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Celebrating our dedicated staff! 21 November 2019 Congratulations Matthew Kingsley SCGH Supply Officer who is our SCGOPHCG Employee of the Month Award winner for October. Matthew was described as embodying the values and behaviours the staff recognition program is all about. He was nominated for this award by Kymberley Rogers SCGH Nurse Manager and also whole-heartedly supported by both the Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager Group. Matthew’s colleagues say he is committed to providing ongoing excellence in service for the benefit of patients. Matthew is always professional and meets all requests with a smile. Matthew has unrivalled knowledge of the hospital-wide inventory and shares his knowledge with the CNM/NM group while demonstrating alignment with our values. His shows great leadership, particularly during times where there are staffing deficits and urgent supply requests. Matthew will personally deliver supplies to the de... -
Churchill sends Garcia-Vega to Italy! …and UK, US and Canada! 01 November 2019 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Senior Neurological Physiotherapist Mena Garcia-Vega is among 115 visionary Australians who will travel the world in 2020, as recipients of the prestigious Churchill Fellowship Award. Mena, who is one of only 14 Western Australians to receive a Churchill Fellowship this year, was chosen for her proposal to study how some of the world’s best interdisciplinary rehabilitation units meet the needs of patients with incurable brain tumours. She will work with and learn from outstanding international thought leaders to gain and exchange knowledge and experience for the advancement of rehabilitation for neuro-oncology patients. “I am very passionate about this area because over the last 10 years as the senior physiotherapist on the neurosurgical ward at SCGH I have always felt that we could do better in terms of improving quality of life for these patien... -
Not all urgencies are emergencies 28 October 2019 Not all urgencies are emergencies A large network of GP practices within the Perth metropolitan area provide GP urgent care services to patients so they receive the most appropriate care without the need to attend an emergency department. Minor injuries and illness that can be treated at a GP urgent care clinic include: musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injuries gastrointestinal illnesses illnesses of the eye, ear, nose and throat stings, bites, rashes and wound infections abrasions and minor lacerations. -
Telehealth putting patient convenience front and centre 25 October 2019 The North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is expanding the use of ‘virtual’ consultations making it easier for Western Australians to meet with health care professionals at a time and a place convenient for them. Whether that’s from home, or even from a quiet room at work, NMHS is promoting the use of telehealth not just for regional patients, but for those in metropolitan areas too. Patients simply download a free app, connect to the internet from any suitable device, and login with the details provided to undertake their video consultation, meaning there’s no need for physical attendance at hospital. NMHS Telehealth Manager Tania Orr said that for many patients, the travel time and inconvenience of attending outpatient appointments at a hospital is often a barrier. “The reality is most of our patients have access to a video enabled device and the inte... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 30 September 2019 Meet Rebecca Grant, our deserving Employee of the Month (September) for the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group. As the Occupational Therapy Coordinator at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Rebecca was nominated by her colleagues as she embodies the qualities of a strong manager and trusted leader. Rebecca also exemplifies the NMHS values of respect, excellence, equity and integrity in both her patient care and interactions with her peers. Congratulations Rebecca! A special thanks to our generous sponsors:Paywise Salary Packaging,HESTA,SmartsalaryandStatePlus. 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