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Auxiliary namedChair’s best 2017 volunteers

Thursday 3 August 2017

News from Redland Hospital and Wynnum Health Service

Rewards and Recognitionplanned for August 22

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Working for Queensland survey now open

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Supply Services launch new website

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Featured: Janette Sitcheff, Auxiliary President and Ethel Bosher, original secretary 30 years

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Dear colleagues

I’m extremely proud to announce this year’s recipients and special mentions for the 2017 Metro South Health Board Chair’s Awards.

Staff members from across Metro South Health were honoured at a ceremony for their commitment and dedication to patients and the community, with more than 300 people attending at the PAH auditorium and via video conference from across Metro South Health.

This year we had an impressive 65 nominations across nine award categories.

I’m always impressed by the culture of innovation and excellence, as well as the dedication to patient care, across all areas of Metro South Health. Well done to everyone for a fantastic year of achievements and congratulations again to all the award recipients.

Kind regards

Terry White AO, ChairMetro South Health

Auxiliary celebrates big year The Redland Hospital Auxiliary has been named the

Board Chair’s Volunteer of the Year.The award recognises an individual volunteer or team of volunteers for their dedication and commitment to our patients.

The Redland Hospital Auxiliary was first established in 1987 and currently boasts 114 members.

The Auxiliary celebrated their 30th year of operation in March this year.

Members regularly donate craft items which are sold through the on-site kiosk and run raffles to raise funds to purchase hospital equipment, furnishings and other items for patients’ comfort at the hospital.

Each Christmas, the Auxiliary fund a Santa program where they visit with our patients providing them with gifts they have made and acquired. This act of kindness from the Auxiliary shows our patients that the community are thinking of them while they are in our hospital instead of celebrating the festive season at home with their families.

In the 2016 calendar year, the Auxiliary made ten purchases including (but not limited to) chairs for the main foyer, wheelchairs for the Specialist Outpatient Department, DVD players for patient use and pressure mattresses. Without these generous purchases from the Auxiliary, these important pieces of equipment and furniture would not be able to be provided to our patients and therefore assisting the

hospital with the Metro South Strategic Direction for resource management to support health service delivery needs.

Redland Hospital A/Facility Manager Heather Tyrrell said the hospital executive were truly grateful for the ongoing support provided by the Auxiliary.

“They raise much needed funds for equipment and other items that make a difference to the patient experience.

“The Auxiliary are very much a part of our hospital community which we value immensely.”

Featured: Redland Hospital Auxiliary President Janette Sitcheff.

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Supply Services launch new website on QHEPS

QHEPS: bay/services/corporate/supply/home.htm

This new site is a tool for all staff who need help or information about Purchasing and Supply of goods both clinical and non-clinical.

• Purchasing using FAMMIS and OfficeMax• Clinical Imprest• Forms and templates• Support and training

Do you have a question or need help withPurchasing or Supply? There is a list of who tocontact and when.

There is also a Feedback line for generalcomments, improvement suggestions andcompliments.

Supply Services is part of the MSH Procurement and Supply Unit and is committed to delivering value for money outcomes for MSH facilities.

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To the Midwifery Unit Manager, Maternity Ward, Redland Hospital,

I wish to express my sincere thanks to your team of professional, caring and truly dedicated midwives.

I was admitted to Redland’s Maternity Ward on April 10 to deliver my son via elective caesarean. The care I received whilst admitted was exceptional.

Whilst all the midwives I encountered were lovely, I would like to make a special mention to Ray.

He made room in the nursery for my bed so I could see my son as soon as I returned from recovery. Even though my bed took up most of the room, he never made me feel like a nuisance.

Even after our son had been discharged from the nursery he continued to check up on us and took the time to answer our many questions.

I was also fortunate enough to be

followed through my pregnancy by student midwife Amelia Macdade.

She is a credit to your organisation and will make an incredible midwife. She supported and encouraged me throughout my pregnancy and delivery.

Nothing was too much trouble for Amelia; she never missed an appointment and was a wealth of knowledge.

Being followed by such a kind and genuinely caring student midwife ensured my experience was a very positive one.

Please place on my thanks to your team as they deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication.

I will definitely recommend Redland Hospital maternity to expectant mothers in the future.

Sincerely,

CF

Community VoicesDid you know our facilities receive fantastic feedback each and every week? Here is a recent example send to Redland

Hospital’s Maternity unit.“ “

ConfidentialityIndependent researchers ORC International are conducting the survey, and are bound by a strict code of conduct. This means reporting results cannot be traced to an individual or small group of employees. All survey questions are optional. If you feel uncomfortable answering a question, you can skip to the next one.

More informationIf you have problems accessing or completing the survey, please contact ORC International’s customer care service via email 2017survey@workingforqueensland.com or phone 1800 065 312.

Please take 15 minutes to complete the survey and give your confidential views on what it’s like to work for Metro South Health.

Dr Jacinta PowellA/Executive Director Logan Bayside Health Network

Dear Colleagues

The 2017 Working for Queensland survey is now open until midnight, Monday 21 August 2017.

This whole-of-government survey provides our staff with the opportunity to share their views and perceptions about working for Metro South Health and the Queensland Public Service.

As one of the public service’s largest employers, it is essential that our employees have ample opportunity to share their opinions about their workplace.

Survey resultsResults of the survey will be made available to line managers, the Metro South Health Executive, and to the highest levels of government. The data, together with the results of our main Metro South Health Employee Survey, will be used to inform key employee engagement and workforce culture strategies and initiatives over the coming year. Click here to start the

‘Working for Qld’ Survey

The Pulse is published weekly by the Media and Communications Unit, Logan Bayside Health Network. To submit an article or if you just want to share an idea, email Heidi.Giddins@health.qld.gov.au or call 3299 8145. Let us know if you are having an event so we can attend and capture the moment or just send through your story. We would love to hear from you...Previous editions of The Pulse can be found here >>

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SPONSORSHIP: WABA does not accept sponsorship of any kind from companies producing breastmilk substitutes, related equipment and/or complementary foods that displace breastfeedingWABA encourages all participants of World Breastfeeding Week to respect and follow this ethical stance

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WBW2017 celebrates working together for the common good, which produces sustainable results, greater than the sum of our individual efforts. We learnt in WBW2016 how the protection, promotion and support for breastfeeding are a key to sustainable development. We grouped the 17 SDGs into four Thematic Areas that relate to each other and to breastfeeding. These four groups help us to define our work in the context of the SDGs. From this year onwards, they will also help us find others to work with. WBW 2017 will provide a platform for long-term collaboration. For further information, action ideas and toolkits, please visit worldbreastfeedingweek.org to plan for and measure successes for the years to come. Many hands make light work and each of us has a part to play. Let us start!

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SPONSORSHIP: WABA does not accept sponsorship of any kind from companies producing breastmilk substitutes, related equipment and/or complementary foods that displace breastfeedingWABA encourages all participants of World Breastfeeding Week to respect and follow this ethical stance

www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org | WBW Archives: www.worldbreastfeedingweek.netWABA WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK (WBW) l 1-7 August 2017

World Breastfeeding Week is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), a global network of individuals and organisations concerned with the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwidebased on the Innocenti Declarations, the Ten Links for Nurturing the Future and the WHO/UNICEF Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding. WABA’s core partners are the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM), International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN),International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), La Leche League International (LLLI), and Wellstart International. WABA is in consultative status with UNICEF and an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). WABA, PO Box 1200 10850 Penang, Malaysia Tel: 60-4-658 4816 Fax: 60-4-657 2655Email: wbw@waba.org.my | Web: www.waba.org.my | WBW Archives: www.worldbreastfeedingweek.net

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Redland and Wynnum Hospitals’ Staff Recognition Awards BBQ

Tuesday 22 August 2017, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm, in PKs Formal Presentation from 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Nominations are still open for 22 August 2017 Staff Recognition Awards!

To nominate a staff member or team please click here

Please read the procedure prior to making a nomination.

Nominations Close COB Friday 4 August 2017

Click here to start the ‘Digital Hospital: Pre-Readiness’ Survey