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Collaboration solves chemo bag shortage 02 September 2019 When a ward at our Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital recently ran short of chemo bags Registered Nurse Tara utilised the power of social media to put a call out for some specialist expertise. Cue: Marjorie Williamson! Used to carry the various pumps for cancer and palliative care patients requiring continuous pain and nausea medication, Tara issued a call to volunteers to help make or donate the bags, given they are a product that cannot be ordered. Tara received a fantastic response initially with 80 chemo bags donated. Then 87 year old Marjorie Williamson stepped forward with a Herculean effort, making close to 200 bags! Noting the difference this makes to patients Tara added: “Having the bags makes it easier for our patients to move about freely whilst receiving their chemo or pain relief. “Patients enjoy choosing which colour and style of bag as during this time they have so ... -
Closing the health heart gap 29 August 2019 A hospital project aimed at improving the health and care outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with coronary heart disease is leading to the development of some great initiatives at our Sir Charles Gairnder Hospital (SCGH). The Lighthouse Hospital Project underway at SCGH is working to improve the patient experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). With ACS the leading cause of death among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, SCGH is one of five WA hospitals participating in the Lighthouse Hospital Project to help close the health heart gap, which is funded by the Heart Foundation and the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association. Now in Phase 3 of the project, the SCGH Lighthouse Team worked with Aboriginal medical services across WA to better understand their needs, and how SCGH could improve comm... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 26 August 2019 Congratulations to Rosie Hogg, Osborne Park Hospital Relief Clerk, who is our Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group Employee of the Month Award winner for August. Rosie was nominated by her colleagues for her dedication to her work and her compassion, kindness and care for all those around her. Her nomination stated that Rosie consistently goes above and beyond to provide superior and professional customer service at all times using the AIDET tool – a communication framework for healthcare professionals to communicate with patients and each other in a way that decreases patient anxiety, increases patient compliance, and improves clinical outcomes. Described as an adaptable and flexible individual, Rosie was praised for her ability to adjust to the needs of the various teams and disciplines she works with throughout the hospital, where she consistently demonstrates lea... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 29 July 2019 Congratulations to our July Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group Employee of the Month Award winner, Peter McEwen, SCGH Nursing Co-Director. Peter was nominated by his colleagues for his integrity, dedication and commitment to his profession (so much so we had to grab him on the go as he ate his lunch!). Peter consistently uses his skills and ability to deliver outcomes for the benefit of our patients and the hospital. He always ensures that the patient is at the heart of any discussion, and drives to provide a better service to ensure that the patient is cared for. Congratulations Peter! A special thanks to our generous sponsors: Paywise Salary Packaging, HESTA, Smartsalary and StatePlus. If you've had a great experience with one of our staff members why not put them forward for an award? Next time you are onsite ask how you can submit a nomination.
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12/04/2021