CEO UPDatE - Canterbury District Health Board

CEO Update
Monday 13 July 2015
Do a friend (or neighbour) a favour...
tell them about Canterbury Health
System’s free GP visit for people
enrolling for the first time
If you’re not enrolled with a general practice team, you’re missing out.
As soon as you enrol with a general practice, you immediately have a team
of people helping you and your family stay well and healthy.
By signing up with a practice you’ll have access to expert
advice and check-ups; you’ll pay less for your health care;
you’ll be in the system and have ongoing vaccination and
health screening check reminders. Prescriptions will be
cheaper (or free if you’re under 13 and enrolled with a general
practice team!).
Canterbury DHB is keen for all eligible people to enrol with a
general practice team - your primary care team should be your
first port of call for all health queries.
We are offering a free GP visit to anyone in Canterbury who
enrols with a general practice team, for the first time, before
the end of August.
If you enrol with a general practice, you pay less for health
care, and have access to a wide range of coordinated health
services.
We believe that with the influx of new people into Canterbury
for the rebuild, there are many people who are not enrolled.
Flu has hit Canterbury,
but there’s still time to
be immunised
They and their families are losing out on co-ordinated (and
cheaper) health care.
I encourage you to do a friend or neighbour a favour, and
ask whether they have signed up with a general practice – if
not direct them to the ‘find a family doctor’ page on CDHB’s
website where they can download a voucher entitling them
to a free visit to a GP when they’ve enrolled. You’ll also find
location and contact details for Canterbury General Practices
on this page cdhb.health.nz/findadoctor
*The voucher is only for people who don’t have a regular
general practice team, and are enrolling for the first time.
They can enrol at any time before the end of August, and the
voucher for a free consultation is valid until the end of the year.
If you would like some printed ‘Connect with better
health - Free GP visit’ vouchers sent to you please email
[email protected]
encourage our colleagues and members of the community to get
their flu vaccination.
Influenza activity in Canterbury is on the increase with the
numbers of patients attending general practices and hospital
escalating last week. Read the article published in The
Press this week. So it’s now more important than ever to be
immunised. The staff vaccination programme is almost over,
but there is still time.
During this busy time, influenza outbreaks become a greater
threat. It’s vital that we take steps to protect ourselves from
the flu, so we can be there for our patients, colleagues and
very importantly our own families.
The healthcare community can make a huge impact in
preventing the spread of flu. We have the potential to
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In this issue
»» The writing’s on the wall for falls...page 5.
»» New Chair for SI Strategic Planning &
Integration Team...page 5.
»» Nominations sought for Ashburton SLA...
page 6.
»» Public relations award for CDHB Comms
team...page 7.
»» It’s not too late for Dry July...page 7.
»» Understanding Incontinence...page 9.
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Don’t believe the myths – find out why
it’s important that health workers get
vaccinated and read our FAQs.
If you can’t get to a clinic contact an
authorised vaccinator in your area.
Ashburton and rural
How do I get a
vaccination?
»» Paula Burgess - AAU
Clinics times & locations
»» Christchurch Hospital
Wednesday 15 July 13.30 – 15.00
Endo Room off ward 26
»» TPMH
Friday 17 July 13.30 – 15.00
TPMH Outpatients
»» Deborah Hanrahan - AAU
»» Fay Jones - Ward 6
»» Sheila Lyons - Ward 1 & Home-based
support
Rural Hospital staff please contact your
Nurse Manager for guidance.
Burwood
»» Nerilee Kidd
»» Emma Lanyon
»» Saskia Gibbs
»» Fiona Graham
»» Sharon Greenslade - Ward 1
Hillmorton
»» Amanda Van Asperen - Nurse
Educator
»» Andrea Grieve – 33403
»» Jill Gerken - CNS Infection Prevention
& Control
For all other areas contact
[email protected]
Did you get your flu vaccination at your General Practice?
If you have received your flu vaccination at your General Practice please let us know by completing this
quick form.
Certification countdown
There is just one week to go before the Certification process begins for Canterbury DHB. Certification is required under the
Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 and without it we can’t provide health services, so few things could be more
important. I have every confidence that our teams will impress the auditors and that if you are one of those directly involved in
the process, you will do your best to ensure our everyday operations stand up to scrutiny. Please also make the most of the
opportunity to showcase some of the important patient-centred improvement work we have underway.
David Meates CEO Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury Medical Grand Round
Friday 17 July 2015, 12.15 to 1.15pm, with lunch from
11.45am
Chair: Helen Lunt
Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre
»» Burwood Meeting Room
»» Meeting Room, Level 1 TPMH
»» Wakanui Room, Ashburton
»» Administration Building, Hillmorton
Speaker one; Eric Dy, RMO Hyperbaric Medicine
Speakers; Annabelle McGowan (5th year student) & Dr Matt
Doogue (Clinical Pharmacologist)
1 Polypharmacy, Many Drugs Many Problems.
2 Most clinical guidelines are diagnosis specific and advise
when to start medicines but not when to stop medicines.
The average general medical patient has 8 medical
problems and 9 medicines. How many is too many and
when is enough enough?
Video Conference set up in:
All staff and students welcome.
Talks (with Speaker approval) will be available in two weeks
on the intranet.
Next Grand Round is Friday 24 July 2015.
Convenor: Dr RL Spearing
email: [email protected]
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Bouquets
Coronary Care Unit, Christchurch
Hospital
On Friday of last week I had a heart
attack, which led to a stent being
inserted and a period of 3 to 5 days
in the CCU. The whole process
worked like a machine for me - a very
professional, compassionate and
efficient machine.
Right from the ambulance entry, the
stent techs and the wonderful nursing
team, and the ever efficient doctors this just worked! At all times, I had no
doubt I would recover and to myself
as a patient, that was extremely high
value to me. My heartfelt thanks, and
admiration for all involved in such a
neatly run system. Just keep doing
what you’re doing. It works great.
Birthing Suite
I would like to compliment Amanda
Daniell for her service to me while I
was giving birth. She was so helpful
and I don’t think I would have gotten
through it if it wasn’t for her.
Christchurch Women’s Hospital
This is a lovely hospital. I want
to thank everyone for doing an
awesome job. Bless you.
Christchurch Women’s Hospital
Fantastic people. Caring and kind.
Thank you!
Ward 11, Christchurch Hospital
First class care and service from
doctors and nursing staff. I worked
as a physio in hospitals in the UK
for 10 years+ and patients had given
me some stories about ‘public’ but I
couldn’t have been more satisfied.
Trauma Unit, Ward 19,
Christchurch Hospital
I cannot speak highly enough of the
wonderful staff, including cleaners,
and food providers that work in this
ward. They have all gone out of their
way to help my husband and worked
with us incredibly well. Nothing
has been a problem. Thank you to
all the team, also all the different
departmental doctors who have been
involved. We really appreciate your
services.
Emergency Department,
Christchurch Hospital
I would like to say a very big thank
you for your excellent care when
I unexpectedly ended up in your
hospital while attending a builder’s
conference with my builder husband
up in Christchurch…. took me to the
A&E at about 2am on Friday morning.
I was in a lot of pain and very
nauseous when I arrived and had a
speedy admittance to a bed.
The staff saw my pain, assessed the
situation and made me comfortable.
I was admitted up to the SARA ward
about 4am. Later that morning I had
an ultrasound and it was decided
that my gallbladder needed to be
removed. …. For my stay in your
hospital I would like to say thank
you to the nurses and doctors in
all areas for their dedication and
professionalism. Unfortunately I was
one of the unlucky ones that got an
infection and spent a few days in
Timaru Hospital recovery upwards
and onwards from here. Many thanks
for your excellent care.
Operating theatre and Ward 20,
Christchurch Hospital
Op Theatre – all staff incl. surgeon
Gardner and Anaethetists excellent
– ie. Caring, professional and never
“left me in the dark”. I was very
anxious as I was also moving house.
I am most grateful thank you.
Nursing staff – were caring too –
Ward 20. Sharon on Wednesday
afternoon shifts went out of her way
for several things and for arranging
my hospital visits when I left to stop
me worrying. All nurses were good, v.
very good! Everyone that operated on
and nursed me deserves a whopping
payrise as they are genuinely
dedicated.
Oncology, Christchurch Hospital
Thanks to Jo in Medical Oncology
who asked us if we were being looked
after. We had been sitting in the
wrong place for half an hour having
checked in at Oncology reception.
We should have been downstairs.
She very kindly took us down to the
CT department. Would you please
pass on our thanks to her.
Hagley Outpatients, Christchurch
Hospital
All the people I have dealt with could
not be more helpful. Many thanks.
Christchurch Hospital
Compliments to all, from admission
right through the services, the staff at
all levels have been exemplary.
Ward 27, Christchurch Hospital
My experiences of three major
visits to our Christchurch Hospital
have been deeply satisfying. The
level of care and attention has been
excellent. Thank you.
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Monday’s Facilities Fast Facts
Burwood
The fit-out of the ward blocks is progressing well at Burwood, as this recent panoramic of a two-bed room shows. The Fixtures,
Fittings & Equipment (FF&E) team has now stepped up several gears to get the necessary work done, and has hired several more
FF&E specialists to help with procurement.
Christchurch
Despite this week’s bad weather, the
Fletchers team hasn’t missed a beat
working on the foundations for the Acute
Services building. How many fluoro-clad
workers can you spot in the photo below,
taken on Thursday July 9. Weaving
together the reinforcing steel bars for the
foundations is a labour-intensive activity.
The second photo, taken from the top
of Christchurch Women’s Hospital on
July 7, shows the remainder of the Acute
Services building site, with the Riverside
block on the right. The site preparation
phase is almost complete – the site is
largely cleared, compacted and levelled.
The new Dirty Dock (for refuse and used
linen collection) is being built at the corner
of Riverside.
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The writing’s on the wall for falls
On 1 July, members of Canterbury DHB executive management team started the ball
rolling on conversations about preventing falls by being the first to add their ideas to
the Stand up to Falls wall.
The re-usable wall has been supplied to all DHBs as part of
the Health Quality and Safety Commission’s Open for better
care campaign.
GM People & Capability, Michael Frampton
As leaders, their
efforts were
symbolic of our
health system’s
commitment to aim
for zero harm, with
falls prevention
strategies a key
component in
achieving that aim.
From April–September 2015, Open for better care is revisiting
reducing harm from falls as a campaign focus area. The
canvas will travel from site to site, giving as many DHB staff,
patients and family/whānau as possible an opportunity to
provide their own answers to the question
‘What can we do to stop falls?’
Other falls prevention
activities coming up:
Save the date for
the Health Quality &
Safety Commission’s
webinar on falls
prevention initiatives
CEO, David Meates
at the National
Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. The webinar will
be held on Tuesday 18 August 2015 from 8–9am.
Francis Healey (head of NHS patient safety), Julie Windsor
(NHS patient safety lead for falls) and Alison Doyle (falls lead
for Birmingham Hospital) will give a national and local overview
on the challenges and successes of falls initiatives in the UK.
The webinar is aimed at anyone working in falls prevention
across secondary and aged care settings.
To register your interest contact Bridgette Connor:
[email protected].
Our falls wall is pictured. Further pictures will be published as
the wall captures more contributions.
South Island Strategic Planning and Integration Team (SPaIT)
has a new Chair
The South Island Strategic Planning and Integration
Team (SPaIT) has a new Chair, Dunedin-based general
practitioner, Dr Carol Atmore, MBChB FRNZCGP
MSc(PublicHealth) DipObs DipComEmergMed.
Carol has a long standing interest in health service
redesign and delivery, particularly in rural settings, and
this is one of the factors that drew her to the role as
Chair, having been a member of the group since 2012.
“I have a passion for the strategic side of health
services planning and delivery and that complements
my work in general practice. Across the health
sector, there is a shift in focus to primary care so the
appointment of a GP to this role reflects those wider
priorities.”
Most recently, Carol was the Chief Medical Officer
for the West Coast DHB from 2010 until earlier this
year. In that role she led the West Coast Health
System Model of Care redesign with the integration of
community care, primary care and hospital services,
and the development of a network between Canterbury
and West Coast for hospital services, dubbed the
‘Transalpine Health Service’.
Above: Dr Carol Atmore
Read the full media release here.
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Nominations sought for Ashburton
Service Level Alliance
Nominations are sought for an Ashburton Service Level
Alliance following an energetic workshop held at Hotel
Ashburton on 8 July, 2015.
Seventy-eight people from across the Ashburton health system
and wider community came together to workshop the best
way forward for developing a Service Level Alliance that will
have the mandate to make recommendations on the most
appropriate and sustainable health services for the people of
Ashburton.
Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay welcomed attendees to the
workshop, thanking them for participating in the future direction
of health services in the district.
“Ashburton Hospital and our primary care professionals have
a long and proud history of servicing the community, and this
alliance will help to formalise the good relationships between
our health sectors,” Mayor McKay said.
“This Service Level Alliance is bringing innovation and
opportunity to produce the best medical model of care and
improving patient outcomes.”
Canterbury DHB Chief Executive Officer, David Meates spoke
to the crowd about the Canterbury Health System’s vision of
a connected system that’s centred around people and, most
importantly, aims not to waste people’s time.
Attendance at the workshop included primary, secondary
and tertiary care, allied health, Primary Health Organisation,
District Health Board, consumer, pharmacy, mental health,
laboratory, dental, Māori, Pasifika, Non Government
Organisation and district council representatives.
The Ashburton SLA will be part of the Canterbury Clinical
Network, a collective alliance of healthcare leaders,
professionals, providers and consumers guiding the
transformation and integration of the Canterbury Health
System.
The Canterbury Clinical Network has successfully supported
a similar alliance in Kaikoura, which faces a number of related
opportunities and challenges as Ashburton.
It is anticipated that the inaugural Ashburton SLA meeting will
be scheduled for August 2015.
For more information or a nomination pack, visit
www.ccn.health.nz/AshburtonSLA.
Background
The Ashburton Service Level Alliance (Ashburton SLA)
will provide a platform for local healthcare providers and
community leaders to lead the redesign of Ashburton’s health
system.
The role of the Ashburton SLA is to ensure the people
of Ashburton have access to the most appropriate and
Eric Gamble
sustainable health services. Enabling better, more timely care
for the people of Ashburton, regardless of who is providing it.
Realising a model of care that recognises the unique
differences in Ashburton while also aligning with the wider
health system is important for the sustainability of Ashburton’s
health services.
The Canterbury Health System is actively redesigning the
way services are delivered to improve health outcomes for the
people of Canterbury.
This change is focused on delivering an integrated health
system that keeps people healthy and well in their own homes
by providing ‘the right care and support, to the right person, at
the right time and in the right place’.
Front from left, Angus McKay, David Meates and Carolyn Gullery with workshop participants.
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Tremendous response to
CDHB and Christchurch
Hospital DJ Team Bake Sale
We are delighted to announce that the Dry July bake sale
held at Christchurch Hospital last Thursday sold out in 45
minutes and raised more than $1,040.
Special thanks go to Hilary Dixon (Oncology Outpatients
Hospital Aide) and her team of bakers.
Dry July – It’s not too late!
At time of printing our CDHB and Christchurch Hospital
DJ Team had raised more than $3,000. There are also
individual totals that are not included in this.
You can help!
»» Donate to the CDHB and Christchurch Hospital team or
someone else supporting our campaign
»» We’re still looking for raffle prizes. Please contact
[email protected] if you can supply
these by the end of this week.
»» Buy raffle tickets – these will be available for separate
raffle draws at Christchurch Hospital, Hillmorton Hospital
and The Princess Margaret Hospital. More details to
follow.
»» Check further updates for other events.
Public relations award for CDHB comms team
Canterbury DHB’s communications team has earned a “Highly Commended” award from the PR Institute of New Zealand
(PRINZ) for their “Heading to Hospital? Plan your trip” public information campaign.
The multifaceted campaign, which began in October 2014, informed the public, patients and staff about changes to parking on
the Christchurch Hospital campus, as part of preparations for the build of the new Acute Services building.
With over 4000 people arriving at the hospital every day, it was vital to deliver clear messages about parking changes, including
information about two new Park & Ride schemes: one for hospital patients and visitors from the Metro/Brewery car park, and
one for oncology patients from
the Court Theatre car park.
Since October 2014, the Park
& Rides have transported over
100,000 people – a testament
to the success of the PR
campaign.
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One minute with…Jo Batcup, Pharmacy
Technician Supervisor
What does your job involve?
I supervise all the technicians in Christchurch Hospital and the
rotational technicians at The Princess Margaret Hospital and
Hilmorton Hospital. I oversee all training requirements of the
technicians to ensure they are competent in all aspects of the
pharmacy services. I roster staff between the three hospitals, each
unit within the department and arrange cover for leave. I am also
responsible for the controlled drug supply within the hospital and
can be contacted with any query regarding this. I have a clinical role
which could see me working on a ward as part of our clinical team or
dispensing for in-patients in-house.
Why did you choose to work in this field?
When I left school I applied for a student pharmacy technician
position without really knowing what it entailed. It was the best
decision I have ever made. With the developing role of technicians I
have always found my work challenging but extremely rewarding.
What do you like about it?
I am heavily involved in the future development of technicians in New
Zealand, I get great satisfaction from seeing the new roles that our
technicians are moving into and how professionally they take these
on.
What are the challenging bits?
Enabling the future development of technicians whilst still adhering to
the legislation they have to work under.
Who do you admire in a professional capacity at work and why?
I admire our pharmacy assistants - the job they do providing Imprest
(the stock drugs provided to a ward) makes all the other pharmacy
services work efficiently.
I also admire anyone who thinks they can’t achieve, but then do.
The last book I read was…
The Pagan Lord by Bernard Cornwell. I became a Cornwell fan after
first encountering Richard Sharpe (Well Sean Bean really - the actor
who played him in the Sharpe series!)
Jo Batcup
If I could be anywhere in the world right now it
would be…
Tough one – As I’m planning a trip to Wales next month
to see my Mum, I think somewhere really snowy or
really sunshiny.
My ultimate Sunday would involve…
Having all the family around to make a meal, time
walking or in the garden and then a board game or
movie.
One food I really dislike is…
Celery – I can taste even the smallest amount in
anything and I abhor it.
My favourite music is…
Quite eclectic, from Steeleye Span to the Gorillas.
If you would like to take part in this column or would like
to nominate someone please contact
[email protected].
Medical Education Unit
University of Otago, Christchurch
Our role is to support you in your teaching of
Medical Students but also to help you develop your
teaching skills for other contexts.
»» Teaching when time is limited
We will soon be advertising CDHB wide sessions
but are also very happy to organise specific
sessions that you feel would be useful within your
own department (eg at rolling half days)
»» An overview of the Otago curriculum
Some things we can help with:
»» Course Planning
»» Giving Feedback
»» Course Evaluation
»» The outpatient clinic
»» Planning and evaluating assessments
Please contact us for more information:
Anthony Ali, Medical Education Adviser
[email protected]
033786295, 0273187928
Maggie Meeks, Clinical Education Advisor
[email protected]
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Staff Wellbeing Programme:
Understanding Incontinence
presentation
Understanding
Incontinence
presentation
Did you know that…
»» 1 in 3 women who have
given birth experience
incontinence
»» Only one third of people
with continence issues
seek help
Places are filling fast for
this presentation which is
limited to 50 staff. Click
here for more information
or click here to register.
See continence.org.nz
for more information on
incontinence
Understanding
Incontinence
Wellbeing Workshops
Registrations are now
open for the remaining
2015 workshops in July,
August and September.
Click here to register.
For more information on
all wellbeing initiatives
visit the Staff Wellbeing
Programme intranet page
Following last year’s highly successful presentation on Managing Menopause this
year’s women’s health presentation is titled Understanding Incontinence.
The presenter is Julie Day, physiotherapist at CHCH Women’s Hospital.
Andy Hearn
Staff Wellbeing Coordinator
Canterbury & West Coast
DHB
The session will cover:
 Types of incontinence
 Normal bladder function
 Role of the Pelvic Floor Muscles/Gadgets
 Bladder retraining and urgency strategies
Ph: 03 337 7394
Ext: 66394
Mobile: 027 218 4924
Location
CHCH Women’s
Hospital - Lower
Ground Floor
[email protected]
Date
Thursday 30th July
Room
Parent Education
Room
Time
1200-1300
The venue holds around 60 people and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first
served basis. The presentation is part of the Staff Wellbeing Programme and is free of
charge. Click here to register.
Contact Lee Tuki [email protected] or 027 689 0285 if you have any questions
For information regarding incontinence visit http://www.continence.org.nz/
Wellbeing
Workshops
“ The greatest
wealth is health
“
-Virgil
2015
Volunteers are needed for a study investigating the
relationship between gut bacteria and glucose tolerance.
The research findings will help to develop future dietary
interventions to change the gut flora of people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to a healthier profile.
For All CDHB Staff
To support your wellbeing, the CDHB Staff Wellbeing
Programme and MHERC are running a series of 2.5 hour
wellbeing workshops.
The CDHB acknowledges the crucial role you play in the delivery of
high quality care to the Canterbury community. In the current
Christchurch environment it is more important than ever that you
take the time to focus on your own wellbeing.
We are seeking individuals who have been diagnosed
with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes within the last three
months. Participation in the study will involve recording what
you eat for four days and attending a single appointment
of approximately one hour during which we will do simple
measurements, take samples and provide you with dietary
advice at your request. You are also invited to take part in
another study looking at new biomarkers for diabetes during
the same visit if you wish.
2.5 hours to focus on YOUR wellbeing!
We are running a number of workshops in 2015 to allow you to put
your wellbeing first. Evidence suggests that by doing this, those
around you – your family, friends, your colleagues and patients will
also benefit.
Workshop Overview:
• The importance of wellbeing; psychological and emotional effects
• Learn about stress responses and how to cope with stressful
environments
• Understand the science and practice of applications of self-care
• Appreciate the progress of recovery for communities and
individuals
• Gain skills and take ownership of tools for increasing your own and
others’ wellbeing
• Improve your health and wellbeing: 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Staff
Wellbeing Programme
• Enhance positive relationships and social connections
Workshop Details:
 All workshops run for 2.5 hours, including refreshments
 For dates and to register for a workshop click here
Facilitated by Alison Ogier-Price MSc Psyc, B.Comm, BA Hons, C.AT,
MNZAPP
Click here to register
Have you recently been
diagnosed with pre-diabetes
or type 2 diabetes?
For more information contact:
If you have any questions about the study or if you would like to
participate in the study please contact:
Renée Wilson, [email protected] ext 81586.
Lee Tuki
[email protected]
027 689 0285
Andy Hearn
[email protected]
027 218 4924
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Lippincott Procedures Newsletter one, July 2015
South Island Rollout Update
Lippincott is now available in all South Island DHBs and
planning has now commenced for the wider South Island
health sector rollout. Feedback to date has been positive and
the Project Board is extremely pleased with how well access to
the online procedures has been received.
“I did have the pleasure of helping a new grad find what she
was looking for on Lippincott today … it’s so good to see it up
and running and being used”.
Venue : The Aurora Centre, Burnside High School
Time : Exhibition 6:15, Concert 7:30
Buy your tickets online. Scan the QR Code or visit:
Barb Gilchrist, Nurse Educator, South Canterbury DHB.
http://www.eventopia.co/wafform.aspx?_act=eventtickets&_pky=296076
Karen Wilson, Charge Nurse Manager, Canterbury DHB
or www.artistdoctors.org.nz
“This quote from Florence sums up for me why having the
Lippincott procedures is a beneficial thing:
Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head
- not how can I always do this right thing myself, but how can I
provide for this right thing to be always done?
Ticket Prices (includes complimentary beverage & nibbles)
Adults $30.00 +booking fee
Performers/Students $15.00 +booking fee
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
contact Ros McCarthy 027 353 2639 or email: [email protected]
Florence Nightingale (1859). Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and
What It Is Not.
Read the full newsletter
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ePrescribing Senior
Medical Officer
Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: 187341
CDHB Education Fair – Starts
Monday 20 July
Have you been thinking about your professional
development?
We have some good news for you, the annual Education
Fair is on its way!
The CDHB Education Fair is an opportunity for you to
discover your next learning opportunity.
Our virtual site will be available next week (see the internal
mail or the learning journey posters for the link from
Monday 20)
Nurses:
The following dates and times are the face-to-face
information sessions for post graduate nursing
information:
»» Monday 3 August – The Princess Margaret Hospital (Cafe)
10am – 1pm
»» Tuesday 4 August – Christchurch Hospital (Great Escape
Lounge) 10am – 1pm
»» Wednesday 5 August – Hillmorton Hospital (Fountain Room)
10am – 1pm
»» Thursday 6 August – Burwood Hospital 10am – 1pm
»» Friday 7 August – Ashburton Hospital (Cafe) 10am – 1pm
We have invited a variety of tertiary providers to come
and talk to you about your specific post-graduate nursing
studies. They will be at the above locations in August.
Tertiary providers include EIT, Massey, UC, Whitireia,
CPIT & Otago University. This is a fantastic opportunity
to ask any questions you may have about further studies,
enquire about tailored solutions or enrolment information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Learning
and Development team.
People in Disasters Conference
- Early Bird Registration
extended to 31 Aug 2015
The eMedicines Management programme contributes
to safer, more effective and efficient healthcare for
the people of Canterbury. Fundamental in its success
is provision of appropriate support that meets each
individual clinician’s needs. The Clinical Team will
provide support to fellow clinicians in managing their
patients’ medication in a paperlight/less environment.
The implementation phase of the ePrescribing/
administration has commenced in Canterbury and is
a key milestone in the CDHB’s strategy for delivering
the best health services. We are looking for a Senior
Medical Officer to join the Clinical Implementation
Team to support this implementation.
With a strong focus on quality you will provide support
to clinicians who use the electronic prescribing,
administration and medicines reconciliation systems.
You will bring excellent interpersonal skills including
aptitude for conveying information and knowledge to
user clinicians as you provide leadership and advice to
colleagues during the roll out of electronic medicines
management across CDHB campuses.
As a member of the implementation team you will
use your clinical knowledge, customer care skills
and IT proficiency to ensure the development and
maintenance of the system runs smoothly and that
users have the skills to make it sustainable.
This is a career defining secondment opportunity
for clinicians who enjoy service development and
redesigning. Key attributes for your success include
excellent communication skills, a keen interest in IT
and a strong focus on quality.
If you could please include a cover letter indicating the
ideal number of tenths you are available to commit to
this role that would be greatly appreciated. For more
information contact Liz Hill, Recruitment Specialist
phone: 03 337 7954 or [email protected]
Location: Christchurch
Closing date: 15 July 2015
The People in Disasters Conference is pleased to announce
that Early Bird Registration will continue until August 31,
2015. We have heard your pleas and recognise that we did
not take into account the end of year finances into our initial
planning of dates.
Visit our website for registration
details.
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CEO Update
Notice for Registered Nurses
considering applying for HWNZ
funding for postgraduate
study in 2016
All registered nurses who are considering applying for
HWNZ postgraduate nursing education funding for 2016
when applications open in September should be aware that
one of the eligibility requirements for funding is successful
completion of PDRP (senior nurses exempt).
If you are intending to apply for funding and you are not
currently on the PDRP programme, you will need to
submit your portfolio as soon as possible to allow time for
assessment. All funding applications will be checked against
the PDRP database and applications from nurses who are
not on the programme will not progress until PDRP has been
successfully completed.
Funding applications will open in September and close in
October. The exact dates and online application link will be
advertised in the CEO update, by global email, and on the
CDHB website after 1 September 2015.
PDRP New Assessor
Training
We have New Assessor Training on the 25 & 26 August,
If anyone would be interested in attending can you please
contact Seonaid at the PDRP office via email
[email protected] or PH: 337 8835.
PDRP Workshop
On Thursday 10 September are running a PDRP
Workshop, If you or anyone you know would like some
help with how to put together a PDRP portfolio then
please email [email protected] to book
a space.
2015 Quality
Improvement and
Innovation Awards
Key dates
The Awards recognise, reward and publicly
acknowledge the excellent quality improvements
and innovations taking place within the
Canterbury health system.
Entrants are invited to submit
EITHER the full Written Project Submission
OR a Poster Submission outlining the quality initiative.
Become a mentor, assessor or enter your project in 2015
Written Project Submission
Expression of Interest form due
24 April
Mentor Workshop
20 April
The Canterbury Health System Quality Improvement and
Innovation Awards are back in 2015!
Assessor Workshop
20 July
Written Project Submission
24 July
Written submissions are due 24 July, email to
[email protected]
Assessor Site Visits
7-18 Sept
Entrant Materials are available on the Awards Page on
Quality and Patient Safety site.
The contribution of Assessors is essential to the success of
the Awards programme.
Poster Submission
Expression of Interest form due
Poster Submission due
Quality Improvement and Innovation Awards Ceremony
7 August
28 August
2 November
The awards are open to all DHB staff and providers whose services are funded
by the DHB. For more information including entrants guides visit the Awards
page on http://cdhbintranet/Corporate/Quality/SitePages/Home.aspx
or email [email protected]
Please email [email protected] to register
your interest in being an Assessor this year.
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