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Amanda Fleming, Accredited Nurse in General Medicine (left) and Bernadette (Bernie) Fernandez, Nurse Unit Manager for General Medicine (right) providing patient care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Researcher Profile Dr Stuart Callary “Personally, I would like to say a sincere Dr Stuart Callary is Senior Medical thank you to all Scientist for the Department of donors to the RAH Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Research Fund.” Adelaide Hospital and a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Dr Stuart Callary Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, . His research Welcome and a warm ‘thank you’ to our wonderful donors and supporters. focusses on improving outcomes for patients undergoing total hip Despite the many challenges we have all faced this year, your commitment replacement (THR) and surgery has not wavered. We all feel so very fortunate to have your continued to treat lower limb fractures. support for the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Research Fund. He has just received the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) In this issue of RAH Researcher, This is a time in history when we have Many of you, as former nurses yourselves, Research Fund’s three-year the team has carefully collated a relied heavily on the combined efforts of will particularly enjoy our journey ‘back in range of entertaining and informative our frontline workers and ‘behind the time’ on pages 8 and 9 as we explore how Mary Overton Fellowship. stories that I’m sure you will enjoy! scenes’ teams to keep our community safe. nursing uniforms have changed over the So as a special tribute to the many people years. It’s hard to imagine our 2020 nursing Celebrating International Year of the Nurse who impact our lives every day, in this team sporting starched white caps with and Midwife 2020 has provided us with an issue we go behind the scenes and talk to streamers! What is unique about your research? How will your research make a My research could reduce the likelihood of hip ideal opportunity to shine a spotlight on the ‘quiet achievers’. My research uses a special x-ray real difference? replacement patients having to undergo the incredible dedication of our frontline I encourage you to take a moment to technique called radiostereometric In Australia, 35,000 patients have revision surgery, usually caused by implant workers. To support this great work, we You’ll hear about the RAH Facilities Team recognise the many ways the RAH analysis (RSA), which measures implant THR surgery every year.1 New implants loosening, fracture, dislocation or infection; will be offering Nursing Scholarships to on page 15; our volunteers on page 7 and Research Fund is able to make a difference, movement 20 times more accurately continue to be introduced and early improve the assessment of new implants and enable our nurses to have a greater impact read a fascinating first-hand account of thanks to your generosity and kindness. than normal x-rays. clinical assessment is vital. surgical techniques and; improve mobility and and improve patient experiences at our how the COVID-19 Screening Clinic was set So as I love to say, make yourself a cuppa, function for patients after surgery to treat in . up at the RAH in just 18 hours on page 6. pop your feet up and enjoy the read. If a patient has received an inferior I am very excited to expand pelvic and leg fractures. On page 3 you’ll meet talented Researcher, performing implant it is important to measurements of implants and fracture Nurses devote their lives to care Dr Stuart Callary and on page 10, we determine this sooner rather than later fragments under weight-bearing loads How important is the RAH Research Fund? – to avoid pain and compromised mobility. using our novel RSA technique. We are for others and are always there share a research update from Associate Personally, I would like to say a sincere thank Professor Shilpa Jesudason, whose Using RSA, we can determine if a hip international leaders using these very you to all donors to the RAH Research Fund. for you and your family when implant will become loose within two sensitive measurements. Results from complex research study, INJECT was Julie Raynes The RAH is an internationally renowned centre you need them most. We hope generously supported by our donor years. We are currently monitoring over our clinical studies have enormous for orthopaedic research and this research Fundraising Manager 400 total hip replacement (THR) patients potential to explain why some you will now be able to show your community after a report in our CALHN and opportunities such as the Mary Overton support in return. last issue of RAH Researcher. with RSA measurements. implants become loose and some Fellowship would not be possible without fractures do not heal. such financial support.

2 1 Source: Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry 20th Annual Report, 2019 3 different countries, she has frequently had Amanda Fleming is another passionate nurse “We would sincerely ideas she believes would make her patients who cares deeply about making her patients appreciate any gifts feel even better. feel comfortable and happy. Amanda has worked her way up to the qualification of from donors towards “As part of our planning for patient discharge, Accredited Nurse at the RAH after beginning Nursing Scholarships, we discuss the care and support that is her nursing journey with a VET Course in Year so we can further improve needed upon returning home, with both the 11 and 12. patient and their family. I’d like to have a patient experience.” special ‘after care’ package to add to this “Every day is different in the General Bernadette (Bernie) Fernandez, process, such as more resources to help Medicine ward – you never know what the Nurse Unit Manager for General Medicine patients understand how to take good care day will hold,” she said. at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) . of themselves, along with extra telehealth follow up calls if needed. Her next goal is to achieve her Registered Nursing qualification, which will take a “I would also like to have a wardrobe of further two years of study. “I have always comfortable clothes available for those been fascinated with the complexities of the patients who do not have family who can heart and brain, so maybe one day I might be provide a fresh set of clothes and working in the Neurology ward or Intensive appropriate footwear during their stay in Care Unit,” she said. hospital and at discharge. It would be a real Nurses Bernadette (Bernie) Fernandez (left) and Amanda Fleming (right) providing patient care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. comfort to patients to know they can leave Amanda says that each nurse in General the hospital in new, clean clothes.” Medicine has a ‘portfolio’ responsibility and Nursing Scholarships spends time considering ideas to improve patient care and experience. Help our nurses improve patient experiences Amanda Fleming, Accredited Nurse in One of Amanda’s most recent Thank you for General Medicine. initiatives was a palliative care box Our nurses have patient care and enabling our nurses to make an even greater so Bernie knew this was what she wanted to developed to provide extra comfort your generous for palliative care patients on her ward, experience at the heart of impact on the health of our state, for you do with her life, too. and your loved ones. containing relaxing music on CDs, support. everything they do, and many “I have always had a passion for helping other a special blanket and essential oils. nurses have fantastic ideas to Dedicated nurses like Bernadette (Bernie) people and making a difference in their lives. When Amanda recently added these Fernandez, Nurse Unit Manager for General I enjoy bringing happiness to those in need,” little touches to the room of a patient improve patient care even further. Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital said Bernie. in her care, she said the patient and When you support the (RAH) and Amanda Fleming, Accredited family were extremely grateful. RAH Research Fund and our To help make some of these ideas a reality, Nurse in General Medicine are “I love working with my new Nursing Scholarships, and celebrate International Year of the Nurse enthusiastically waiting for the opportunity team to bring joy and “I would love to see the palliative care and Midwife 2020, South Australian nurses to suggest their own ideas. box as a special feature across all wards, your generosity will change now have the opportunity to be awarded comfort to my patients and for those times when patients and lives, helping support Nursing Scholarships to develop new For Bernie, a career in nursing was ‘meant make them feel better.” families need additional comfort and innovations and advances in patient care. to be’. Both of her parents are health a few touches that feel like ‘home’,” South Australians in our The best ideas, chosen by a highly qualified professionals, and her two sisters are nurses, Bernie says that over her many years of said Amanda. hospitals and community. panel, will be funded for development, nursing, working across different wards in Click here to donate today! 4 5 “Since the day we opened on 5 March, we have swabbed over 15,400 patients.” Craig Robinson Gaynor and Lorraine Volunteers with

Craig Robinson, Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager, Central hearts of gold Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN).

The RAH COVID-19 Clinic Calm at a time of crisis

When Craig Robinson, Outpatient and Infection Prevention Control Unit, Clinical and we had to adapt and improve as Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager, Central Worker Health Service and the RAH Stores we progressed. To this day we are still Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), and Facilities Management teams. making improvements,” said Craig. “We Gaynor Edgecombe (left) and Lorraine Woods (right). got the call to establish a COVID-19 have worked closely with Infection Screening Clinic at the Royal Adelaide For the first two or three weeks, Craig Control, and Infectious Diseases, SA Health Hospital (RAH), he had just over 18 hours said everyone was working 12-14 hour Communicable Disease Control Branch Lorraine Woods and Gaynor Edgecombe “You don’t have to be paid to make a “Being a volunteer allows you to make it happen. days, seven days a week and constantly and CALHN Incident Management Team to are two of our beloved volunteers at difference in the world. It is a privilege to grow into a better version of fine tuning and adjusting procedures. discuss and escalate issues as required.” the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). to be a volunteer,” said Lorraine. yourself. As soon as you extend “We had to find a space, work out procedures, All nursing staff have volunteered to work Here’s your chance to get to know develop protocols, get all of our technology in the clinic and continue to wear full PPE Craig has shared learnings with other these wonderful women. “I became a volunteer to help me with a help to others, you help yourself.” systems built, help relocate those people in and undergo regular health checks. clinics via a SA Health COVID-19 network. long transition into retirement,” Gaynor Gaynor Edgecombe the space we acquired, obtain all stock and The group meet weekly to discuss “After 50 years of nursing, in both Australia said. “A family member was admitted to consumables and find staff to work in the “Since the day we opened on 5 March, improvements and reflections. and overseas, I couldn’t possibly have left hospital after a very serious emergency “We all need to care for one another so clinic – all in 18 hours,” said Craig. we have swabbed over 15,400 patients the profession completely. I trained at the and so many people were involved in the we can build and maintain a healthy, and sent only 100 patients to the “I’d like to express my thanks to the CALHN old RAH, so I wanted to give back to the process of care and support. I remember strong society – volunteering is a “In my 31-year career I have never seen (ED) for follow up Executive and Incident Management team, hospital and the community after my early thinking - I want to show my thanks in a wonderful way to achieve this,” a response set up so rapidly,” he said. investigations. Our role has been critical Outpatients Management team, Spotless years of training,” said Lorraine. very concrete and meaningful way. Lorraine said. in reducing the load on ED and General and Celsus and of course, the CALHN This monumental task involved an Practitioners and easing public concerns nursing staff from OPD and other Programs “I have a curious mind and a factual brain “Volunteering within the health sector is Lorraine and Gaynor enjoy greeting exemplary support team across the with education and information provided who got on board and volunteered in – something that has been invaluable as a very important to me. It gives me insight guests at our Behind the Microscope hospital, including the CALHN Executive when they attend the clinic. unknown circumstances. I can’t even put volunteer guide at the RAH! I also lead into how the system is used by people events. When these events resume, team, Outpatient Management team and into words their value and how incredibly induction day tours for new volunteer every day, and it is important to reach out make sure you say hello to these very Outpatient Department (OPD) nursing staff, “I am really proud of the way everyone got professional they have been.” trainees at our wonderful hospital. to others in any positive way we can. special volunteers! RAH partners Celsus and Spotless, the involved. This was a complete unknown, I really love it.” 6 7 The comfortable, practical and casual uniforms our Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) nurses wear today would be quite startling to nurses of the past, who wore crisply starched aprons and collars, a modest ‘walking out’ uniform when Back in time Nurse uniforms through the years leaving hospital grounds and caps with streamers! Information provided courtesy of the RAH Heritage Office.

1870 1890s-1916 1920s 1937 1960s 1970s 1970s-1990s In 2020 The first trained nurses, Below: Trainee Nurse Alice The Student Nurse The Staff Nurse uniform The white starched All of our Nursing staff possibly emigrants Jackson wearing her walking basic uniform was a was a blue and white apron was discarded wear practical dark from England, started out uniform over her trainee pink and white cotton nurse uniform, with nieces cotton check dress, and the new uniform for blue short sleeved top at the ‘Adelaide Lorna and Connie Gill, 1910. check dress, buttoned button through white the Student Nurse was a and pants, made of Hospital’. The nurses’ to the waist with short shift dress with belt and pink check uniform with breathable cotton, known uniform was white cap sleeves. The dress was white shank buttons white stitched-on cotton as ‘scrubs’. Our modern and long white bibbed mid-calf length and in from neck to hem and collar and cuffs, later day nurses appreciate apron over a long skirt. later years gradually separate starched collar replaced by a fine pink the ease of movement shortened, though not and cuffs, attached striped cotton/polyester and comfort of these above knee level, worn with safety pins. The dress. For night duty or garments that allow them with black stockings uniform included a the classroom, a long- to focus on their most and black shoes. The white starched cap with sleeved, round-necked important task – the care separate white collar a deep turned-back pink windcheater. In the of our patients. and cuffs were lightly starched in early years brim, made up with two late 1970s, the white but later stiffly starched. white shank buttons and cap was discarded. After The uniform included a attached with two hair 1977, black stockings clips, along with fawn were optional, the white cone starched cap, The Registered Nurse stockings and brown outcome of a dispute a rectangular piece of uniform was a white shoes or white stockings over the cost of calico, held in place with dress with a zip or button and white shoes. purchasing stockings. four white hair-clips. fastening down the front, 3/4 sleeves, white belt Male Student and with white buttons. The Victorian era social sleeves could be fastened etiquette required a Registered Nurses wore suitable uniform for a white polyester/cotton, using white buttons, RAH nurses leaving the short sleeved “Ben Casey” cuff links or cuff links of grounds. The ‘walking top with three buttons choice. Nurses wore a out’ uniform, also across the right shoulder, red hip-length cape with introduced by Matron four buttons on the right Royal Adelaide Hospital Above: Matron Thackthwaite, Thackthwaite, was a side, white polyester/ embroidered emblem London Hospital graduate black cap with streamers cotton trousers, black and by the late 1980s, a introduced strict uniform socks and shoes. A dark dark navy windcheater, standards for Adelaide and wide white bands Above: Recently qualified Hospital, based on the tied under the chin, and Registered Nurses appointed to blue blazer could be worn along with white British nursing uniform. a cape style long dress. the new role of Staff Nurse. when not at the bedside. stockings and white shoes.

8 9 Campaign Follow-up “I am so grateful for the support of the RAH Research Fund and my dedicated team, who are all so committed to making dialysis more comfortable and successful for our patients.” Associate Professor Shilpa Jesudason Associate Professor Shilpa Jesudason checking on patient, Elias Iliopolous.

Ross Fowler and Cynthia Henderson at the RAH Research Fund Newsagency. Cynthia and Ross working in the newsagency Thanks to you, managing needle fear will soon be easier at the old RAH in the early 1990s. In our last issue of RAH Researcher we has commenced. Funds raised from your Thirty years of smiles and support introduced you to Associate Professor donations have employed a Research On 12 November 1990, the doors of our and has wonderful memories of 30 years and customers and hopes to have Shilpa Jesudason and INJECT, a complex Project Officer and Clinical Psychologist, Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Research of service to the RAH community. some original team members back in to research study dedicated to improving who will develop new strategies from Fund Newsagency swung open for the celebrate. Look out for some birthday management of needle fear, an everyday research findings. first time… so in 2020, we’re celebrating “Times have certainly changed since we celebration photos in our next issue. reality for the thousands of Australians first opened in the 90s, especially the “Our team has already conducted interviews our 30th birthday! receiving haemodialysis for End-stage newspapers we offer,” said Cynthia. “In To show their appreciation to our front with 17 dialysis nurses and 15 dialysis kidney disease (ESKD) every week. When the Newsagency opened at the old the early days we had three SA line workers, especially our nurses, the patients about their experiences. These “New patients are understandably, RAH, it was decided this was an excellent newspapers delivered per day – The RAH Research Fund Newsagency team has “Needle distress is a common and troubling insights will inform psychological strategies quite terrified. There are high opportunity for a fundraising venture Advertiser as a broadsheet and two issues dedicated their 2019/20 profits to support problem among patients who get treatment and nurse education. Now we can work levels of miscanulation in the first under the Hospital portfolio. Since then, of The News. Ward sellers would do two Nursing Scholarships. You can read more for their kidney disease, who require frequent hard to address this debilitating and few weeks of dialysis and Newsagency sales have raised more than rounds of the wards every day, cheerfully about Nursing Scholarships on page 4. and prolonged exposure to needles as part of unrecognised problem,” said Associate patients become rigid with fear $2 million to benefit research, with calling out “Newspapers, magazines!”. therapy. There are 25,000 Australians living Professor Jesudason. that those needles aren’t going thanks to people like you. with ESKD1 who are treated with dialysis or a to be put in successfully.” – Nurse “We are very proud to have served the The study team will be joined by Luke transplant and it is heartbreaking to have The first Newsagency manager was Ross Hospital community, patients and visitors Royal Adelaide Hospital Newsagency Macauley, who is not only a patient “It’s pretty frightening. I get nervous such fear associated with critical treatment,” Fowler, assisted by our very own Cynthia for 30 years and contribute to world-class Level 3, adjacent to public dining area partner, having successfully received a before I’m going on (to dialysis) said Associate Professor Jesudason. Henderson. When Ross retired in 2011, medical research and patient care.” Mon to Fri 7.30am to 5.30pm, kidney transplant, but is also undertaking and even the night before, the day Cynthia was the perfect person to take over Sat 9am to 4pm Now thanks to the generosity of our a Masters in Health Psychology, which will before, I’m thinking about it.” the role. Cynthia is now our longest serving Cynthia is looking forward to an ‘in- Closed Sunday and Public Holidays donor community, the INJECT pilot study focus on this study into needle fear. – ESKD Patient RAH Research Fund Newsagency employee, store party’ on 12 November for staff

10 1 Source: ANZDATA Registry. 40th Report, Chapter 4: Haemodialysis. Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry, Adelaide, Australia. 2018 11 We are so grateful to the many corporate Recognising our wonderful supporters who have shown their support and appreciation for our frontline workers during frontline workers the challenging circumstances of COVID-19, as well as helping celebrate International Year of the Nurse and Midwife 2020. Thank you all so much for making our frontline workers feel very special! Trek of Iconic South Australian skincare company, Jurlique thoughtfully donated 1000 rose hand creams to our nurses. With some of the hardest working hands in a lifetime the world on deck here, this was such a wonderful treat! “Knowing the impact of continual washing and Raising funds sanitising on the hands, we hope this will help to for cancer nourish and bring a moment of calm,” said Jurlique Marketing Director, Siobhan Fildes. research Several team members were also spoilt with gorgeous make up gift packs, thanks to “Our aim is to help fund a cure for cancer the generosity of Mecca International. 1000 rose hand creams were donated by Jurlique. as our family has been impacted greatly with The demands placed upon our frontline workers this illness. We don’t want any other family to Ready meals were donated by Slendier. certainly works up a hunger and we were fortunate to go through what we have gone through.” Matthew Wright have had some delicious food items delivered, too. Grant Evans (left), Matthew Wright (centre) and Kate Evans (right). 1. Yummy pizzas from Basilico Café Prospect and a $1000 donation from their staff Matthew Wright and his family have a very local MP The Hon Blair Boyer, Redwood (including ‘Big Red’), raising over $36,000 special relationship with the Royal Park IGA and Drakes Supermarket, who split for the RAH Research Fund. 2. A lip-smacking, nutritious range of ready meals Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Research Fund, the electricity bill in recognition of the joy from Slendier, perfect to ‘heat and eat’ after a inspired by personal loss. We are inspired the display brings.” Matthew also encourages his co-workers at long day at work and humbled by everything this Makesafe Traffic Management (MTM) (SA) wonderfully generous family has done to The Wrights ‘United We Trek’ fundraiser, in to recycle their bottles and cans to support 3. An incredible 95,000 chocolate eggs from Lindt, 2016, had a particularly poignant dedication the RAH Research Fund. The company has which were received with delight by frontline support cancer research, having sadly lost several family members to cancer. – initially to Matthew’s mother-in-law, but made regular donations from their recycling workers across the Royal Adelaide Hospital, then also to their beloved grandfather, who efforts towards rare cancer research since The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead ‘Wright’s Christmas Lights’ has become an lost his battle with cancer just one month 2018 with the kind support of MTM (SA) staff. Rehabilitation Hospital, St Margaret’s Hospital Adelaide institution and a highly successful before the Trek began. and Glenside Health Service. fundraiser, raising $1,769 for rare cancer “As a family, we feel very privileged to have research since 2018. This labour of love This grueling 440km walk took place over raised these funds. Our aim is to help fund Our thanks also to One Stop Warehouse for a 14 days, from Dalhousie Springs to Birdville a cure for cancer as our family has been donation of $1000 and Bobby Chang and Vivienne features 110 sets of lights, two snow machines and a full-size sleigh! across the Simpson Desert. Trekkers impacted greatly with this illness. We don’t Court Trading for a donation of $10,000. These Matthew Wright, Grant Evans and want any other family to go through what big-hearted donations have been directed towards “Thousands of people visit our display every Kate Evans crossed 1200 sand dunes we have gone through,” said Matthew. COVID-19 research projects at the RAH. year and we have amazing support from 12 13 Dr Adriana Le (Thanh-Thao) Consultant The Facilities Team A special thank immunologist and allergist. Dr Le’s team you to our dedicated will present their research on ‘Jack jumper’ ant venom immunotherapy and Facilities Team for all basophil activation testing for allergy the work they do behind diagnosis at RAHsearch 2020. Our quiet the scenes to keep us safe and ensure hospital operations run achievers smoothly. behind the scenes

Elke Kropf, Director of Operational Services CALHN

Tackling COVID-19 head-on has been Q. When news broke about COVID-19, Q. What were some of the main logistical an incredible undertaking at Central what were your first steps? challenges? Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) A. The Facilities Team developed Access A. In a short period of time, the Facilities Team hospital sites include the Royal Management plans for each CALHN site responded in multiple ways; Adelaide Hospital (RAH), The Queen that aligned with CALHN’s response to the • ensured adequate hand sanitiser was available Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead pandemic. They developed traffic flow plans and fully stocked at all entrances and lift wells, Rehabilitation Centre, St Margaret’s so that COVID-19 patients, and those at to encourage increased hand hygiene Hospital and Glenside Health Services. risk, had separate entry and exit points and • supported accessibility to Personal Protective RAHsearch will showcase the world-class research and passion, On the frontline, our health professionals did not unnecessarily cross paths with staff, Equipment (PPE) supplies with ample stock RAHsearch is talent and achievements of researchers from the Royal Adelaide visitors or patients; they quickly installed on hand Hospital (RAH) to the local community and this year - the world! have had to step up like never before to care for our community. But working new signage and awareness materials for • ensured all external tenants across all CALHN going virtual! This free event will be held from 12 - 14 October 2020. Attendees quietly away in the background, in each site and led access control to certain sites were kept informed and complied with will have the opportunity to connect with world-class RAH corridors, store rooms and offices you entrances, ensuring all arrivals flowed past COVIDSafe guidelines, and researchers and learn more about the outstanding work never see, is another dedicated group designated screening checkpoints. • worked closely with our contracted provider and in-house support services staff to ensure RAHsearch, which is part of the they are doing to help deliver better patient outcomes. of people – the Facilities Team, helping The team also responded to the decant ensure our hospitals run like clockwork. that cleaning standards were adhered to and annual Showcase Week for Central The much-anticipated event will feature a range of informative strategy plan, which required rapid maintained throughout this period. Adelaide Local Heath Network sessions covering the latest research on COVID-19, treating trauma We spoke to Elke Kropf, Director of relocation of patients within the RAH as well as from the RAH to other CALHN sites, Q. How did the team contribute to (CALHN), is going virtual in 2020. and emergencies, cancer therapies and inflammatory disorders. Operational Services CALHN, about how the Facilities Team has worked enabling the RAH to be a COVID-19 specific maintaining a calm, supportive environment? The RAH Research Fund is delighted to be an official sponsor behind the scenes to ensure the safety response location. Since March, the team A. The Facilities Team responded to staff and of this year’s event. of patients, staff and visitors and the has continued to refine the plans and public requests in a timely and efficient manner respond in an agile and adaptive manner. Register now at: rah.sa.gov.au/rahsearch smooth operation of hospital activities whilst always having patient safety front of mind. during this challenging time. This provided a sense of trust in what was an uncertain time for many throughout the network. 14 15 Here’s your chance to say a Thank you heartfelt ‘thank you’ to celebrate the for going the incredible efforts of our nurses and distance frontline workers.

Every day, our nurses and frontline workers in SA hospitals Did you know that every SA nurse travels an We loved hearing tribute stories from patients, are stepping forward and average of 13,000 steps or 9.5 kms in a shift? family members and community fundraisers, delivering an exceptional It’s a challenging daily journey to ensure you all playing their part to raise funds. Scrubs was standard of care. and your family are safe and comfortable. spotted all over the city on his walks. Members Maybe you or a loved one of our nursing community took part, creating This year, the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) has been in hospital recently, step challenges between different Research Fund created a unique way to say or you’d like to express your departments. One creative participant even ‘thanks’ to our nurses and mark International gratitude for treatment tap danced her way to a great step tally! Year of the Nurse and Midwife 2020. and follow up care you’ve While we are still collating our final total, we experienced in the past. The Go the Distance Challenge, held from 24 know that more than $5,000 has been raised August to 6 September, was a great way to If you would like to send a already - a fantastic start to our fundraising keep fit, pay tribute to our nurses and raise personal contribution towards efforts for Nursing Scholarships. much-needed funds for Nursing Scholarships Nursing Scholarships along that will help develop exciting new innovations Scholarship recipients will go on to pitch their with your heartfelt message, in patient care. ‘Big Idea’, a new way to bring greater comfort we would be so grateful. and care to patients in South Australian Many dedicated RAH Research Fund To get involved hospitals including the RAH, The Queen supporters signed up for the challenge to show Simply write your message of Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation their appreciation and support. Watching thanks on the enclosed heart Hospital, St Margaret’s Hospital and participants take to Adelaide’s streets and bike and return to RAH Research Glenside Health Service. paths, enthusiastically matching their steps Fund (along with your kind with our nurses (and trying to keep pace with Thank you all for your love and support for donation, if you choose) everyone’s favourite bear, Scrubs) was a truly SA nurses and for going the distance! in the reply paid envelope. inspiring fortnight for us all!

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