New Era of Care

September 2019

Campbelltown Drug Health staff

New era of care Campbelltown Drug Health “The new build allows » 1 - 7 September Service has moved into new Campbelltown Drug Health Child Protection Week state-of-the-art premises, Services, to be located within signalling Campbelltown the one facility ensuring a » 2 - 5 September Hospital’s $632 million stage streamlined, multidisciplinary Multicultural Health Week two redevelopment is well and approach to client care.” truly underway. » 5 September Drug Health Services Acting Stroke Awareness Week After more than 20 years at Operational Nurse Unit Coopers Cottage, the team Manager Wanda Brabender » 13 September was excited to move into the said staff and clients were R U OK? Day new purpose-built centre delighted with the new including expanded new premises. » 19 September consultation and treatment 9ᵗh Annual Patient Safety and Quality areas in D Block last month. “Our new centre means Awards we can achieve evidenced- Camden and Campbelltown based treatment in a positive » 20 September Hospitals General Manager custom-built environment,” Ms 13ᵗh Annual CCP Conference 2019 Alison Derrett said the new Brabender said. location would further enhance » 30 September - 25 October client care. White Ribbon Workplace survey “This is a milestone for the hospital redevelopment as Drug Health Services is the first service to move into the hospital campus,’’ Ms Derrett said. Chairman 60 seconds Message with... I would like to thank Adam Leonard. you for your hard work during the winter months What is your role? as we saw an increase I am the new Director, in demand for our People and Culture services. In particular, our (formerly known as emergency departments Workforce and have done a fantastic Development). job, delivering safe, high quality care to thousands of patients. Is staff culture something you’re passionate about? This year has been an Absolutely. A healthy workplace culture starts with insightful experience for good leadership, but every one of us has a part to Mr Sam Haddad, Chairman, play. Behind great culture is a belief that people South Western Sydney Local me, as I learn more about Health District the District, and the work are valuable and important, and that every that you do to support person does matters. When we believe this, we the health of the south show respect for one another and work well western community. I have met many staff and I have together. plans to continue executive rounding with other board members during October and November. How would you describe our culture? I have seen staff and managers who are At last month’s board meeting, we reviewed the passionate about what they do and work hard progress to date on the strategies that make up every day to provide the best possible care for the District’s Strategic Plan 2018-2021 and a lot has patients. I see an equal passion and commitment already been achieved. We also approved the Clinical in all areas of the District. Governance Framework, which is an important piece of work. What do you do for fun? I enjoy watching baseball (go New York Mets and The framework is underpinned by five core principles Sydney Blue Sox!), as well as playing music. I was developed in consultation with staff and reflects the a guitarist with some cover bands in the 80s and current evidence base for effective clinical governance. 90s. I also enjoy riding my Kawasaki Vulcan By aligning day-to-day practice with these principles, S motorcycle, being part of my local systems and processes the delivery of safe, high quality church and spending time with my care will be strengthened. wonderful wife and son. Finally, the board approved the Bankstown Clinical Services Framework. A Clinical Services Framework for the Bankstown Health Neighbourhood to 2031 commenced in late 2018 in collaboration with Bankstown health services and broader stakeholders. The Bankstown Clinical Services Planning will be a two-stage process and this plan is the first stage International guest which outlines a high- We had a special visit from Valerie Browning AM, level framework. Over the a midwife and ambassador for the Barbara May next year, a more detailed Foundation. Valerie came to Liverpool Hospital to share Clinical Services Plan will be how your support helps provide care for mothers and developed. babies in Ethiopia.

I hope to meet you during You can support my next executive round in the wonderful work the coming months. of the Barbara May Foundation through Check out the latest our Workplace Giving edition of Thrive out this Program. Visit our month. intranet, speak to a champion and stay tuned for Workplace Valerie Browning AM with our Giving Month in October. Workplace Giving Program committee and champions.

2 A stroke of genius Bowral’s finest In a world-first, two of our top researchers, Dr Sonu Bhaskar and Associate Professor Murray Killingsworth, are leading stroke research as co-directors of the new NSW Brain Clot Bank. retires Bowral & District The Brain Clot Bank is a partnership initiative by NSW Health Hospital held Pathology, NSW Statewide Biobank, local health districts, a luncheon to Ingham Institute and the community. The Brain Clot Bank will farewell one of provide a platform for research and innovation in stroke, leading its top clinicians, to better treatments. Dr Simon Grant OAM. It was launched last month in Sydney. The initiative has attracted local, national and international attention - having featured in Dr Grant started The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News and Nine News. at Bowral 36 years ago and will “The whole platform has been designed with a single ambition be remembered or mission – to improve the outcomes of patients with stroke in for his selfless NSW, Australia and then globally,” Dr Bhaskar told The Sydney work ethic, Morning Herald. humour and adaptability. Dr Bhaskar was also a key speaker during National Science Week last month, leading education on stroke and dementia. Dr Simon Grant, OAM. Last year, Dr Grant received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to medicine, particularly endocrinology.

Dr Grant’s secretary Ms Marilyn Cady also retired after 30 years of service, and Bowral staff held a morning tea for both. Thank you both for your steadfast service. Warm hearts

Thank you to our 60 staff, volunteers and their families who braved the cold to raise money for Cancer Services at a recent Bulldogs v Wests Future leaders Tigers match. The $2500 raised using a District-first new ‘tap Well done to two of our staff who demonstrated their and go’ option will support additional resources commitment to clinical excellence through leadership. for patients to support their treatment and recovery. Campbelltown Hospital’s Dr Tasneem Mayat and Fairfield Hospital’s Stephanie Nunn were two of 3000 clinicians who recently graduated from the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission’s Executive Clinical Leadership Program.

At the graduation ceremony, NSW Health International guest Secretary Elizabeth Koff said it was wonderful to have such excellent health staff from South Western Sydney Local Health District complete this program. Staff, volunteers and their families.

“Many of them will become the leaders who guide our health system in the future.” NSW Heath Secretary Elizabeth Koff presents Dr Tasneem Mayat (R) and Valerie Browning AM with our Stephanie Nunn (L) and Workplace Giving Program with their certificates. committee and champions.

3 Leading care, healthier communities Let’s chalk Bright idea

District staff supported World Breastfeeding Week by engaging Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital’s with local high school students to promote its importance for paediatric nursing staff brightened mothers and babies. the lives of young patients by wearing brightly-coloured, whimsical scrubs on the ward. Hospitals across the District held student-based activities to raise awareness, including chalk artworks on hospital footpaths. “The feedback has been really positive,” Nurse Unit Manager Nora District Clinical Midwifery Consultant Annette Wright said Omar said, adding that it helped breastmilk promotes better physical development, stronger children identify and engage with bones and a better immunity in babies. It also helps reduce the staff. risk of breast cancer in women. As health care professionals, it is important to share this message. What a great way to provide personalised, individual care! “Let’s empower families and enable breastfeeding to bring up healthy children.”

This year’s DonateLife Week was a fantastic success with activities held around the District, staff raising community awareness and a visit from two Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players.

District Chief Executive Amanda Larkin said DonateLife Week was a great opportunity to start a conversation about organ donation with your loved ones.

“It really is essential you have the conversation with your family about becoming an organ or tissue donor,” Ms Larkin said. Contact us

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