark, Black Truck Ag, RJ & JM Riddell P/L, WJ & ME
Hallo, J & I Dight, Physio Extra, Strathmore Farming, HH Pearlman, Border Tyres &
Batteries, B & F Vanderstock, Bruce White Pty Ltd., Tait Auto Group, J Thatcher, Lowes
Petroleum, Arthur Schofield, Campbell Fuel, Andersen Truck & Tractor Repairs, Corinda
P’ship, RPMS Engineering, MM Herde, Total Ag Services, RE & LM Gibson P/L, OK
Station, Insight Business, Gundy Guns & Outdoor Supplies, CM & MA Clark, JD & JC
Littlewood, O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, Hayes Spraying, Boardman Agriculture, Commonwealth
Bank, Goondiwindi Medical Centre, Goondiwindi Engineering, B & J Duddy, Cooper &
Smith Optometrist, B & W Rural, Dorchester Computing, Longhaul Contracting,
Montgomery Past Co, Glen Smith Evolution Farming, L Bulmer & Co, Limebon Partnership,
Gore Earthmoving,WHK Accountants, McIntyre Mowers, Landmark, Doyle Wilson, Orlando
Farms P/L, Victoria Hotel, RJ & JM Webster, McGregor Gourlay, JR & AE Siddins, Caltex
Petroleum Services
Donors
Batsey’s Bread Basket, Co-Op Supermarket, Border Vets, Tony McLaughlin Motorcycles,
Goondiwindi Jewellery & Gifts, Laird McColl, Laurenz, Louenhide Handbags, Marianne
McMillan, Trish Bishop, Laser Electrical, Nook & Cranny Bookshop, The Townhouse
Restaurant, McIntyre Rural, Nutmeg Home, Spruices, Anthony Wood, Stage One, Target
Country, New Dynasty Restaurant, Tom’s Tarps, McDonalds, Border Builders Mitre 10,
Golf Pro Shop, Pomegranate Passion, Goondiwindi Tyre Service, Indulge, C & S Cooper, A
Benson, Makim & Carter, R Hobson, DJ & D Donaldson, Umbercollie Merino Stud, Judith
Neal, JM & DE Sheinberg, J Suttor, J Matchett, M Collins, S Price, J Ecroyd, D Park.
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Comment and Complaint Process
At Kaloma, we actively seek out comment and suggestion from stakeholders to enable us to
improve our service to stakeholders who include the elders in our care and their extended
families; our staff; service providers, and the wider community.
Comments are welcomed and accepted without retribution against any person.
to make comment the procedure is as follows;
If you wish

Take a Suggestion Form from the desk at both entrances to the Home. When
completed place it in the Suggestion Box at either entrance to Kaloma. Or you can
hand it to Reception staff for the attention of the Chief Executive Officer. Community
clients can ask Carers for a complaint form and they will provide it to the CEO.
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Contact the Chief Executive Officer directly to discuss your concerns.
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If you do not wish to complete a complaints form staff are obligated by policy to
record the complaint to ensure that the Chief Executive Officer is informed.
Other opportunities for comment or complaint are available through,
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The monthly Residents Meeting with a copy of Minutes to each resident, area
manager and Kaloma’s Board President. Agenda items include consultation about
changes within the organisation as well as, resident’s satisfaction with care,
staffing, menu, cleaning, laundry and maintenance and grounds.
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An annual schedule of audits and satisfaction surveys with feedback provided via
the Kaloma Newsletter. These audits go to residents and community clients as
well your representatives.
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Room visits to residents by the Chief Executive Officer
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Consultation in the development and review of all aspects of your Care Plan
Should you feel that after using these avenues of complaint that you remain dissatisfied
you may write to Kaloma’s Board. The contact details are as follows,
‘Confidential’
President of Kaloma Board
Locked Bag 3006, Goondiwindi. Qld. 4390.
If you remain dissatisfied, the Complaints Resolution Scheme of the Department of
Health & Ageing will look into any unresolved grievance you may have. The contact
details are,
Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme
GPO Box 9848
Brisbane. Qld. 4001.
Telephone: 1800 550 552 (freecall) or 3360 2765
OR
Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy
121 Copperfield Street
Geebung. Qld.
Telephone: 3637 6000 or 1800 700 600
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KALOMA HOME FOR THE AGED
MEETING SCHEDULE
October 2013
Frequency
Date
Time
General Staff Meeting & Staff Awards
Monthly
(3rd Thursday)
17th
2.00pm
All Staff.
Monthly
(1st Tuesday)
Monthly
(last Friday)
monthly
(1st Monday)
Monthly
1st
2.00pm
Care Manager, Clinical Nurse& Care Supervisors
25th
11.00am
Link Nurses, Preceptors and Care Manager
14th
10.00am
16th
12.00pm
6 weekly
26/11/2013
4 - 5pm
Monthly
(3rd Tuesday)
Monthly
(2nd Tuesday)
Quarterly - Tuesday
15th
2pm
Care Manager, Clinical Nurse; WHSO and Focus Group
Members
Quality Coordinator, Area Coordinators and Quality Committee
representatives. All welcome. (Paid time at ordinary rates)
CEO, Area Managers and Care Supervisors, Care Manager,
Clinical Nurse
All Brigalow Staff, Clinical Nurse, Care Manager
8th
2pm
All Warrigal and Brolga Staff and Care Manager
TBA
10.00am
TBA
11.00am
14th
6.30pm
1.30pm
Dr Charles Midimu, both Pharmacists, Care Manager, Clinical
Nurse and all interested persons.
Catering staff.
15th
1.00pm
Community Staff/Care Plan/ Quality
Meeting
Bi-monthly on first
Tuesday
Quarterly
(Thursday)
Monthly
1st Monday
2 monthly
(3rd Tuesday)
Monthly
(3rd Tuesday)
WHSO, All Coordinators, Staff WPHS Representative
& Workplace Health & Safety Committee.(Paid ordinary rates)
RN Bev Silverwood and Infection Control Committee.
15th
1.45pm
Residents Meeting - Warrigal/Brolga
3rd Monday
21st
Monthly
(2nd Wednesday)
Monthly
(4th Tuesday)
Monthly
Last Monday
Monthly
(Last Friday)
Monthly
(3rd Wednesday)
9th
11am
before BBQ
10.30am
Supervisors Meeting
Link Nurses
Manual Handling Focus Group (to be
arranged with Physio
Quality Improvement
Leadership Group
Brigalow Staff Meeting
Warrigal / Brolga Staff Meeting
Workplace Health & Safety
(quarterly)
Infection Control Meeting
Medication Advisory Meeting
Kitchen Staff
Housekeeping Meeting (2-monthly)
Brigalow Residents & Family Meeting
Board Meeting
Lifestyle and Catering
Preceptors Meeting
Education Focus Group
TBA
22nd
28th
12.30Finance
1pm General
1.30pm
25th
10.00am
16th
2.00pm
Who Attends
Cleaning and laundry staff (meetings paid time at ordinary
rates)
Community Coordinator and all Community Carers.
(Paid time ordinary rates)
Residents, CEO and Care Manager.
Brigalow Residents & family, Coordinator, Clinical Nurse, Care
Manager, CEO.
Kaloma Board of Directors, CEO and Care Manager
Catering and Lifestyle
Preceptors, Care Manager, Clinical Nurse
Clinical Nurse & Focus Group
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STAFF & VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - FAMILY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Important Message to nursing staff: Registered Nurses must collect evidence of 20 hours of CPD for AHPRA
OCTOBER 2013
Learning Outcomes
Standard
When
Who
Staff please note: To get to your next pay point you must attend a minimum of 24 hours of education/training per year
CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION - HOW TO WRITE EFFECTIVE PROGRESS NOTES
Certificate 3 Aged Care
Students undertaking this apprenticeship will gain an
understanding of aspects for caring for aged care persons
1.6
2nd October 2013
9am to 3pm
Tutor - Mary Higgins
As per list
1st October 2013
2pm to 3pm
All staff who have not
attended.
Chemical Handling Safety
MANDATORY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF WHO DID NOT
ATTEND THIS YEAR. Learn how to protect yourself and others
when handling chemicals during your work role.
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Continence Promotion and
application of aids
Learn how to apply pads correctly, undertake a pad assessment
and provide enhanced dignity for the elders we care for
2&4
3rd October 2013
Aged Care Channel
On the floor supervision
with Hartmann's rep
Kathleen Smith
residential and home
care program care
staff
Wound Management
Practical solutions for the management of venous leg ulcers. Know
how to review the site and refer on to others
2&4
9th October 2013
Aged Care Channel
1.15pm & 3.30pm
All residential and
home care community
staff
Advanced Practice in
Palliative Care - VIDEOCONFERENCE
For clinicians of all health disciplines with an established
knowledge and understanding of palliative care and end of life
practice. REGISTRATION IS A MUST BY 15/10/13
2.9
22nd October 2013
Goondiwindi Hospital
Registered Nurses
Person Centred Activities
Learn how to provide individualised and varied activities that are
tailored to meet specific needs of older persons
2.9
23rd October 2013
Aged Care Channel`
1.15pm & 3.30pm
All residential and
home care community
staff & volunteers
ACFI assessment training
and legal documentation
training
The Aged Care Funding Instrument is an assessment tool which
identified the level of care a residents can be funded for by the
Commonwealth government. The knowledge of Personal Carers
as to how to accurately complete the ACFI assessment is vital to
maximising our income as well as passing the validation process.
2.10
29th October 2013
2pm to 2.45pm
Aged Care consultant
Pam Bridges
Personal Carers - but
RNs can come as well
if interested
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