CEO Update Monday 13 July 2015
Do a friend (or neighbour) a favour... tell them about Canterbury Health System’s free GP visit for people enrolling for the first time If you’re not enrolled with a general practice team, you’re missing out. As soon as you enrol with a general practice, you immediately have a team of people helping you and your family stay well and healthy. By signing up with a practice you’ll have access to expert advice and check-ups; you’ll pay less for your health care; you’ll be in the system and have ongoing vaccination and health screening check reminders. Prescriptions will be cheaper (or free if you’re under 13 and enrolled with a general practice team!). Canterbury DHB is keen for all eligible people to enrol with a general practice team - your primary care team should be your first port of call for all health queries. We are offering a free GP visit to anyone in Canterbury who enrols with a general practice team, for the first time, before the end of August. If you enrol with a general practice, you pay less for health care, and have access to a wide range of coordinated health services. We believe that with the influx of new people into Canterbury for the rebuild, there are many people who are not enrolled.
Flu has hit Canterbury, but there’s still time to be immunised
They and their families are losing out on co-ordinated (and cheaper) health care. I encourage you to do a friend or neighbour a favour, and ask whether they have signed up with a general practice – if not direct them to the ‘find a family doctor’ page on CDHB’s website where they can download a voucher entitling them to a free visit to a GP when they’ve enrolled. You’ll also find location and contact details for Canterbury General Practices on this page cdhb.health.nz/findadoctor *The voucher is only for people who don’t have a regular general practice team, and are enrolling for the first time. They can enrol at any time before the end of August, and the voucher for a free consultation is valid until the end of the year. If you would like some printed ‘Connect with better health - Free GP visit’ vouchers sent to you please email communications@cdhb.health.nz
encourage our colleagues and members of the community to get their flu vaccination.
Influenza activity in Canterbury is on the increase with the numbers of patients attending general practices and hospital escalating last week. Read the article published in The Press this week. So it’s now more important than ever to be immunised. The staff vaccination programme is almost over, but there is still time. During this busy time, influenza outbreaks become a greater threat. It’s vital that we take steps to protect ourselves from the flu, so we can be there for our patients, colleagues and very importantly our own families. The healthcare community can make a huge impact in preventing the spread of flu. We have the potential to
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In this issue »» The writing’s on the wall for falls...page 5. »» New Chair for SI Strategic Planning & Integration Team...page 5.
»» Nominations sought for Ashburton SLA... page 6.
»» Public relations award for CDHB Comms team...page 7.
»» It’s not too late for Dry July...page 7.
»» Understanding Incontinence...page 9.
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Don’t believe the myths – find out why it’s important that health workers get vaccinated and read our FAQs.
If you can’t get to a clinic contact an authorised vaccinator in your area. Ashburton and rural
How do I get a vaccination?
»» Paula Burgess - AAU
Clinics times & locations »» Christchurch Hospital Wednesday 15 July 13.30 – 15.00 Endo Room off ward 26 »» TPMH Friday 17 July 13.30 – 15.00 TPMH Outpatients
»» Deborah Hanrahan - AAU »» Fay Jones - Ward 6 »» Sheila Lyons - Ward 1 & Home-based support
Rural Hospital staff please contact your Nurse Manager for guidance. Burwood »» Nerilee Kidd »» Emma Lanyon »» Saskia Gibbs »» Fiona Graham
»» Sharon Greenslade - Ward 1
Hillmorton
»» Amanda Van Asperen - Nurse Educator
»» Andrea Grieve – 33403
»» Jill Gerken - CNS Infection Prevention & Control
For all other areas contact Kirsten.Herrick@cdhb.health.nz
Did you get your flu vaccination at your General Practice? If you have received your flu vaccination at your General Practice please let us know by completing this quick form.
Certification countdown There is just one week to go before the Certification process begins for Canterbury DHB. Certification is required under the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 and without it we can’t provide health services, so few things could be more important. I have every confidence that our teams will impress the auditors and that if you are one of those directly involved in the process, you will do your best to ensure our everyday operations stand up to scrutiny. Please also make the most of the opportunity to showcase some of the important patient-centred improvement work we have underway.
David Meates
CEO Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury Medical Grand Round Friday 17 July 2015, 12.15 to 1.15pm, with lunch from 11.45am
Chair: Helen Lunt
Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre
»» Burwood Meeting Room »» Meeting Room, Level 1 TPMH »» Wakanui Room, Ashburton »» Administration Building, Hillmorton
Speaker one; Eric Dy, RMO Hyperbaric Medicine Speakers; Annabelle McGowan (5th year student) & Dr Matt Doogue (Clinical Pharmacologist) 1 Polypharmacy, Many Drugs Many Problems. 2 Most clinical guidelines are diagnosis specific and advise when to start medicines but not when to stop medicines. The average general medical patient has 8 medical problems and 9 medicines. How many is too many and when is enough enough?
Video Conference set up in:
All staff and students welcome. Talks (with Speaker approval) will be available in two weeks on the intranet. Next Grand Round is Friday 24 July 2015. Convenor: Dr RL Spearing email: ruth.spearing@cdhb.health.nz
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Bouquets Coronary Care Unit, Christchurch Hospital On Friday of last week I had a heart attack, which led to a stent being inserted and a period of 3 to 5 days in the CCU. The whole process worked like a machine for me - a very professional, compassionate and efficient machine. Right from the ambulance entry, the stent techs and the wonderful nursing team, and the ever efficient doctors this just worked! At all times, I had no doubt I would recover and to myself as a patient, that was extremely high value to me. My heartfelt thanks, and admiration for all involved in such a neatly run system. Just keep doing what you’re doing. It works great. Birthing Suite I would like to compliment Amanda Daniell for her service to me while I was giving birth. She was so helpful and I don’t think I would have gotten through it if it wasn’t for her. Christchurch Women’s Hospital This is a lovely hospital. I want to thank everyone for doing an awesome job. Bless you. Christchurch Women’s Hospital Fantastic people. Caring and kind. Thank you! Ward 11, Christchurch Hospital First class care and service from doctors and nursing staff. I worked as a physio in hospitals in the UK for 10 years+ and patients had given me some stories about ‘public’ but I couldn’t have been more satisfied. Trauma Unit, Ward 19, Christchurch Hospital
I cannot speak highly enough of the wonderful staff, including cleaners, and food providers that work in this ward. They have all gone out of their way to help my husband and worked with us incredibly well. Nothing has been a problem. Thank you to all the team, also all the different departmental doctors who have been involved. We really appreciate your services. Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital I would like to say a very big thank you for your excellent care when I unexpectedly ended up in your hospital while attending a builder’s conference with my builder husband up in Christchurch…. took me to the A&E at about 2am on Friday morning. I was in a lot of pain and very nauseous when I arrived and had a speedy admittance to a bed. The staff saw my pain, assessed the situation and made me comfortable. I was admitted up to the SARA ward about 4am. Later that morning I had an ultrasound and it was decided that my gallbladder needed to be removed. …. For my stay in your hospital I would like to say thank you to the nurses and doctors in all areas for their dedication and professionalism. Unfortunately I was one of the unlucky ones that got an infection and spent a few days in Timaru Hospital recovery upwards and onwards from here. Many thanks for your excellent care. Operating theatre and Ward 20, Christchurch Hospital Op Theatre – all staff incl. surgeon
Gardner and Anaethetists excellent – ie. Caring, professional and never “left me in the dark”. I was very anxious as I was also moving house. I am most grateful thank you. Nursing staff – were caring too – Ward 20. Sharon on Wednesday afternoon shifts went out of her way for several things and for arranging my hospital visits when I left to stop me worrying. All nurses were good, v. very good! Everyone that operated on and nursed me deserves a whopping payrise as they are genuinely dedicated. Oncology, Christchurch Hospital Thanks to Jo in Medical Oncology who asked us if we were being looked after. We had been sitting in the wrong place for half an hour having checked in at Oncology reception. We should have been downstairs. She very kindly took us down to the CT department. Would you please pass on our thanks to her. Hagley Outpatients, Christchurch Hospital All the people I have dealt with could not be more helpful. Many thanks. Christchurch Hospital Compliments to all, from admission right through the services, the staff at all levels have been exemplary. Ward 27, Christchurch Hospital My experiences of three major visits to our Christchurch Hospital have been deeply satisfying. The level of care and attention has been excellent. Thank you.
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Monday’s Facilities Fast Facts Burwood The fit-out of the ward blocks is progressing well at Burwood, as this recent panoramic of a two-bed room shows. The Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment (FF&E) team has now stepped up several gears to get the necessary work done, and has hired several more FF&E specialists to help with procurement.
Christchurch Despite this week’s bad weather, the Fletchers team hasn’t missed a beat working on the foundations for the Acute Services building. How many fluoro-clad workers can you spot in the photo below, taken on Thursday July 9. Weaving together the reinforcing steel bars for the foundations is a labour-intensive activity.
The second photo, taken from the top of Christchurch Women’s Hospital on July 7, shows the remainder of the Acute Services building site, with the Riverside block on the right. The site preparation phase is almost complete – the site is largely cleared, compacted and levelled. The new Dirty Dock (for refuse and used linen collection) is being built at the corner of Riverside.
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The writing’s on the wall for falls On 1 July, members of Canterbury DHB executive management team started the ball rolling on conversations about preventing falls by being the first to add their ideas to the Stand up to Falls wall. The re-usable wall has been supplied to all DHBs as part of the Health Quality and Safety Commission’s Open for better care campaign.
GM People & Capability, Michael Frampton
As leaders, their efforts were symbolic of our health system’s commitment to aim for zero harm, with falls prevention strategies a key component in achieving that aim.
From April–September 2015, Open for better care is revisiting reducing harm from falls as a campaign focus area. The canvas will travel from site to site, giving as many DHB staff, patients and family/whānau as possible an opportunity to provide their own answers to the question ‘What can we do to stop falls?’
Other falls prevention activities coming up: Save the date for the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s webinar on falls prevention initiatives CEO, David Meates at the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. The webinar will be held on Tuesday 18 August 2015 from 8–9am. Francis Healey (head of NHS patient safety), Julie Windsor (NHS patient safety lead for falls) and Alison Doyle (falls lead for Birmingham Hospital) will give a national and local overview on the challenges and successes of falls initiatives in the UK. The webinar is aimed at anyone working in falls prevention across secondary and aged care settings. To register your interest contact Bridgette Connor: bridgette.connor@hqsc.govt.nz.
Our falls wall is pictured. Further pictures will be published as the wall captures more contributions.
South Island Strategic Planning and Integration Team (SPaIT) has a new Chair The South Island Strategic Planning and Integration Team (SPaIT) has a new Chair, Dunedin-based general practitioner, Dr Carol Atmore, MBChB FRNZCGP MSc(PublicHealth) DipObs DipComEmergMed. Carol has a long standing interest in health service redesign and delivery, particularly in rural settings, and this is one of the factors that drew her to the role as Chair, having been a member of the group since 2012. “I have a passion for the strategic side of health services planning and delivery and that complements my work in general practice. Across the health sector, there is a shift in focus to primary care so the appointment of a GP to this role reflects those wider priorities.” Most recently, Carol was the Chief Medical Officer for the West Coast DHB from 2010 until earlier this year. In that role she led the West Coast Health System Model of Care redesign with the integration of community care, primary care and hospital services, and the development of a network between Canterbury and West Coast for hospital services, dubbed the ‘Transalpine Health Service’.
Above: Dr Carol Atmore
Read the full media release here.
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Nominations sought for Ashburton Service Level Alliance Nominations are sought for an Ashburton Service Level Alliance following an energetic workshop held at Hotel Ashburton on 8 July, 2015. Seventy-eight people from across the Ashburton health system and wider community came together to workshop the best way forward for developing a Service Level Alliance that will have the mandate to make recommendations on the most appropriate and sustainable health services for the people of Ashburton. Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay welcomed attendees to the workshop, thanking them for participating in the future direction of health services in the district. “Ashburton Hospital and our primary care professionals have a long and proud history of servicing the community, and this alliance will help to formalise the good relationships between our health sectors,” Mayor McKay said. “This Service Level Alliance is bringing innovation and opportunity to produce the best medical model of care and improving patient outcomes.” Canterbury DHB Chief Executive Officer, David Meates spoke to the crowd about the Canterbury Health System’s vision of a connected system that’s centred around people and, most importantly, aims not to waste people’s time. Attendance at the workshop included primary, secondary and tertiary care, allied health, Primary Health Organisation, District Health Board, consumer, pharmacy, mental health, laboratory, dental, Māori, Pasifika, Non Government Organisation and district council representatives. The Ashburton SLA will be part of the Canterbury Clinical Network, a collective alliance of healthcare leaders, professionals, providers and consumers guiding the transformation and integration of the Canterbury Health System. The Canterbury Clinical Network has successfully supported a similar alliance in Kaikoura, which faces a number of related opportunities and challenges as Ashburton.
It is anticipated that the inaugural Ashburton SLA meeting will be scheduled for August 2015. For more information or a nomination pack, visit www.ccn.health.nz/AshburtonSLA. Background The Ashburton Service Level Alliance (Ashburton SLA) will provide a platform for local healthcare providers and community leaders to lead the redesign of Ashburton’s health system. The role of the Ashburton SLA is to ensure the people of Ashburton have access to the most appropriate and Eric Gamble sustainable health services. Enabling better, more timely care for the people of Ashburton, regardless of who is providing it. Realising a model of care that recognises the unique differences in Ashburton while also aligning with the wider health system is important for the sustainability of Ashburton’s health services. The Canterbury Health System is actively redesigning the way services are delivered to improve health outcomes for the people of Canterbury. This change is focused on delivering an integrated health system that keeps people healthy and well in their own homes by providing ‘the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place’.
Front from left, Angus McKay, David Meates and Carolyn Gullery with workshop participants.
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Tremendous response to CDHB and Christchurch Hospital DJ Team Bake Sale We are delighted to announce that the Dry July bake sale held at Christchurch Hospital last Thursday sold out in 45 minutes and raised more than $1,040. Special thanks go to Hilary Dixon (Oncology Outpatients Hospital Aide) and her team of bakers.
Dry July – It’s not too late! At time of printing our CDHB and Christchurch Hospital DJ Team had raised more than $3,000. There are also individual totals that are not included in this. You can help! »» Donate to the CDHB and Christchurch Hospital team or someone else supporting our campaign »» We’re still looking for raffle prizes. Please contact Sharon.minchington@cdhb.health.nz if you can supply these by the end of this week. »» Buy raffle tickets – these will be available for separate raffle draws at Christchurch Hospital, Hillmorton Hospital and The Princess Margaret Hospital. More details to follow. »» Check further updates for other events.
Public relations award for CDHB comms team Canterbury DHB’s communications team has earned a “Highly Commended” award from the PR Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for their “Heading to Hospital? Plan your trip” public information campaign. The multifaceted campaign, which began in October 2014, informed the public, patients and staff about changes to parking on the Christchurch Hospital campus, as part of preparations for the build of the new Acute Services building. With over 4000 people arriving at the hospital every day, it was vital to deliver clear messages about parking changes, including information about two new Park & Ride schemes: one for hospital patients and visitors from the Metro/Brewery car park, and one for oncology patients from the Court Theatre car park. Since October 2014, the Park & Rides have transported over 100,000 people – a testament to the success of the PR campaign.
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One minute with…Jo Batcup, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor What does your job involve? I supervise all the technicians in Christchurch Hospital and the rotational technicians at The Princess Margaret Hospital and Hilmorton Hospital. I oversee all training requirements of the technicians to ensure they are competent in all aspects of the pharmacy services. I roster staff between the three hospitals, each unit within the department and arrange cover for leave. I am also responsible for the controlled drug supply within the hospital and can be contacted with any query regarding this. I have a clinical role which could see me working on a ward as part of our clinical team or dispensing for in-patients in-house. Why did you choose to work in this field? When I left school I applied for a student pharmacy technician position without really knowing what it entailed. It was the best decision I have ever made. With the developing role of technicians I have always found my work challenging but extremely rewarding. What do you like about it? I am heavily involved in the future development of technicians in New Zealand, I get great satisfaction from seeing the new roles that our technicians are moving into and how professionally they take these on. What are the challenging bits? Enabling the future development of technicians whilst still adhering to the legislation they have to work under. Who do you admire in a professional capacity at work and why? I admire our pharmacy assistants - the job they do providing Imprest (the stock drugs provided to a ward) makes all the other pharmacy services work efficiently. I also admire anyone who thinks they can’t achieve, but then do. The last book I read was… The Pagan Lord by Bernard Cornwell. I became a Cornwell fan after first encountering Richard Sharpe (Well Sean Bean really - the actor who played him in the Sharpe series!)
Jo Batcup
If I could be anywhere in the world right now it would be… Tough one – As I’m planning a trip to Wales next month to see my Mum, I think somewhere really snowy or really sunshiny. My ultimate Sunday would involve… Having all the family around to make a meal, time walking or in the garden and then a board game or movie. One food I really dislike is… Celery – I can taste even the smallest amount in anything and I abhor it. My favourite music is… Quite eclectic, from Steeleye Span to the Gorillas. If you would like to take part in this column or would like to nominate someone please contact Naomi.Gilling@cdhb.health.nz.
Medical Education Unit University of Otago, Christchurch Our role is to support you in your teaching of Medical Students but also to help you develop your teaching skills for other contexts.
»» Teaching when time is limited
We will soon be advertising CDHB wide sessions but are also very happy to organise specific sessions that you feel would be useful within your own department (eg at rolling half days)
»» An overview of the Otago curriculum
Some things we can help with: »» Course Planning »» Giving Feedback »» Course Evaluation
»» The outpatient clinic »» Planning and evaluating assessments
Please contact us for more information: Anthony Ali, Medical Education Adviser anthony.ali@otago.ac.nz 033786295, 0273187928 Maggie Meeks, Clinical Education Advisor maggie.meeks@cdhb.health.nz
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CEO Update Staff Wellbeing Programme: Understanding Incontinence presentation Understanding Incontinence presentation Did you know that… »» 1 in 3 women who have given birth experience incontinence »» Only one third of people with continence issues seek help Places are filling fast for this presentation which is limited to 50 staff. Click here for more information or click here to register. See continence.org.nz for more information on incontinence
Understanding
Incontinence
Wellbeing Workshops Registrations are now open for the remaining 2015 workshops in July, August and September. Click here to register. For more information on all wellbeing initiatives visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page Following last year’s highly successful presentation on Managing Menopause this year’s women’s health presentation is titled Understanding Incontinence. The presenter is Julie Day, physiotherapist at CHCH Women’s Hospital.
Andy Hearn Staff Wellbeing Coordinator Canterbury & West Coast DHB
The session will cover: Types of incontinence Normal bladder function Role of the Pelvic Floor Muscles/Gadgets Bladder retraining and urgency strategies
Ph: 03 337 7394 Ext: 66394 Mobile: 027 218 4924
Location CHCH Women’s Hospital - Lower Ground Floor
andy.hearn@cdhb.health.nz
Date Thursday 30th July
Room Parent Education Room
Time 1200-1300
The venue holds around 60 people and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The presentation is part of the Staff Wellbeing Programme and is free of charge. Click here to register. Contact Lee Tuki lee.tuki@cdhb.health.nz or 027 689 0285 if you have any questions For information regarding incontinence visit http://www.continence.org.nz/
Wellbeing Workshops
“ The greatest wealth is health
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-Virgil
2015
Volunteers are needed for a study investigating the relationship between gut bacteria and glucose tolerance. The research findings will help to develop future dietary interventions to change the gut flora of people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to a healthier profile.
For All CDHB Staff To support your wellbeing, the CDHB Staff Wellbeing Programme and MHERC are running a series of 2.5 hour wellbeing workshops. The CDHB acknowledges the crucial role you play in the delivery of high quality care to the Canterbury community. In the current Christchurch environment it is more important than ever that you take the time to focus on your own wellbeing.
We are seeking individuals who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes within the last three months. Participation in the study will involve recording what you eat for four days and attending a single appointment of approximately one hour during which we will do simple measurements, take samples and provide you with dietary advice at your request. You are also invited to take part in another study looking at new biomarkers for diabetes during the same visit if you wish.
2.5 hours to focus on YOUR wellbeing! We are running a number of workshops in 2015 to allow you to put your wellbeing first. Evidence suggests that by doing this, those around you – your family, friends, your colleagues and patients will also benefit. Workshop Overview: • The importance of wellbeing; psychological and emotional effects • Learn about stress responses and how to cope with stressful environments • Understand the science and practice of applications of self-care • Appreciate the progress of recovery for communities and individuals • Gain skills and take ownership of tools for increasing your own and others’ wellbeing • Improve your health and wellbeing: 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Staff Wellbeing Programme • Enhance positive relationships and social connections Workshop Details: All workshops run for 2.5 hours, including refreshments For dates and to register for a workshop click here Facilitated by Alison Ogier-Price MSc Psyc, B.Comm, BA Hons, C.AT, MNZAPP
Click here to register
Have you recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes?
For more information contact:
If you have any questions about the study or if you would like to participate in the study please contact: Renée Wilson, renee.wilson@cdhb.health.nz ext 81586.
Lee Tuki Lee.Tuki@cdhb.health.nz 027 689 0285 Andy Hearn Andy.Hearn@cdhb.health.nz 027 218 4924
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Lippincott Procedures Newsletter one, July 2015 South Island Rollout Update Lippincott is now available in all South Island DHBs and planning has now commenced for the wider South Island health sector rollout. Feedback to date has been positive and the Project Board is extremely pleased with how well access to the online procedures has been received. “I did have the pleasure of helping a new grad find what she was looking for on Lippincott today … it’s so good to see it up and running and being used”.
Venue : The Aurora Centre, Burnside High School Time : Exhibition 6:15, Concert 7:30 Buy your tickets online. Scan the QR Code or visit:
Barb Gilchrist, Nurse Educator, South Canterbury DHB.
http://www.eventopia.co/wafform.aspx?_act=eventtickets&_pky=296076
Karen Wilson, Charge Nurse Manager, Canterbury DHB
or www.artistdoctors.org.nz
“This quote from Florence sums up for me why having the Lippincott procedures is a beneficial thing: Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head - not how can I always do this right thing myself, but how can I provide for this right thing to be always done?
Ticket Prices (includes complimentary beverage & nibbles) Adults $30.00 +booking fee Performers/Students $15.00 +booking fee
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact Ros McCarthy 027 353 2639 or email: enquiries@artistdoctors.org.nz
Florence Nightingale (1859). Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not. Read the full newsletter
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ePrescribing Senior Medical Officer Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time Job no: 187341
CDHB Education Fair – Starts Monday 20 July Have you been thinking about your professional development? We have some good news for you, the annual Education Fair is on its way! The CDHB Education Fair is an opportunity for you to discover your next learning opportunity. Our virtual site will be available next week (see the internal mail or the learning journey posters for the link from Monday 20) Nurses: The following dates and times are the face-to-face information sessions for post graduate nursing information: »» Monday 3 August – The Princess Margaret Hospital (Cafe) 10am – 1pm »» Tuesday 4 August – Christchurch Hospital (Great Escape Lounge) 10am – 1pm »» Wednesday 5 August – Hillmorton Hospital (Fountain Room) 10am – 1pm »» Thursday 6 August – Burwood Hospital 10am – 1pm »» Friday 7 August – Ashburton Hospital (Cafe) 10am – 1pm
We have invited a variety of tertiary providers to come and talk to you about your specific post-graduate nursing studies. They will be at the above locations in August. Tertiary providers include EIT, Massey, UC, Whitireia, CPIT & Otago University. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask any questions you may have about further studies, enquire about tailored solutions or enrolment information. If you have any questions, please contact the Learning and Development team.
People in Disasters Conference - Early Bird Registration extended to 31 Aug 2015
The eMedicines Management programme contributes to safer, more effective and efficient healthcare for the people of Canterbury. Fundamental in its success is provision of appropriate support that meets each individual clinician’s needs. The Clinical Team will provide support to fellow clinicians in managing their patients’ medication in a paperlight/less environment. The implementation phase of the ePrescribing/ administration has commenced in Canterbury and is a key milestone in the CDHB’s strategy for delivering the best health services. We are looking for a Senior Medical Officer to join the Clinical Implementation Team to support this implementation. With a strong focus on quality you will provide support to clinicians who use the electronic prescribing, administration and medicines reconciliation systems. You will bring excellent interpersonal skills including aptitude for conveying information and knowledge to user clinicians as you provide leadership and advice to colleagues during the roll out of electronic medicines management across CDHB campuses. As a member of the implementation team you will use your clinical knowledge, customer care skills and IT proficiency to ensure the development and maintenance of the system runs smoothly and that users have the skills to make it sustainable. This is a career defining secondment opportunity for clinicians who enjoy service development and redesigning. Key attributes for your success include excellent communication skills, a keen interest in IT and a strong focus on quality. If you could please include a cover letter indicating the ideal number of tenths you are available to commit to this role that would be greatly appreciated. For more information contact Liz Hill, Recruitment Specialist phone: 03 337 7954 or liz.hill@cdhb.health.nz Location: Christchurch Closing date: 15 July 2015
The People in Disasters Conference is pleased to announce that Early Bird Registration will continue until August 31, 2015. We have heard your pleas and recognise that we did not take into account the end of year finances into our initial planning of dates. Visit our website for registration details.
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CEO Update Notice for Registered Nurses considering applying for HWNZ funding for postgraduate study in 2016 All registered nurses who are considering applying for HWNZ postgraduate nursing education funding for 2016 when applications open in September should be aware that one of the eligibility requirements for funding is successful completion of PDRP (senior nurses exempt). If you are intending to apply for funding and you are not currently on the PDRP programme, you will need to submit your portfolio as soon as possible to allow time for assessment. All funding applications will be checked against the PDRP database and applications from nurses who are not on the programme will not progress until PDRP has been successfully completed. Funding applications will open in September and close in October. The exact dates and online application link will be advertised in the CEO update, by global email, and on the CDHB website after 1 September 2015.
PDRP New Assessor Training We have New Assessor Training on the 25 & 26 August, If anyone would be interested in attending can you please contact Seonaid at the PDRP office via email Seonaid.macmillan@cdhb.health.nz or PH: 337 8835. PDRP Workshop On Thursday 10 September are running a PDRP Workshop, If you or anyone you know would like some help with how to put together a PDRP portfolio then please email Seonaid.macmillan@cdhb.health.nz to book a space.
2015 Quality Improvement and Innovation Awards Key dates
The Awards recognise, reward and publicly acknowledge the excellent quality improvements and innovations taking place within the Canterbury health system. Entrants are invited to submit EITHER the full Written Project Submission OR a Poster Submission outlining the quality initiative.
Become a mentor, assessor or enter your project in 2015 Written Project Submission Expression of Interest form due
24 April
Mentor Workshop
20 April
The Canterbury Health System Quality Improvement and Innovation Awards are back in 2015!
Assessor Workshop
20 July
Written Project Submission
24 July
Written submissions are due 24 July, email to Amanda.Bielski@cdhb.health.nz
Assessor Site Visits
7-18 Sept
Entrant Materials are available on the Awards Page on Quality and Patient Safety site. The contribution of Assessors is essential to the success of the Awards programme.
Poster Submission Expression of Interest form due
Poster Submission due
Quality Improvement and Innovation Awards Ceremony
7 August
28 August
2 November
The awards are open to all DHB staff and providers whose services are funded by the DHB. For more information including entrants guides visit the Awards page on http://cdhbintranet/Corporate/Quality/SitePages/Home.aspx or email Amanda.Bielski@cdhb.health.nz
Please email Amanda.Bielski@cdhb.health.nz to register your interest in being an Assessor this year.
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