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CHILD WELLBEING AND PROTECTION AWARDS
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MOSAIQ IS NOW LIVE AT NORTHERN SYDNEY CANCER CENTRE
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MANLY GEARING UP FOR THE MOVE
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NORTHERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT
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2018 EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE AWARDS
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FROM the Chairman This month I had the pleasure of attending the Exceptional People Awards. It was a fantastic event that celebrated the stellar achievements of staff across our District who embody our CORE values. Roseville Golf Club provided a wonderful setting for such a memorable day.
The event is a highlight of our annual calendar and one to which I look forward. I know our staff and my fellow board members really look forward to it, too. It is particularly pleasing to see family members attend to support our staff who are nominated for awards.
This year I had the privilege of presenting the Connected Person Centred-Care Awards to the winners, but I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the other winners and nominees.
Our staff provide exceptional patient care and to see them recognised at events like the Exceptional People Awards is wonderful. It is always important to pause to celebrate success.
September also provided the opportunity for me to indulge my passion for science when I was invited to present a lunchtime lecture as part of the Kolling Institute Seminar Series.
My chosen topic, ‘Why Science and Scientists Matter’, gave me chance to share what had learnt over many years in the study of the history and philosophy of science.
My talk focussed on the persistent and many challenges that science is facing in the modern era, especially in Australia. These include limited funding and challenges to the authority of science.
This is despite the fact that so much of our day-to-day lives, and the quality of our lives, depend on science and scientific advances.
I spoke about how it is more important than ever for scientists to communicate with each other, the media and the general public. I reminded the audience of the power of the scientific method and the weight of scientific evidence, rather than seeking absolute proofs.
The Kolling and our researchers are at the forefront of scientific research and we should be proud of them and their achievements and should never hesitate to defend them and their worth.
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Gearing up for the moveA broad community awareness campaign is underway with the move to Northern Beaches Hospital now a month away.
A large banner has been installed out the front of Manly Hospital confirming the transfer
of staff and all services on Tuesday 30 October.
All emergency services on the Northern Beaches will be provided at Northern Beaches Hospital from 7am on that day.
Manly Hospital will officially close on 30 October when all inpatients have been transferred to the new hospital.
Northern Beaches Hospital will be part of a new network of health care on the beaches, which will also include the expanded services at Mona Vale Hospital and the three new community health centres at Brookvale, Mona Vale and Seaforth.
Tara Luty, Rosie Inglis and Dr Mel Lamb in front of Manly Hospital's new sign
Record keepingThe oldest records in our District are safely tucked up in the archives at Royal North Shore, but today’s records are just as important.
Many of us have legal obligations under NSW law, and the NSW State Archives and Records Authority is the ultimate record keeper.
From time to time, State Records – as it’s informally known – runs courses which help our record keepers keep up-to-date with their legal obligations.
Now State Records is asking us to help with a survey they are running across the NSW public sector to try to ascertain how much we know
about the important of record-keeping.
You don’t need to be an official record-keeper to participate and State Records would appreciate everyone’s feedback.
So, if you can spare a few minutes, please follow this link: https://surveys.amr-australia.com.au/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=STARAC0016A
Then treat yourself to a peek at the State Records site at www.records.nsw.gov.au for a fascinating look at our past, including profiles of some colonial criminals.
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Exceptional People Awards 2018 Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the NSLHD Exceptional People Awards 2018. You are all truly exceptional and it’s great to see you recognised for the difference you make in people’s lives every day.
The glittering event at Roseville Golf Course was held to formally recognise and thank staff for the incredible
work they do every day. The awards were created to identify and celebrate staff who have demonstrated the meaning of the CORE Values and Behaviour Charter.
For more information about the nominees and winners visit: https://bit.ly/2QIWOs9
Connected Person-Centred Care Presented by Trevor Danos, NSLHD Chairman
Healthy Communities Presented by Kim Field, Director of Primary and Community Health
Individual Award Daisy Bentley, Environmental Services, Coral Tree Family Service Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Team Award Joint Winner: Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Hornsby, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Joint Winner: Stoke Acute Rehabilitation Team, Royal North Shore Hospital
Patient or Consumer Nominate Award Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Team Royal North Shore Hospital
Individual Award Vivienne Thompson, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Koala Family Care Centre, Hornsby Hospital
Team Award Sexual Health Clinic Team Clinic 16, Primary and Community Health
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Evidence-Based Decision Making Frank Bazik, General Manager, Northern Beaches Health Service
Engaged and Empowered Workforce Presented by Lee Gregory, General Manager, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
CORE Vales and Behaviours Presented by Heather Gough General Manager, Ryde Hospital
Responsive and Adaptable Organisation Presented by Andrea Taylor, Director of Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Individual Award Matthew Williams, senior physiotherapist and coordinator, Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP)
Individual Award Joint Winner: Joyce Yuet-Han Liew Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Northern Beaches, Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals
Staff Award Hollie Mahlberg, Security Supervisor, Hornsby Hospital
Individual Award Joint Winner: Esther Ng, Nurse Unit Manager, Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde Hospital
Volunteer and Consumer Advocate Award The Emergency Department Volunteer Research Assistant Team, Royal North Shore Hospital
Team Award Employee Services Team, Workforce and Culture
Tracey Taylor, Manager Employee Services, Workforce and Culture
Individual Award Chris Oxby, eMR Architect, Information Communications and Technology (ICT)
Team Award Antimicrobial Stewardship Team Northern Sydney Local Health District
Team Award Hornsby Mental Health Service Assertive Outreach Team, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Chief Executive Award Presented by Deb Willcox, Chief Executive
A big thank you to our 2018 sponsors
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MOSAIQ is now live at Northern Sydney Cancer CentreAfter months of preparation, phase one of MOSAIQ is now live at Northern Sydney Cancer Centre (NSCC).
MOSAIQ is an oncology/haematology information system which assists in the provision of efficient care management for patients undergoing systemic therapy.
As part of phase one staff have been:
• Electronically prescribing and documenting administration for two systemic therapy protocols
• Recording haematology and medical oncology vital signs, nursing assessments and patient progress notes in MOSAIQ
• Scanning patient paper documents into the new system
• Exporting into eMR patient treatment summaries on a daily basis, for all MOSAIQ patients
The benefits are:
• Updating the paper documentation practices into a purpose built electronic oncology information system
• Improved patient flow through the NSCC and communicating their care to NSLHD facilities.
Falling for safety Invisible beams which sound an alarm when they detect movement are the latest addition to wards to prevent patient falls.
Nursing teams at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital have been given the machines, known as Invisabeams, as the hospital aims to further reduce its rate of falls.
The Invisabeam works by sounding an alarm if the patient breaks the beam, prompting a nurse to check the patient and to assist with any mobility requirements.
Following a successful trial at the hospital, nine machines were purchased with the help of Professor Sue Kurrle, Clinical Director, Rehabilitation and Aged Care, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and a grant from the Clinical Excellence Commission.
Nurse Unit Manager Cindy Ko has been trialling the Invisabeam in her ward and said: ``it’s really great to have this in addition to our floor beds and falls mats as it gives nurses more options and allows for falls prevention strategies to be customised to suit individual patients.
``The other day we used it on a patient at risk … the Invisabeam is very useful for increasing surveillance of these patients.’’
The Invisabeams were distributed after the company rep gave an education session on how to use them. This was followed up by the key note speaker, Prof Sue Kurrle, who spoke on the topic of frailty and sarcopenia – the loss of muscle mass and strength - and how the combination of the two can contribute to falls.
General Manager, Lee Gregory, praised hospital staff for their efforts in reducing the number of falls.
``There has been a tremendous amount of work in falls and we need to keep going,’’ Lee said.
``The level of commitment by the hospital to reduce falls should be commended.’’
2018 HFMA Health Finance Awards Congratulations to RNSH’s Philip Hoyle who was awarded the ‘Working with Finance - Clinician of the Year Award’ at this months 2018 HFMA Health Finance Awards.
The award recognises clinicians who has taken financial responsibility for their services, led efficiency or improvement programs, or provided an example for other clinicians by engaging with the financial management agenda.
Hornsby’s Registered Nurse Natalie Grima with the Invisabeam
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Child Wellbeing and Protection Awards The inaugural NSLHD Child Wellbeing and Protection Awards were held on 4 September, during National Child Protection week (2-8 September).
The awards celebrated the achievements of NSLHD services and individuals whose child-focused practice supports the safety and well-being of children and young people across the District.
These individuals and services put children/young people at the centre of their work, building stronger relationships with the families and communities they support.
The award ceremony featured distinguished guests including NSLHD CE Deb Willcox, Jordan Hardy from the CREATE Foundation, and Dorothy Ryan, president of the Cornucopia Committee which supports the Northern Sydney Child Protection Service.
Individual category winner Kerry Griffiths, social work manager Northern Beaches Health Service with NSLHD CE Deb Willcox
Individual category highly commended joint winner Ian Cappleman, team leader, senior paediatric occupational therapist, RNSH (represented by Amanda Maunder, OT), and Philippa Greathead, acting service director and team leader, North Shore/Ryde Child and Family Health
Service category highly commended NSLHD Oral Health Service
Bronwyn Johnston, oral health promotion coordinator, with NSLHD CE Deb Willcox
Service category winner and overall winner of the Child Wellbeing and Child Protection Award 2018 Dalwood Spilstead Service - manager Kerry Gwynne
RNSH NURSE takes out NSW NURSING AWARDHarding working neurology nurse Jacqueline Holden from Royal North Shore Hospital Has been honoured at the Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Awards Jacqueline won the prize for Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery – Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery during a ceremony at NSW Parliament House.
Jacqueline was nominated by her peers for her collaboration with others to ensure that patients receive person centred care and are provided with enrichment activities to assist with cognitive recovery.
Northern Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive, Deb Willcox, congratulated Jacqueline and said she was a great example of the calibre of staff working not only at Royal North Shore, but across the District.
“Congratulations to Jacqueline on her fabulous achievement,’’ Deb said.
“Jacquie’s enthusiasm for her work is inspirational. She cares for and engages with patients with complex behaviours by providing structural support to their activity programs and encouraging them to relearn self-care activities.’’
Jacqueline Holden accepts her award from Minister for Health Brad Hazzard at the Excellence in Nursing/Midwifery Awards.
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Vanessa BurkeInterventional Suite Manager Lives in Fairlight Previously worked at Norwest Private Hospital
Sharisse MarksArea Supervisor Northern Beaches Hospital (pathology) Lives in Forestville
Kristen Boyd Special Care Nursery ManagerLives in Wheeler HeightsHas worked at the Royal Hospital for Women, Manly Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital. Now working at Mona Vale hospital as the Maternity Manager.
Chris Russell PhysiotherapistLives in Dee WhyWorks at both Manly and Mona Vale hospitals. Previously worked with the Sports Clinic at Sydney University
Dr Rob Slade Paediatrician Lives in Curl CurlWorks at Mona Vale Hospital
Adam JusicBiomedical EngineerLives in WarriewoodWorks at Manly and Mona Vale hospitals and Northern Beaches community health services
New Northern Beaches Hospital uniforms unveiledThe brand new Northern Beaches Hospital uniforms are being progressively given to staff as part of the orientation program currently underway.
Staff are wearing their new uniforms
for the first time, with more than 2000 items being distributed during the current training sessions. For some staff, there are several pieces of new uniform.
The uniforms were designed after consultation with staff, including doctors and nurses who tested the scrubs.
The uniforms will not only be worn by staff at Northern Beaches
Hospital, but rolled out to other Healthscope hospitals.
We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce some of the new Northern Beaches Hospital team and to thank them for modelling the new outfits.
More than 1,300 people will work at the new hospital, representing a wide area of expertise.
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Training in full swing at new hospitalMore than 400 staff have begun their training and orientation program ahead of the opening of Northern Beaches Hospital on Tuesday 30 October.
Director of Workforce and Culture Paula Williscroft said the training has included all disciplines from engineering to pharmacy, cleaning services to administration.
“Most staff will have at least one day of orientation, while others will have up to nine days of training depending on their roles and seniority," Paula said.
“JMOs have started their training this week, which has been pleasing to see.
“The orientation program is focusing on systems, procedures and equipment, while staff will also have the opportunity to explore the hospital and become familiar with their department.
“Managers will soon begin discussions with staff about rostering, in readiness for the Kronos training,” Paula said.
Around 800 people will undergo training and orientation before the hospital opens.
Lynsey LappinExecutive ChefLives in FairlightPreviously worked in Perth and at the Manly Pacific
Tanvir KhanHousekeeping ManagerLives in EastlakesPreviously worked at Prince of Wales Private Hospital
Lobsang JigmeCleanerLives in Frenchs ForestCurrently at Mona Vale Hospital
Dr Tatiana Lowe Emergency Department Consultant Lives in Curl Curl Works in Manly Hospital
Yolanda JohnstoneImaging Manager (Healthcare Imaging Services) Lives in Queenscliff Previously worked in medical imaging at Brookvale
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Winners: Cathy Molloy, Dr Deb Hawkins, MAU nurse unit manager Majella McFarlane, Rachel Sudano and Amrit Kuar
Mona Vale team takes out hotly contested awardMona Vale’s Medical Assessment Unit has won a trophy for its performance over the last year, recognising the team’s outstanding contribution to the community.
NSW Health assessed the operation of medical assessment units across the state, and found the Mona Vale unit was the only one in NSW to meet all the
benchmarks.
This included discharging 80 per cent of patients home within 48 hours and supporting the Emergency Department so that patients were in emergency for less than four hours.
Nurse unit manager Majella McFarlane said it was really satisfying to pick up the award, as it demonstrates the MAU
has a great model of care and provides wonderful care for its patients.
“The result reflects our team work and the good relationships we have with other departments," Majella said.
“It also shows the integrity of our team and that we’re focused and passionate about what we do.”
2018 NSW Health Award finalistsThis month the finalists for this year’s NSW Health Awards were announced. There was strong competition with 180 entries, an eight per cent increase on last year. All entries demonstrated a depth of commitment and should be congratulated for their contribution to NSW Health.
The NSW Health Awards provide a unique opportunity to recognise and reward innovative programs, behaviours and services provided by the organisations that comprise NSW Health.
The categories are based on NSW Health’s Strategic Priorities and CORE values.
Northern Sydney Local Health District has three finalists in the running.
Team AwardsSpecialist Rehabilitation Service Evaluation Project
Individual AwardsVolunteer of the Year
Chris Oberle for her commitment to improving patient experience through empathy and connection.
Staff Member of the Year
Matthew Williams for his role leading the innovative Osteoarthritis ChronicRecipients of the 2018 NSW Health Awards will be announced on 5 November 2018.Congratulations again to all of our finalists. Further information can be found on the NSW Health website: www.health.nsw.gov.au/innovation/2018awards/Pages/finalists.aspx
The Public Service Commission People Matter Employee SurveyPeople Matter Employee Survey Results are here.The Public Service Commission People Matter Employee Survey is an annual survey of employees working in the Public Sector. Thank you to everyone who took the time in June to complete the survey. As a District, we achieved 37 per cent participation - a great effort.The People Matter Employee Survey is a great opportunity each year for staff to provide feedback about the workplace, what’s working well and what could be improved. The survey results are now available to view on our intranet, go to ‘Workforce’ > ‘Staff Engagement’ to view the full reports of our results and for updates on actions being undertaken across the district.
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Steptember updateNDLHD is setting a great pace in this year’s Steptember challenge.
We have 258 teams registered which is a big increase from last year’s 135 teams.
Our District has raised $67,355.90 and is holding the third spot Australia-wide for funds raised and total step counts with 208,770,356 steps.
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