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Volunteers required for falls education 24 October 2023 Are you interested in being a valued part of our hospital community and passionate about making a difference to patients' lives? We are looking for volunteers to join our Falls Education Volunteer Program to promote safety and independence across both Osborne Park Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Volunteers will play a key role in falls prevention by providing personalised education for patients, and their families or carers, who are at risk of falling. You will help them identify their fall risks and develop prevention strategies using a simple and easy to follow workbook. Comprehensive training and resources will be provided to help you work with patients to identify their fall risks and develop prevention strategies. You will be provided with ongoing support from the falls multidisciplinary team, including the clinical nurse consultant and the physiotherapist. Key responsib... -
Volunteers required for the Emergency Department 16 October 2023 Do you know someone interested in emergency health care and looking to gain exposure within a dynamic hospital environment? We are looking for volunteers to play a key role in assisting patients and families or carers within the Emergency Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Volunteers will direct patients to the triage area and act as the key facilitator between families or carers and triage staff. They will provide general support within the Emergency Department and provide patient updates to waiting family members or carers. Volunteers will liaise with nursing and administrative staff to escort families or carers to the correct patient once triaging is complete. Requirements The Emergency Department is a fast paced and challenging environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required along with a consumer engagement focus. No previous experience is necessary bu... -
Congratulations to our WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards (WANMEA) winners 09 October 2023 We're extremely proud to announce our 2023 WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards (WANMEA) winners: Sandra Vinciguerra, Jodie Atkinson and Dr Zoe Bradfield. Sandra Vinciguerra was the winner of the highly prestigious Nurse of the Year award as well as the Excellence in Primary, Public and Community Care award. Sandra's outstanding work as part of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program at North Metropolitan Health Service contributed significantly to the WA health system's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandra has broken down barriers to vaccination ensuring her clients are informed of the risks and benefits and delivers the vaccine in a safe and non-threatening environment. She provided more than 600 vaccinations, from the local park to remote areas across WA to support the community. She was recognised for being an excellent clinician who has fostered a special rapport with vulnerable and divers... -
Reaping the benefits of the Innovative Future (IF) Program 14 September 2023 A six-month pilot program trialling two new innovative pharmacy positions funded by the NMHS Innovative Future Program is set to be extended into 2024. As part of the Innovative Future (IF) Program, Chief Executive's Challenge, the pilot program objective is to demonstrate a decrease in the burden of non-clinical tasks for nursing and medical staff at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) which will now be incorporated into the 7 Day Hospital initiative. SCGH Deputy Chief Pharmacist Daniel Makarounas said the project was about allowing more time for nursing and medical staff to provide direct patient care. "It was a really great joint project between Pharmacy, the IF Program team, the Emergency Department, Ward C16 and the Medical Assessment Unit," he said. "We wanted to see what kind of impact these roles would have on patient care and the feedback has been extremely positive." The progr... -
Innovative Smart Locker service at SCGH unlocks better patient outcomes 07 September 2023 Patient feedback on the innovative Smart Locker system introduced last year at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Outpatient Pharmacy (OPP) has highlighted the success of the program. The lockers allow patients to pick up their medications from the secure locations on ground floor in E block at times outside of the pharmacy's opening hours. A simple and efficient process, these lockers have provided patients with increased flexibility. A recent patient survey saw 96 per cent of participants either agreed or strongly agreed that the lockers had made it easier for them to balance their health care with other commitments. In addition, 100 per cent of users said they would utilise the service again. "I think this is an excellent idea! Now I don't have to leave work early and stress to get to the pharmacy before they close! I can collect my medications in a non-fuss practical way," said...
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12/04/2021