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OPERATION ART
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CRAZY SOCKS FOR DOCS
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POLY- PHARMACY
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FROM MY DESKThere are only a few days remaining for you to complete the People Matter Survey.
I know you are all very busy and working hard looking after your patients and each other– but it is so very important that you find 10 minutes to complete the survey if you haven’t already
The survey will help me and our executive teams to better support you – and make NSLHD an even better place to work.
Our hospital managers and service directors are working to make completing the survey as convenient as possible for you - please talk to you manager if you are finding it difficult to access a computer or difficult to find the time to complete the survey. This survey is for you and about you – and your feedback matters enormously
In some wonderful news for our staff, Dr Rodney Baber, Professor Anthony Gill, Emeritus Professor David Sonnabend and Mrs Khuan Yeo Soon have been honoured as Members of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Dr Baber, a visiting medical officer, at Royal North Shore Hospital was recognised for his significant service to medicine in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Prof Gill was recognised for his significant service to medical research in surgical pathology as an academic, author, adviser, and mentor. Prof Gill is a senior staff specialist, in the Department of Anatomical Pathology, at Royal North Shore Hospital. He was the founder of the Cancer Diagnosis and Pathology Research Group, at Royal North Shore Hospital, and has discovered two new types of cancer and developed a testing screen to assist with treatment.
Emeritus Prof Sonnabend was honoured in recognition of his service to medicine in the field of orthopaedics, as a clinician and administrator, and to medical education. Prof Sonnabend holds an Honorary Medical Officer appointment with NSLHD. He was previously a staff specialist but continues to conduct a teaching and research outpatient clinic with continued involvement in student and post graduate education
Khuan Yeo Soon, a physiotherapist at CAReS at Ryde Hospital, received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM ) for her services to the Australian Baptist Ministries.
Deb Willcox Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
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The beaches go socialRare historical images along with photos of our current teams will feature in new Facebook pages for Manly and Mona Vale hospitals.
Individual social media sites have been developed for each hospital to showcase the latest news, remarkable stories and outstanding care.
We have launched the pages with a collection of photos of our impressive teams and some images from our recent International Nurses Day celebrations.
These images give us an insight into the many dedicated personnel we have at Manly and at Mona Vale and the friendships which have developed over many years.
The Facebook pages will also feature the series of events celebrating the history of Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals. You can find the Manly Hospital Facebook page @ManlyHospitalNSW #loveyourhospital and the Mona Vale one at @MonaValeHospitalNSW
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Polypharmacy under the microscopeOne in five medications taken by older people is harmful or unnecessary, leading to researchers at the Kolling Institute to study deprescribing in high risk patients.
As part of the project, led by Professor Sarah Hilmer, head of department of clinical pharmacology and senior staff specialist in aged care at Royal North Shore Hospital, the team of researchers wants to find out how patients’ medicines are changed in hospital and how patients, and their GPs, are told about the changes.
Professor Hilmer – who is also conducting trials into the burden of polypharmacy on elderly patients - said patients can leave hospital unaware of the reasons why they have been taken off a specific medication, and in some cases their GP would re-prescribe it to them.
``Supervised withdrawal of inappropriate medicines (deprescribing) is safe and may improve quality of life in older
people,’’ she said.
``One of the aims of the project is to improve the communication between clinicians in the hospital and the patient; as well as the communication that is sent to the patient’s GP so they understand the reasons why a medication may have been stopped in hospital.
``Sometimes older people may be taking a type of drug that was needed when they were younger, but as they get older it may not improve their long-term outcomes.’’
Inappropriate medicines are a major burden to older adults and the health system.
Researchers are seeking people aged 65 years or older, who take at least one regular medicine and have been in admitted to hospital in the past five years; and/or their care givers.
For those interested in participating, contact Ms Mai Duong at [email protected] or phone 9926 4869.
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Crazy socks for docs day When working in health services treating patients, it can sometimes be easy to forget that health care workers also need looking after, that’s why the #crazysocks4docs campaign was created. It raises awareness of the importance of health and wellbeing, particularly mental health, of everyone working in the health care industry.
Bringing some brightness to the wards, staff in the children’s ward at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital wore crazy socks on June 1, joining their peers across the district and other states.
The campaign, now in its second year, was founded by Melbourne cardiologist, Dr Geoff Toogood, after his own battle with mental illness. The crazy sock motif stemmed from a conversation between two people who knew of Dr Toogood’s mental health history and were concerned when he turned up to work wearing odd socks.
The odd socks were simply a result of Dr Toogood’s dog mauling his washing, but it started a conversation that needed to happen.
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help available
Exceptional care at Manly acknowledgedThe maternity, oncology and emergency teams at Manly Hospital have been recognised for the outstanding care they’ve provided to a young Freshwater couple.
Thirty-Five-year-old Matt Penny has been receiving treatment for bowel cancer since January, while his wife Sam has been supported by Manly’s midwifery team and gave birth to their daughter Freya last week.
Mr Penny said the professional care and kindness they had received had helped them during a very challenging six months.
He said Dr Tatiana Lowe from the Emergency Department had provided wonderful care, along
with the oncology team and midwifery specialist Jacky Evans.
Maternity unit manager Tanya Panetta said Jacky had certainly gone the extra mile to provide exceptional support.
“It’s been a true example of patient centred care, with our services adapting to meet the individual needs of the couple. This flexible approach has made a tremendous difference,” Tanya said.
Mr Penny returned to Manly Hospital this week for treatment in the oncology department. He is very positive and confident of further good results.
Picture: Matt Penny with wife Sam and newborn daughter Freya at Manly
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NSW Ambulance has tested Northern Beaches Hospital’s new helipad, describing it as one of the best in Australia.
Located on top of the nine-storey hospital, the helipad underwent a rigorous assessment.
A Toll and NSW Ambulance helicopter, with pilot, flight team and NSW Ambulance crew tested landing, take
off and lighting systems during daylight hours and after dark.
Healthscope’s operational project manager Andrew Bott joined emergency doctors Andy Ratchford and Michele Franks on the helipad for the testing.
The helipad passed with flying colours and will be operational from October 30.
Clear skies for new helipad
Andrew Bott, project manager operations for Healthscope with Emergency directors Dr Andy
Ratchford and Dr Michele Franks
clinical services plan reviewA review of the 2015-2022 Clinical Services Plan is underway with staff encouraged to have their say on the delivery of services in the district.
Future investments, including planning for Ryde Hospital, the Stage 2 redevelopment of Hornsby Hospital, and clinical services moving from Mona Vale and Manly hospitals to the new Northern Beaches Hospital, will see changes to service delivery and opportunities for enhanced health care for our community.
So it’s timely that we refresh
the Clinical Services Plan with a focus on strategic directions and initiatives for clinical services for 2019-2022.
Between now and November, planners will be engaging with staff and service delivery partners, consumers and carers to understand what the district is doing well and where improvements can be made. Consultation sessions have started with the district consumer council, clinical networks, clinical councils and facility executive teams.
In July “Think Tanks” are planned
that will bring together consumer, clinical and other stakeholders to develop a broad range of directions and solutions for our clinical services over the next four years.
After these consultations, a draft Clinical Services Plan will be prepared in August/September. This draft will be shared with staff for feedback which will be considered before the plan is finalised in October/November 2018.To provide feedback email [email protected]
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kids get An operation of the arty kind at RNSHSixteen gifted primary students have had their works hung in the permanent art collection at Royal North Shore Hospital as part of Operation Art.
Now in its 24th year, Operation Art is a competition open to NSW kindergarten to Year 10 students, inviting them to express themselves through art with the aim of motivating and soothing patients in hospital.
A group of the students, their
parents, teachers and siblings visited the hospital for a celebratory afternoon tea on June 13.
Northern Sydney Local Health District chief executive Deb Willcox said the standard of the young artists’ work was amazing.
“We are so lucky to have these fantastic artworks in our hospital,” Ms Willcox said.
“We’re very grateful to receive these works from Operation Art and absolutely delighted to be able to
share them with patients, families, visitors and staff.”
Operation Art is an initiative of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in association with the NSW Department of Education and the Sydney Olympic Park Authority.
It’s made possible by the generous support of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
The works are hung at the CSB-end of the CSB-ASB corridor on level 3.
eMeds successA big thank you and to the team at RNSH for the successful rollout of eMeds across the hospital. The implementation team celebrated its success last week with cake and smiles. The eMeds system means clinicians have access to patient information and clinical decision support in real time.
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As centre co-ordinator at Brooklyn Community Health Centre, Vicki-lynn Swain is used to juggling patients’ bookings with the GPs. But the reason behind some missed appointments is not what the average medical practice is used to.
Situated at the northern end of Northern Sydney Local Health District, the community health centre serves a remote community along the Hawkesbury River, from Brooklyn and car-free Dangar Island, as far down the river to Bar Point and Marlow.
``Some of our patients are dependent on the tides, so sometimes they will have made an appointment but because of the tides, their boats are stranded and they can’t make it,’’ Vicki-lynn said.
``For some families they really need to plan as it is all by boat.’’
The one-stop shop for health services in the area provides the only GP service for residents,
with the doctors coming from Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai Hospital. The centre also has visiting podiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists and a nurse.
Vicki-lynn is joined by nurse, Julie Schumack, and together they are considered part of the community which uses the centre as a social hub.
``We have bingo and trivia here which some of the elderly residents come to and we also offer seated yoga once a week,’’ Vicki-lynn said.
``There is also a shower which the homeless use.’’
In the past six years, the Brooklyn Management Advocacy Committee has raised $20,000 for the centre.
``I love working here. It is the people and the community that make it,’’ Vicki-lynn said.
``It doesn’t matter what problem someone comes in here with, it can be sorted.’’
Brooklyn community health centre a gem for the community
Canapés for cancerHornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital’s diabetes educator – nurse practitioner, George Baker is asking colleagues and friends to help support a fundraiser his wife is holding while she battles bowel cancer.
His wife, Helen, is undergoing rounds of chemotherapy. Her friend’s sister is also fighting ovarian cancer.
``Rather than complain Helen and Michelle have decided to do something positive and raise some money for cancer research,’’ George said.
``After careful consideration, they decided to throw their support behind the Bill Walsh Lab Translational Cancer Research at the University of Sydney. This research group identifies those issues that cannot currently be addressed in the clinic and takes on the challenge of finding a different way of doing things.’’
The event, “Canapés for Cancer” will be held on Sunday 1 July, between 2pm and 5pm at Aussie Gems Fitness and Cheerleading Academy Gym, 10/25 Frenchs Forest Rd, Frenchs Forest. All funds raised will be equally distributed to both ovarian and colorectal cancer research. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased through Eventbrite. Purchase tickets at www.kolling.com.au
Brooklyn Community Health Centre co-ordinator, Vicki-lynn Swain and local
resident John.
Manly Cottage Hospital, which opened in 1896.
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A view of Manly in 1900.
Violet Keely, who graduated in 1941. The nursing team from 1938. You may recognise the arches at the hospital in this shot.
Manly Hospital in the 1940s Bed races are a fond memory from Manly Hospital
Historic photos and memorabilia from Manly Hospital dating back to the early 1900s have been donated to Manly Library, ensuring the collection and the many stories behind it are available to future generations.
The collection includes photos of the original Manly Cottage Hospital, the Manly Nurses Home and some of the hospital’s first nursing groups. Images of surf carnivals from the early 1900s, the community wishing well along with a nursing graduation certificate from 1941 were also part of the historic memorabilia.
The transformation of uniforms over the decades can also be seen in a priceless album from the 1960s. It includes photos of some nursing teams proudly wearing their big white hats and formal black capes.
Northern Beaches Health Service general manager Frank Bazik said it was an important day for the hospital, with former staff joining members of the Historical Memorabilia Committee for the presentation.
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“We are really pleased this large collection of photos and memorabilia will be preserved and available to the wider community for years to come. It means the many remarkable people who have been part of this hospital will be
remembered and recognised.
“There are many wonderful stories behind this historic memorabilia and we’re grateful it will be kept locally within Manly Library and available to future generations,” Frank said.
Manly Hospital’s legacy to continue
Frank Bazik hands over an historic picture to John MacRitchie from Manly Library.
Dr Sue Inglis, Judy Warne, Pam Rawling and Dr Alex Bennie at Manly Hospital.
Dr Alex Bennie, Pam Rawling and Judy Warne hold a historic photo given to Manly Library.
Nick leaves big shoes to fillTechnically, it was billed as a retirement but Dr Nick O’Connor’s departure from NSLHD merely represents the next step in his stellar career.
As the clinical director of North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service, Nick was hugely well-respected and his loss will be keenly felt.
Northern Sydney LHD’s director MDHA Andrea Taylor sang Nick’s praises at one of many farewells.
“We are here to farewell from the public sector a mental health clinician who is an absolute pillar of the community,” Andrea said.
“There has not been another person in my management career that has been as influential as Nick and I want to personally and professionally thank him for this.”
From his time as deputy director of psychiatry services at Central Coast Area Health Service 30 years ago,
to his most recent post, Nick built and maintained his reputation as a leader in his field.
“I reflected on the NSW Health core values when writing this,” Andrea told him, “and Respect with a Capital R is what you emulate.”
Nick’s big shoes will be capably filled by Dr Kathryn Drew who’s most recently been the medical director at the Nepean Blue Mountains Mental Health Service where she implemented a number of service innovations and patient care improvements.
Kathryn has a strong commitment to patient safety and the delivery of quality mental health services.
She’ll start in her new role on July 10 and in the meantime Dr Sajeeva Jayalath is the acting director.
Picture: Nick addresses his colleagues at Macquarie Hospital.
Caption to go in here.
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Vale Betty Johnson AOIt is with great sadness we report the passing of our friend and former Board member Betty Johnson AO.
Many will remember Betty for the contribution and effort she put into ensuring the voice of the consumer was heard in NSW Health services.
She was an inspiration to everyone. Betty will be remembered for her energetic and tireless efforts to ensuring the patient is at the centre of care and consumers and their families are involved in their care and treatment.
Betty was appointed in 2010 as
chair of Health Consumers NSW and she was instrumental in the creation of Health Consumers NSW. Betty joined the NSLHD Board in 2011 where she was a valued member for more than five years.
Betty was committed to ensuring the fair and equitable treatment of Aboriginal people and for this she was recognised as an Honorary Aboriginal Elder.
While this is an incredibly sad time, she will be remembered for her enthusiasm, kindness and the outstanding contribution she made to our community.
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RNSH leading the way in hand surgeryRoyal North Shore Hospital hosted surgeons from across NSW, interstate and overseas for specialised training on brachial plexus dissection.
As the only hospital in NSW to specialise in the surgery, RNSH - in collaboration with the Australian Hand Surgery Society - held the course which had 20 eager participants learning the skills.
The brachial plexus is a network of intertwined nerves that control movement and sensation in the arm and hand. A traumatic brachial plexus injury involves sudden damage to these nerves, and may cause weakness, loss of feeling, or loss of movement in the shoulder, arm, or hand.
More than 90 per cent of patients with this type of injury are young men, usually involved in motorbike accidents.
It can take between six and 18 months for patients to recover from such an injury with extensive rehabilitation needed.
Dr Richard Lawson, head of the department of hand and peripheral nerve surgery as well as the Lincoln director of hand surgery research at RNSH, said the course was in high demand with a waiting list established.
``This is the first time we have held this course here,’’ he said.
``In a worst case scenario, all the nerves need to be pulled out and the hand can still work, but it will
have limited function. It is best to repair the nerves as soon as possible.’’
Northern Sydney Local Health District chief executive Deb Willcox visited the surgeons during their course and praised the department of hand surgery for being a leader in this field.
``It is fantastic to see RNSH host such a course that has people from Victoria and even Singapore attending,’’ Deb said.
``I am very proud that our district is known for specialised care, such that is being offered by the department of hand surgery at RNSH.’’
Pictured: A training session participant brifly glances up for a photo.
HORNSBY HELPING OUR FARMERSNurses and midwives held a toiletries drive to help farmers who are doing it tough during the drought. The collection, organised by discharge planner Leila Bloomfield was part of a one tonne donation was delivered to Dubbo charity Aussie Helpers, which will distribute the items to remote farmers. All staff at the hospital were encouraged to bring in toiletry items for families, babies and the elderly. A big thank you to everyone who supported the cause. Due to the generosity of the community the toiletries drive will be extended.
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