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the 21 SEPTEMBER 2012DR — CENTRAL QUEENSLAND HOSPITAL FT AND HEALTH SERVICE Team CQ Health steps out in Spring Classic More than 70 Queensland Health and CQ Medicare Local staff, friends and supporters joined up as Team CQ Health in last weekend’s CQ Physio Group Spring Classic at CQ University. Team CQ Health runners and walkers stepped out in their exclusive race singlets and had access to the chill-out zone for pre and post-run nutrition, advice and pre-event strapping. The Spring Classic was a sell-out event, with more than 400 competitors in the 5km walk/run, 10km run and half marathon (21km). Team CQ Health’s winners were: Half marathon: 1st Anthony Chapman, 2nd Andrew Bailey, 3rd Samantha Bailey. 10km: 1st Jean-Pierre Meyer, 2nd Hilary White, 3rd Danielle Brewer. 5km: 1st Allan Thompson, 2nd Stephen Waller, 3rd Tanya Fry. Anthony, Jean-Pierre and Allan will all receive a special prize. Andrew Bailey from CQ Hos- Andrew’s wife Saman- pital and Health Service HR tha from CQ Medicare Dr Anthony Chapman from Rockhampton Hospital was the first crosses the line after running Local finished not far Team CQ Health member to cross the line in the half marathon. the half marathon. behind. http://philaustin.photomerchant.net/ the DR FT Team CQ Health members step it out at the start of the 5km/10km events. Official team photographer Alesha Witt. Tracey Sweeney from Queensland Health and Jade Hornsby from CQ Medi- care Local were in Team CQ Health. Debby Munns, Jody Philp, Julie West and Gavin Mann represent Team CQ Health. Rebecca Stephenson from Qld Health Team CQ Health members had access to an exclusive Chill-Out Tent. ran the 5km event. 2 the DR FT Special staff at Emerald Kimberley Cranston is the Administration Officer who covers phones and front reception at the Louisa Dufty is the Director of Nursing/Operations Manager Emerald Hospital. Kimberley is seen here sporting at Emerald Hospital. She is pictured here on RUOK? Day, last her pink shirt for “Pink Shirt Friday” which is held Thursday, with her gift from the staff and clients of the Emer- every Friday to support next year’s “Are We There ald Hospital which stated that “UROK”! Yet?” Relay for Life Team. If only we all looked this Louisa puts tremendous energy into her role and is a huge good in a pink shirt, Kimberley! support and mentor to all. Free Go Kart tickets up for grabs! Rockhampton Hospital Social Service. Note, Social Club mem- Club has FREE passes to give bers get in free anyway, so this away to non-members to the offer is for non-members only. next social event - the popular Just email DavidA_Brown@ Go Karts night at Kenrose Park health.qld.gov.au and the first on Saturday, October 6. (See ten replies will WIN! the flyer on Page xx for all the Go Winners will be notified next Kart night details.) week. Giveaway: FIVE family passes as This is a good chance to see how well as FIVE single tickets. much fun Social Club members First-in, best-dressed; open have. It’s a great way to meet to everyone in the Central your colleagues from different Queensland Hospital and Health departments. 3 the DR FT September was a busy month for Mental Health Services around the district. September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day. An in-service was organised and delivered in Rockhampton Mental Health with outlying regions video-conferencing in. More than 30 participants came and listened to the presentations. Four hot topics around suicide were discussed during the sixty minute presentation, including: Statistics around the world to the region, Suicide & Evidence Based Prac- tice, Suicide Prevalence among Children & Youth and Access to Allied Psychological Services. A special thank you to Peter Bothams, Nicole Cooper and Stephanie Lawton for sharing their knowledge on this social issue. Vicki Rhodes and Susan Campbell from Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service make time for a cuppa Staff from the Maternity Unit at Rockhampton Hospital get a chance to have afternoon on R U OK? Day last Thursday. tea with Susan Fleming (second left) from Mental Health Willie George (light blue) with CQID staff have a brief chat about ways they can improve services in the community for Yvonne and Bernadette from Helem Yumba with Suicide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region. Risk Assessment Officer Camelia Perkins. Mental Health celebrates R U OK Day? A simple question like R U OK? can Hot beverages and cups were services they offered in the community. save a life. As many are aware, R U provided to various departments in More than three dozen cupcakes were OK Day is a national day of public Rockhampton and Yeppoon hospitals. baked and distributed during the day awareness dedicated to helping reduce The Perinatal Mental Health and to other service providers. Australia’s suicide rates. Suicide Prevention Project Officers A special thank you to Kristy Stewart for The fourth annual R U OK Day was provided a brief in-service about self donating her time and amazing baking recognised across Australia on care to the Maternity Ward. skills for the day. September 13. The Indigenous Health Workers from The main objective of the day is to Mental Health made contact with CQID, If you would like to find further encourage all Australians to have a Helem Yumba, Buderoo Employment resources to share with others, please catch-up with someone and promote Options, Bidgerdii and Darumbal go to: http://www.ruokday.com/ good mental health among us all. Youth Services to learn more about the 4 the DR FT Another accolade for Rocky’s legendary nurse educator CQUniversity academic and MASK-EDTM and Pup-EdTM simulation Rockhampton Hospital paediatric packages. She has previously won nurse Associate Professor Kerry the equivalent award in 2008. Reid-Searl has earned a national “These Citation Awards re-affirm “Citation for Outstanding the crucial role teachers and staff Contributions to Student Learning”, play delivering quality education in the Australian Office for Learning and improving the student and Teaching awards for 2012, learning experience in Australian announced this week by Higher universities,” Senator Evans said. Education Minister Senator Chris “A university education is about Evans. more than text books and exams Assoc Prof Reid-Searl will be is for sustained excellence in the - these initiatives will improve presented with her award and a creation of a highly imaginative the overall learning experience $10,000 prize, at the Brisbane simulation teaching technique, which is necessary for students to Convention Centre on October 9. using human-like props and aimed participate successfully in higher She is among 152 Citation Award at preparing nursing students education.” winners across Australia. for practice. It recognises her Congratulations Kerry - you truly are Rockhampton-based Kerry’s award international leadership with the an inspiration! Michelle Ferguson, Employment Relation Advisor with the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Now here’s something you don’t see every day ... Neal Service Human Resource Department, celebrated Laracy from Building Engineering and Maintenance her graduation with a Master of Management Service was seen vacuuming in the Paediatric Unit at (Human Resources) at CQ University yesterday. She is Rockhampton Hospital this week after making some pictured here with her proud sons Tristan and Lewis. construction mess. The girls thought it was photo Congratulations Michelle! worthy, proving real men do vacuum. 5 the DR FT Coat of Arms replaces Queensland Government logo The Queensland Government has Below is the timeline to use as a guide to approved a phased approach to follow when transitioning from the logo move from the Queensland Govern- to the Coat of Arms. It is important to note ment logo to the Queensland Coat this is a guide only and any transition of Arms as the Government’s identi- should occur in line with the most cost fier. All Hospital and Health Ser- effective methods. vices are required to comply with Queensland Government Corporate Coat of Arms on any new items where no cost is incurred: Immediate Identity. • Websites Any new stationery and marketing • Electronic media • Advertising and communication material de- • New material (eg printed documents, signage, uniforms) veloped must use the Queensland Coat of Arms. All existing material Replacement of the corporate logo on all no cost materials 4 weeks including: should be phased out through • Queensland Government websites natural attrition and via the most • Internal desktop templates (ie Word-based stationery) cost-effective means. Any existing stocks should be exhausted before Replacement of the corporate logo on materials including: (It is antici- • Printed stationery pated print purchasing new materials. • Print material stock will be A short style guide has been exhausted developed for the use of the Coat within 12 of Arms, and can be downloaded months) along with the Coat of Arms files Replacement of the looto on longer-life materials, including: 3 years from http://premiers.govnet.qld. • Backdrops and banners gov.au/corporate-id/index.html. • Reports and publications • Apparel and merchandise (staff uniforms and lanyards) Replacement of the corporate logo on signage, including: 10 years • Road • Building • Office • Plaques • Permanent displays Easy way to use the correct Corporate Visual Identity For loads of helpful hints and templates using the “look and feel” of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, go to the local QHEPS page and click on “Communications and Publications” ... there is a document outlining our Cor- porate Visual Identity that will be very helpful. You can also go to the CQ Tem- plates Portal for templates for everything from agendas and briefing notes to Fact Sheets and PowerPoints.