Team CQ Health Steps out in Spring Classic

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.

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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. http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/cqld/ comms/templates/ http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/cqld/ comms/documents/identity.pdf 6 the DR FT GARS patients ‘adopt’ new crane The patients of the Geriatric and Rehabilitation Service have been close neighbours with the construction crew for several months. Patients became close friends with the previous crane and decided to become god-parents to the new crane who they have watched grow from a fledgling into a full sized creature of strength and grace. The patients were unable to participate in the official Name the Crane Competition (due to the age limit). However they were motivated to participate in a “nickname the crane” competition. The winner of the GARS nickname the crane competition is Mr James Richardson with “Mundagudda” which translates into “The white serpent or The Creator”. He is pictured here receiving his winning certificate from Chris Crawford. ity has been a little on the noisy adult during the rest of the con- Not to be outdone GARS staff also side (like most teenagers). How- struction period. offered up a nickname. This was ever the crane’s adventures have The Official Crane Name will be un- won jointly by Dr Beres Joyner and been a constant source of delight veiled at an open day in the GARS Jess Judd who independently pro- and wonder to patients. They look car park from 9.30am-11.30am posed the name “CraneIam.” forward to watching the crane grow tomorrow (Sept 22). Everyone is From time to time the crane’s activ- in to a productive and responsible welcome to attend! Postcards address mental health messages Regular Drift readers will know the 1000 Postcards Project is well under way leading up to Mental Health Week (October 7-13). Postcard-sized artwork is designed to celebrate life and all it has to offer, using the themes Get Connected. Stay Involved. Be Active. The postcards will be displayed around Rockhampton in Mental Health Week, including libraries, schools, TAFE and other venues. The project aims to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing and encourage participation in life-enhancing lifestyles and strategies. Members of the community have been con- tributing to the project at Stockland Rock- Kelly McKenna (Emmaus College) and Child and Youth Mental hampton. The final stall at Stockland will be Health Service Occupational Therapist Nardu Anderson show some next Tuesday from 10am-4pm, so if you’re of the artworks created for 1000 Postcards stall at Stockland. keen to contribute pop on over. 7 the DR FT Paint the town pink! October is Breast Cancer Aware- send in photos of your dressed-up ness Month and the BreastScreen team/unit for publication in The Queensland team is challenging ev- Drift (send to Julie-Anne_West). eryone to decorate their work areas The girls have a big month of activi- in pink to raise awareness. ties planned to boost promotion of Brochures or posters are available the service, so keep an eye out. for display if you require (just con- All women aged between 50 and 69 tact BreastScreen to arrange); and years are strongly encouraged to the BreastScreen team is offering have a free breast screen every two a special prize of a home-cooked years. Women aged 40 to 49 and package of goodies for the best dis- over 70 are also eligible to attend play. (Check with your line manager for free - just call 13 20 50 to make before taking part.) Make sure you your booking.

Special award recognises dedication Indigenous Health Worker Jesse James was recognised with a special award at the recent Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander Staff Forum at Dreamtime Cultural Centre. Unfortunately, Jesse was unable to collect his award on the night, so his colleagues in Biloela held a special ceremony this week, where Rural Director of Nursing Ellen Palmer made the presentation. Jesse’s award was for dedication and professionalism in the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. He has worked hard to develop strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Biloela, through his dedication to learning and commitment to his role. Congratulations Jesse! 8 the DR FT Workshops help Mental Health workers Last week the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning (QCMHL) held two Clinical Supervision Workshops in Rockhampton. There was a one-day “Introduction to Clinical Supervision Workshop” and a two-day “Clinical Supervisor’s Workshop”. Clinical supervision is a designated interaction between two or more practitioners within a safe and supportive environment, which enables a process of reflective, critical analysis of care, to ensure quality consumer services. The experiential workshops were facilitated by Paul Bailey from Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning and Paul Tyler Participants of the Supervisor’s Workshop (from left): Nicole Cooper, Paul Tyler (Fa- from Central Queensland Mental cilitator), Carmelia Perkins, Lauren Wynyard, Paula Keenan, Paul Bailey (Facilitator), Health Service. Verna Halsey and Kyle Gallagher. CQ Sub- group Queensland Wound Care Association 2012

• Special Invitation to attend Educational Session: Wednesday October 10th • Time: 5.30pm. Light supper provided • Guest speaker: Dr Andrew Cartmill, Consultant Vascular Surgeon (Brisbane), VMO Mater Rockhampton. • Topic: PAD, Venous disease, lower limb vascular dysfunction. • Where: Medical Education Room Rockhampton Hospital, (off the front foyer) • Contact Jane Marshall 4920 6943 / Shirley Hewerdine 4920 6442

9 the DR FT This section is a “Bright Ideas” strategy with the aim of getting to know our staff.

If you would like to spend 60 Seconds with The Drift, email Michelle Ferguson on GroupWise.

My name is: Joshua W. Freeman

My occupation is: Acting Al- lied Health Team Leader until June 2013, but my substantive position is the Biloela Hospital Pharmacist

The unit/department I work in is: Biloela Community Health / Biloela Hospital

Away from my job I relax by: Playing bowls, going to the gym and hanging around with amazing people

Six people I would invite to din- ner (living or dead) are: Narelle Rohde, Leanne M. Pound, Sir The first album/tape/CD I When I was young I dreamed Edmund Hillary, John F. Kennedy, bought was: The Lion King that I would be: An Air Force Kate Middleton, Albert Einstein pilot My favourite song is: Here If I won Lotto I would: Buy a Comes the Sun - The Beatles My philosophy on life is: Kia lighthouse in New Zealand and kaha - Maori for “Be strong” run a sanctuary to help injured I can’t live without: My iPhone yellow-eyed penguins The best thing about working Something most people don’t for Queensland Health is: The If I was stranded on an island know about me is: I am part awesome people who work in the three things I would want Maori and have won a lawn the Banana Health Service would be: Wi-fi and iPad, a pub bowls national title in New Zea- and a barbecue land

10 (GARS carpark)

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Here is a letter of thanks from To all the lovely people that gave up their day off, gave their time Rockhampton Hospital staff and donated to the fund-raiser in my favour. member Robyn Wilkinson. The Thank you is insufficient. I can’t express my gratitude enough. Operational Department held a This money will come in handy for the possible alterations to my fund-raiser for Rob that raised car so I can drive in the New Year. $4000. This amazing effort was I would also like to thank all the people that sent cards, made achieved by many who gave up calls and sent SMSes. These all helped cheer me up. their own time to assist with I still have a little way to go and one more major operation at the cooking, selling cakes, running a end of the year. I hope to be brand new for 2013. moneyboard and selling tickets. Once again, God bless all of you. I have been told who the lovely Without your valuable assis- people were that went the extra mile for me. Thank you operational staff, catering staff and medical ward staff. tamce none of this would have Special thank you to Megan and Trudy. been possible. As you can see It would be remiss of me not to thank Jo and her crew, Maree, from Rob’s letter, your efforts and my wonderful friends in the office. made a big difference and were Marg, if only the gas stove had worked! much appreciated. It’s great to Again, Bless each of you, and I will visit in the next week or so. work in a place where colleagues Forever grateful, look out for one another! Rob Wilkinson

Morning tea fun

The Executive Services team held a morning tea to wish Rebecca Stephenson well for her upcoming wedding and honeymoon. Today was Bec’s last day for eight weeks. Her workmates presented her with a “honeymoon survival pack” to wish her well for her nup- tials and then overseas holiday.

Pictured with Rebecca are: Rhiannon Tingle, Ursula Graddon, Martina Sulic, Megan Bar- rett, Andrea Turner-Jones, Robyn Minkin, Amy O’Rourke, Larin Bligh and Theresa de Courcy.

East Street staff held their regular TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday) morning tea with a kids’ party theme. Staff tried to guess the identity of baby photos of their colleagues, and enjoyed some yummy party food. Donations Andrea Turner-Jones, Shelley Nowlan, are collected at the Steven Gall, Jody Philp, Gavin Mann, Sherryl weekly morning teas Carolyn Coleman, Lee Dawson and Leanne Shaw try Heath and Colin Bartlem. to be given to charity. to guess the staff baby photos’ identities. 12 the DR FT Healthy Choices Program welcomes Souvlaki Hut Rockhampton The Healthy Choices Program is pleased to announce that Sou- vlaki Hut Rockhampton is join- ing the program and making it easier for consumers to identify the healthier choices on their menu. The Healthy Choices Program is an initiative of Queensland Health’s Community Nutrition- ist service as part of the Chronic Diseases Program with the goal of taking the confusion out of trying to make a healthy choice when eating out. The products identified with the Healthy Choice logo are the menu items with lower fat and higher vegetable content. Souvlaki Hut is a perfect addi- tion to the program as they have a range of souvs with 7.5g of fat or less and offer souvs in two sizes making portion control easier for waistline watchers. Co-owner of Souvlaki Hut, Jose- phine Reoch, said, “We chose Souvlaki Hut largely based on the fact it offered a healthy take- away alternative. “The lamb and chicken are fresh, lean and cooked to perfection (not on a spit), and are 100% Australian. “The individually grilled pita breads are a lower carb option than buns, and allow the fresh, locally sourced salads, sauces es of poor choices in food. To celebrate our collabora- and meats to be the hero of the “We all like the convenience tion with the Healthy Choices meal.” of purchasing a meal, and the Program, Souvlaki Hut Rock- “Rhana’s Healthy Choices Pro- Healthy Choice tick takes the hampton would like to offer all gram is fantastic. guess work out of trying to Queensland Health employees “I’ve worked in health all my life choose the best option for our 10% discount when they show and have seen the consequenc- health and waistline,” Jo said. their Queensland Health ID.

13 Emergency Event Management EEM is a one-day course for medical and nursing staff involved in clinical emergencies

EEM sessions will focus on;

• Basic airway management EEM • Advanced airways management Date: • Non-technical skills Date:18/04/2012 10/10/2012 This course provides clinicians with an opportunity to review and refine their clinical and team skills. This is Location: achieved by procedural pratice and by managing “real Learning & life” critical events, using simulation equipment and Development technology. Centre - Simulation Room (off Canning Street), FillEnquiries: out the attached application form and send to: Rockhampton Post | Education and Research Unit

Darnell Building, Rockhampton Hospital Fax | (07) 4922 8543 Email | [email protected] Contact: Education and Research Unit For further information contact: For bookings contact: 4920 6290

Anne Lynam EducationShannon Roser and Research Nurse Educator PhoneEducation 4920 and 6290Research Unit Phone | 4932 5414 Phone | 4920 7032 cqhsd_education_and_research_unit@ Email | [email protected] Email | [email protected] health.qld.gov.au

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St Peter’s Concourse Enclosure tickets can be purchased from the following outlets: St. Peter’s School, Stockland Rockhampton Helpdesk, RJC, Mark Bunt Menswear, Stewarts, Moore Eyes Optometrist. Buy Tickets Online: www.trybooking.com/BMES MAJOR www.stpeterscaulﬁ eldcupraceday.com Find us on Facebook SPONSORS: stpeterscaulﬁ eldcupracedayrockhampton

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Team nominations and individual enquiries taken. To ensure a spot please have nominations or individual enquiries in by C.O.B October 10th 2012. Games played Sunday afternoon from 5.30pm. First round of competition/“Come and Try” is Sunday 14th Oct. For more info check out:

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