Monday 23 February 2015: We are all in this together Another anniversary of the February 2011 quake has been and gone and it’s remarkable how much our region has changed in such a short time. In many ways the city is starting to get back on its feet. Hosting the opening ceremony of the Cricket World Cup here in Christchurch is testament to how much things have progressed. Next month the national kapa haka festival Te Matatini could bring even more visitors to our city. On the health system front there are also lots of signs of progress – such as the recent opening of the new interim Children's Haematology and Oncology Centre (CHOC), the rate of construction at Burwood and Christchurch hospitals, and our rapid adoption of new community based models of care. It is also promising to see the support for the Antigua Street footbridge being put in place (see over page). But we’re not there yet. There are lots of people still struggling to come to grips with what we’ve gone through, and there are reminders everywhere that many parts of our region are still broken. All Right’s? latest research shows that while some of us are now coping better, the mental health and wellbeing of those with unsettled insurance and EQC claims is a major area of concern. Not surprisingly, it is those with unsettled claims that are more likely to report that their current living situation is getting them down and that life is worse than before the quakes. But there are also some sad and perhaps unexpected findings, like the fact they report more health issues, argue with their partner more and experience more financial problems. It will come as no surprise to people living in Canterbury that our mental health services continue to be stretched to the limit. We are experiencing unprecedented increases - a 30% increase in adults, more than 50% increase in child and youth, and a 37% increase in emergency mental health presentations. These increases are not being experienced by other DHBs and are unique to Canterbury. Four years on there’s still lots of people out there doing it hard. If you know people who are struggling – and it’s not only those with unsettled claims finding it hard – please reach out to them and give them your support. We are all in this together after all. It was great to see our health system's community falls reduction programme mentioned in a speech by the finance minister last week. It's another initiative that is better for patients and cost effective. I'll talk more about this next week. Have a great week David Above: The River of Flowers commemoration was held again on the fourth anniversary of the February 22 earthquake. From left, Nick Walls who was rescued from the Pyne Gould Corporation building, David Meates and Evan Smith from the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON).
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The frame of the Antigua Street footbridge was craned back into position over the River Avon last week. More about this in the Fast Facts.
Canterbury Grand Round Date: Friday 27 February 2015, 12.15-1.15pm with lunch from 11.45am Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre Speaker one; Hamish Gray CVADs @ the CDHB Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) are used widely at the CDHB, but are not without inherent risk. Following two patient deaths, in addition to new MOH requirements around reporting of Central Line Associated Bacteraemia (CLAB), a governance structure has been put in place at the CDHB to improve CVAD safety. This talk will look at the “whole of system” approach to improve CVAD safety, what all clinicians can do to contribute to safer systems and where ongoing challenges lie. Speaker two; Scott Babington The Electronic Medical Record – where are we going and how are we going to get there? A lot is happening this year as we develop the foundations for the South Island electronic medical record. However it may not always seem that way. Big issues that remain unresolved are how best to input/record our patient interactions and on what devices should we do this. Please come along with your ideas. Chair: TBC Video Conference set up in: Burwood Meeting Room Meeting Room, Level 1 TPMH Wakanui Room, Ashburton Administration Building, Hillmorton All staff and students welcome. DVD recordings available on majority of sessions within two weeks. Contact Rosalie.Porter@cdhb.health.nz Next is – Friday 6 March 2015, Rolleston Lecture Theatre Convenor: Dr RL Spearing, email: ruth.spearing@cdhb.health.nz
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Monday’s Facilities Fast Facts Burwood At Burwood, final preparations are underway for the move of the main kitchens into the new Back of House building (pictured). The contractor is handing the kitchen and dock area over to CDHB on 25 February, after which cleaning, stocking and training will begin. The new kitchen will start to provide food to the hospital and café from Wednesday 4 March. After this, the demolition of the old kitchen and dock area will begin. The kitchen is the first part of the project to be moved into its new facilities – an important milestone!
Christchurch On Wednesday 18 February the facilities development team celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pot-luck lunch. As it’s now the Year of the Sheep, Mary Jordan from project management consultants Thinc Health brought in some homemade cupcakes – shear genius! Also on Wednesday, the frame of the Antigua Street footbridge was finally craned back into position over the River Avon, reconnecting Christchurch Hospital and Rolleston Ave by the Antigua Street Boatsheds. The bridge, extensively damaged in the 2011 quakes, had to be almost completely rebuilt. A new concrete road surface and new abutments will now be added, and the bridge is expected to reopen for pedestrians and cyclists at the end of April.
The truck driver got a round of applause for this. User group update: the Acute Services user groups are continuing to meet with the design team to work through Quality Assurance issues and caveats from the Developed Design phase. The groups are also reviewing some building-wide issues such as where cardiac protection and medical gases are required, the extent of the need for electronic tracking of equipment, and what is likely to be stored in the lower ground floor equipment store. Friday 1423March Monday February 20142015
Partnership strengthened—Te Kāhui Kōkiri Mātanga Tihei Mauri Ora, Ko koutou nga ringa raka, nga ringa rehe e mahi ana kei roto i tena whare, i tena whare o tatou, o te tini, o te rahi. Ko koutou katoa e kaha ana ki te awhi, manaaki, tiaki i nga tangata, i nga whanau kua herea ki te kaupapa ake me ona tu momo ahuatanga katoa. Ahakoa te taumaha o nga mahi nei, kei te tu tonu mai, kei te maia, kei te manawanui tonu koutou, Kei te rapu tonu koutou, tatou tonu i te ara oranga mo te kaupapa o tatou nei. A celebration and coming together of the Kaupapa Māori and Pacific NGO Collective with the Canterbury DHB Regional Professional Development Programme (PDRP), Te Kāhui Kōkiri Mātanga (Advancing the Skill and Knowledge of Nurses) took place earlier this month. A signing ceremony was held with key representatives including, Hector Matthews, Canterbury DHB Director of Pacific and From left, David Meates, Elly Grant, Hector MatMāori Health. thews and Becky Hickmott.
Also in attendance was a representative from most if not all of the NGOs partnering into this professional development programme: He Waka Tapu; Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi Trust; Tangata Atumotu; Pacific Trust Canterbury; Purapura Whetu; Te Whatu Manawa Maoritanga o Rehua Trust; Te Tai O Marokura and Te Kakakura Trust who all have clinical employees quite isolated from any professional development programme. (Pictured below) Elly Grant, Kaupapa Māori and Pacific Shared Services Clinical Co-ordinator from Purapura Whetu Trust, facilitated and coordinated the signing process with the Collective alongside Becky Hickmott who was representing Mary Gordon, Executive Director of Nursing. Although this is only a beginning it is the commencement of a long and enduring partnership which will see Nurses working within the Kaupapa Māori and Pacific NGO Collective supported in their chosen area of mahi. Tena koutou, tena koutou, Tena tatou katoa.
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Bouquets Emergency Department, SARA, Ward 17, Christchurch Hospital Last Tuesday I again had the misfortune of ending up in Christchurch hospital. Once again I was extremely impressed with the doctors, nurses, aides, receptionist, cleaners and all those involved with my care in A&E, SARA and Ward 17. Everyone involved was very professional and caring and each and every person did a wonderful job of getting me back on my feet again. They all work in sometimes trying and difficult conditions and yet they still manage to maintain patient dignity and care with a smile and high level of professionalism of which they can be proud. A big thanks goes out to all of your staff. Ward 1A, The Princess Margaret Hospital We cannot find the words that show how much we appreciate the care and attention shown to me during my stay with you…thank you very much. Ashburton Maternity To all the wonderful nurses and midwives at Ashburton Maternity, Thank you so much for all your help, support and kindness in looking after our new little family—we are forever in your debt. Cardiology Day Unit …my husband spent the day at the Cardiology Day Unit (and I accompanied him). We need you to know their care and concern was outstanding and exceptional, especially from the male staff nurse and Catherine. Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital My mother sustained an injury to her leg last evening (16-2-2015). I cannot speak highly enough of the wonderful, efficient care she received while being in ED. Special thanks to Diane (friend of the ED Dept) who made a fantastic milo for Mum, Jane, the RN, who tended Mum with her lovely soothing manner, and Gracie the Trainee Intern who treated Mum’s wound gently and skilfully. You are all angels in your well-chosen careers!! Thank you SO much!! Ward 23, Christchurch Hospital Excellent care – thanks. Ward 10, Christchurch Hospital Thank you for looking after my friend so well. Even though she’s just been operated on she looks better than she has for months. Ward 22, Christchurch Hospital Our little grandson was transferred from Nelson to here after a traffic accident. I cannot overstate how great his care was here from both nursing and other staff. Friendly, positive, caring. The New Zealand Health System is well served. Oncology, Christchurch Hospital Tomorrow I complete my radiotherapy course of 25 treatments. I am full of praise for all radiologists I have had the pleasure of meeting. They are all so friendly and show a loving compassion towards their patients. The staff have been a real blessing to me, and I am sure to many other patients. Radiology, Christchurch Hospital Excellent, fantastic, fabulous service! Had appointment earlier than appointment time – thank you, top notch. Receptionists – lovely, awesome service, thank you. Ward 20, Christchurch Hospital Excellent, warm service by all staff, helpful and friendly. Keep up the good work guys.
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Coming soon: Visual Cues to improve patient safety So you may ask “What is this all about? We already do this”. The answer is “Yes we do, to prevent falls, but we have many different ways of doing this.” So we are going to have a consistent way so that patients, families and staff all know what they mean, how they work and what their role is. We also wanted to focus on the action to keep patients’ safe when they are up. Visual cues uses a simple universal colour-coding system to indicate which patients are most at risk, and provides clear direction at a glance about the level of assistance required to minimise that risk. A range of new visual cues tools has been developed and tested by our multidisciplinary cross division project team. It includes charts, posters, colour-coded patient bracelets and corresponding equipment tags. The Consumer Council has tested and agreed the wording for the patient bracelets. The wording is deliberately clear and simple in consideration of patients with short term memory issues, to remind them to ask for help. This will also be helpful to families and staff.
Executive sponsor Mary Gordon says she would like to thank everyone involved for their commitment, creativity and sheer tenacity in taking the visual cues project from an idea to a reality. “As a concept, visual cues are nothing new, as clinical staff are known for their practicality and initiative. If there’s a way to make things work better, they’ll find it, so there are any number of locally produced visual cues - and that’s the problem. With a highly flexible workforce often working in more than one location, inconsistency can be confusing and potentially harmful.” “The introduction of a single set of visual cues across our health system is a simple but smart solution and represents another significant advance in safer care. It also takes us closer to our aim of zero harm. Letting people know that visual cues are on the way is the first step towards publicising this coming change before we begin producing and circulating new resources ahead of an April Falls launch.” “In the meantime, please look out for more information about visual cues on the Intranet and in future CEO updates,” says Mary Gordon.
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Flu can be anywhere Too early you may be thinking! But just as retailers have started putting up Easter displays, the Canterbury Health System has been putting together its plan for flu vaccinations to ensure our community has the best protection available against influenza. This year’s vaccine won’t be with us until April because of changes being made to it following the Northern Hemisphere’s influenza season. You may have seen media reports that the influenza vaccine issued to the Northern Hemisphere for their winter has not been highly effective. This is because a new strain of flu has emerged and it was not included in their vaccine. The vaccine available to us in New Zealand will include this new strain and will offer immunity against - A/California (H1N1), A/Switzerland (H3N2) and B/ Phuket (2013) influenza strains. That’s not the only thing that’s different about this year’s flu vaccination promotion: We have a new look for posters and brochures – here’s a sneak peak of ‘the look’ – see right.
Under 18 year olds will not receive a free flu vaccination this year unless they have a medical condition such as (but not limited to) cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes or cancer.
More detailed information about the vaccine and how we are promoting it will follow in subsequent updates along with links for ordering the new materials.
Read about some of the latest research and teaching projects at the University of Otago, Christchurch, in the Summer newsletter. http://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/news/newsletter The newsletter includes details of their upcoming Public Health Lecture Series. You are invited to attend. No bookings required. All lectures held in the Rolleston Lecture Theatre, 2 Riccarton Ave, on the Christchurch Hospital campus. Lectures begin this week, with a Gut Health lecture by gastroenterologist Professor Richard Gearry. http://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/news/community-events/ Queries to kim.thomas@otago.ac.nz Friday 1423March Monday February 20142015
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This week is Let’s PLAN Pharmacy week! The Health Quality and Safety Commission (HQSC) has invited pharmacies to take part in Let's PLAN pharmacy week, which will run from 22 to 28 February 2015 as part of the Open for better care national patient safety campaign. The week is about encouraging people to learn more about their medicines by talking to their pharmacist, or taking away information. The overall aim is to improve health literacy and reduce harm from high-risk medicines. Look out for the posters around the DHB, in particular in outpatient areas. The HQSC is running a competition with prizes for the pharmacy that creates the best display, so look out for posters and other display material in your local pharmacy. A takeaway flier, designed to help consumers plan for their next health care visit, will also be available. Canterbury HealthInfo is supporting Let’s PLAN Pharmacy week and has created the following resources on the www.healthinfo.org.nz website this week: 1. A feature on the front page from now until 28 February - click on the image and it will link to a pdf of the HQSC poster that has questions for people to ask at their pharmacy. 2. A section on preparing for a doctor’s visit, which has a subsection “At the Pharmacy". This is a permanent section best accessed by entering the search term “Doctor’s visit” http://www.healthinfo.org.nz/ index.htm?toc.htm?134738.htm (write ‘doctor’s visit’ on the HealthInfo card in the search term box). Please note the ‘Preparing for your doctor’s visit’ is intended to apply to interactions with any primary care health professional. To provide feedback on any page of HealthInfo or HealthPathways, use the “Send us your feedback” function, located top right of each page. The writers, advisers and clinical editors really appreciate it when people take the time to help them keep these resources up to date. During Let's PLAN pharmacy week, maybe explore the “Pharmacy and Medications” section and suggest useful information or additional resources on other websites that HealthInfo should consider linking to.
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Long serving Emergency Department receptionist retires For 36 years receptionist Angela Dalziel witnessed the daily stream of injured and sick patients who come through the doors of Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED). She retired on Tuesday last week after a 38 year career at CDHB. Angela started working in the Medical Records department on 4 July 1976 and moved into the role at ED two years later. ED was much smaller then and unlike today, it was the responsibility of the receptionists to do the patient triaging. “I think we did very well, we never had any incidents,” she says. Angela still remembers the shock of seeing a badly injured trauma patient for the first time. “You see some sad cases but you have to make sure you don’t take that too much on board. You do get used to it. You have to.”
Angela Dalziel
Angela says the variety makes ED an interesting place to work. “You never know what’s going to come through the door from one minute to the next.” People who came to the reception desk were naturally anxious – either as patients themselves or relatives of patients. “You have got to try and read your patients to see how best to deal with them.” ED Administration Manager, Carol Le Beau, says Angela was a valuable member of staff who had seen many changes in ED. “Sadly she will miss out on wearing our first ever receptionists’ uniform later this month.” Angela’s knowledge and experience will be a great loss to the department. ED Clinical Director, Scott Pearson, says the receptionists/clerical officers are essential to the smooth flow of the department. Their interactions with patients and families when they first enter ED is very important. “Of course this means dealing with some people who are very distressed or stressed so these skills are critical. Angela has developed great expertise in this area and often assisted other staff. She has been dedicated to the ED for many years which is hugely appreciated by all our staff and patients. " Angela says she would highly recommend the job. “I have loved these 36 years. It’s a great team environment. I have worked with some really nice people, but now it’s time to go.”
Te Mana Ora - February 2015 Te Mana Ora is produced by Community and Public Health and aims to share kōrero on the mahi happening across our health system and in our Māori communities. This issue contains an update on Te Matatini, korero on the support that our whānau are receiving to help them quit smoking, and much, much more.
Monday 23 February 2015
Time called on long career Marion Brown has been a familiar face in the corridors of Tuarangi Home for 31 years but come January, she called time on a long career with her retirement. Despite training as a general nurse, and specialising in midwifery, she ended up taking care of those at the other end of the scale, dedicating her career to looking after the elderly at Tuarangi, where she worked Night Duty. For 10 of those 31 years, she also split her time between Tuarangi and Ashburton Hospital. One of the biggest changes in her career included moving from the old Tuarangi home in the late 1990s, but it was a change that was better for staff and patients, who were then able to have single rooms. Marion was farewelled by staff at the end of January with two parties, an afternoon tea at Tuarangi, followed by an informal get together the following day, where she was dressed up by her colleagues. Both celebrations were well attended by both past and present staff and Marion will be sorely missed by her colleagues.
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E-update - Issue 15, 26 January–15 February 2015 Included in this issue: CLINICIAN STORY: The role of staff relationships in preventing medication errors NEWS: Systems change and human factors to prevent harm and errors NEWS: Register for our webinar on human factors, systems change and root cause analysis NEWS: One step to safer insulin administration and monitoring Read full newsletter RESOURCE: Poster – communicating so people will understand A new poster for health professionals provides simple ways to talk with people about their health or medicines.
Sex and Consequences Seminar - 1 April The first Sex and Consequences seminar for 2015 will be held on Wednesday 1 April from 1pm to 5pm at Community and Public Health (310 Manchester Street). The following speakers will present: Jan Bruning, Executive Director, Positive Women Inc. on the latest developments with the female condom
Shaun Robinson, Executive Director of NZ AIDS Foundation on the HIV Notification Debate
Jen Woollett, Lecturer, University of Otago, Christchurch on “Sex, Bugs and Rock n’ Roll: Enhancing student knowledge and attitudes about sexual health and sexual identity”
Tony Hughes, Researcher at NZ AIDS Foundation on “Effective HIV Prevention in gay and bisexual men: Science and strategy”
To RSVP for this free workshop please contact Diane Shannon (diane.shannon@cdhb.health.nz)
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This exciting new opportunity! Auditor, Aged Care Certification Monitoring South Island Alliance Programme Office Be part of a team improving quality in the Health sector with this exciting new opportunity that we have in store!
The South Island Alliance Programme Office supports the South Island District Health Boards (SI DHBs) Alliance framework, including governance, leadership and operational components. The Programme Office is funded by the DHBs on an annual budget basis to provide these services. The function of the Aged Care Certification Quality Monitoring Team is to contribute to the provision of quality health care services in aged residential care facilities. As an Auditor focussing on Aged Care Certification Monitoring, you will be part of a close-knit team, supporting the South Island District Health Board Planning and Funding teams to monitor and follow-up all requirements arising from the certification audit process of aged care facilities in the South Island. The successful candidate will possess the following key skills:
Registered Nurse A recognised auditor qualification Experience auditing in the health sector Demonstrated knowledge of the New Zealand health sector, with experience in service delivery or the planning and funding of aged care A commitment to and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its impact on health planning and funding Responsive to meeting the needs and expectations of external ‘customers’ Good inter-personal relationship skills, supported by excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills.
This is a part-time role of 0.4 FTE, fixed term (to cover leave) from 25 May 2015 – 28 August 2015. This role is based in Christchurch. Enquiries should be directed to Stacey Flintoff, Recruitment Specialist, phone (03) 337 7985, email Stacey.Flintoff@cdhb.health.nz. Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.careers.cdhb.govt.nz to complete an application and download a position description. Want to know more about other roles available at the Canterbury District Health Board?
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One minute with… Dr Ursula Jewell, Project Manager, Data and Information, Southern Cancer Network What does your job involve? My job involves managing a programme of initiatives that aim to improve cancer services in New Zealand, in particular in the South Island. These projects are initiated by South Island DHBs including CDHB, local cancer networks, the South Island Alliance, and the Ministry of Health. All of them share the common goal to improve outcomes for cancer patients. Why did you choose to work in this field? Cancer is still one of the biggest killers of our time. In New Zealand, almost a third of all deaths are caused by cancer. Like most people, I have lost family and friends to cancer. My philosophy is very much along the lines of Aaron Swarz’s quote: "You literally ought to be asking yourself all the time what is the most important thing in the world I could be working on right now, and if you are not working on that why aren’t you?", so I studied sciences and physiology and became a principal investigator in cancer research. Then I wanted to focus on making a difference to cancer services in the here and now, shifted to cancer management and joined the Southern Cancer Network. What do you like about it? I love working with a wide variety of people to address and overcome challenges. At the Southern Cancer Network we are in regular contact with cancer patients, nurses, clinicians, researchers, managers, and Ministry staff. My scientific background and understanding allows me to focus on cancer data and providing helpful information to cancer service providers. What are the challenging bits? The biggest challenge to me is accepting that sound methodology requires due process which can take time. Who do you most admire in a professional capacity at work and why? Dr Shaun Costello, our Clinical Director. His passion to improve cancer outcomes is endless, and he is not afraid to speak out. Despite his busy schedule he always finds time to help resolve issues and provide support. He also has a great sense of humour which makes working with him lots of fun! The last book I read was… Andorra by Max Frisch, my favourite author. I read the book in high school, and decided it was time to introduce my daughter to Max Frisch, so read it with her to help her understand the German. If I could be anywhere in the world right now it would be… Back at home in Germany with my family and mum who was diagnosed with cancer last year. My ultimate Sunday would involve… Being with friends up a mountain, preferably in the snow. One food I really dislike is… Sorry, none. My favourite music is… Smetana’s Vlatava.
If you would like to take part in this column or would like to nominate someone please contact Naomi.Gilling@cdhb.health.nz.
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Feedback sought on short-listed Earthquake Memorial designs Six short-listed designs for the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial have been released for public input. The Memorial will honour the victims of Canterbury’s earthquakes and acknowledge the suffering of all those who lived through them as well as the heroism of those who participated in the rescue and recovery operations. More than 330 submissions were received from 37 countries after designs were sought by the Government, Christchurch City Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The six short-listed were selected last year and have since been adapted following consultation with stakeholders, including those who lost loved ones and those who suffered serious injuries, and in order to ensure they met design criteria. “I think each of the designs is outstanding and reflects the Canterbury experience in a different way. Every one of them could be a fitting memorial for what we lost and what we have been through as a city,” says Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Nicky Wagner. “The public now has a chance to have its say on which design best reflects that shared loss and experience.” Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says this is an important step towards having a memorial space that will mean so much to so many people, here and around the world. “Allowing the public to have a say in how we commemorate what we have lost, while capturing a sense of hope for the future, will make a real difference.” Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Tā Mark Solomon says: “It is very important for the region, our city and our communities to have an appropriate place to honour and reflect on the events of the earthquakes. I believe as a community we will achieve this.” The short-listed designs can be viewed at www.ccdu.govt.nz/ideas-to-remember and feedback can be given on the website until 15 March. The designs will be on display at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on the walkway alongside the Canterbury Museum between February 24 and March 15.
New app showing inspiration in Christchurch We want to tell you about a great new app that’s just gone live - CHCH Story. Launched late last week to coincide with the Cricket World Cup and the influx of visitors to our region, CHCH Story brings to life the stories behind the bricks and mortar. It’s packed full of inspirational stories from real people who’re making their mark on this city, as well as anchor project updates, interesting facts and figures. Stories are geo-tagged, so when you open up the app you automatically see a map with the stories that are closest to you. Some locations, such as Hagley Oval, have multiple stories tagged, including the history of the oval and Canterbury cricket legends. We’ll be updating, evolving and adding to the stories as the rebuild and recovery of Christchurch continues. The app’s look and feel ties in with the ‘2015 Christchurch - It’s Happening’ campaign. You’ll see some posters and bus shelter AdShels advertising the ChCh Story app with the strapline: ‘2015 Christchurch – It’s Happening’. The campaign’s ‘C’ fingerprint logo is the app’s symbol. We’d really like to hear what you think – download the app, have a play and get back to us with any feedback on how we could improve it. It’s available for both Apple and Android on the Apple App store or Google Play. We’d also really appreciate your help in spreading the word about CHCH Story to your friends and family. And of course, let me or my team know of any stories you think ought to be included! Tejada Robinson, Manager, Marketing, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) Email: tejada.robinson@cera.govt.nz; Web: www.cera.govt.nz Monday 23 February 2015
In brief
Event accessibility for people who are disabled
Moving and handling conference
The Christchurch City Council is doing a survey on what events people who are disabled go to and what would make it more accessible.
www.mhanz.org.nz A unique opportunity for anyone involved in moving and handling (patient, manual and material handling) to attend and participate.
Please complete this 5 - 10 minute survey by clicking the link below by Friday 06 March 2015. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9ZYKCQG If you or your clients find it hard to access the internet please complete the hard copy attached. Please assist anybody with a disability you know who might like to complete the survey. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact: Rachel Mullins Inclusive Communities Coordinator Community Support Unit Ph 941 8210 Mob 027 266 0771 Email: rachel.mullins@ccc.govt.nz
6 May – Christchurch (Rydges Hotel)
A must for health, aged and residential care, education and emergency services. Call For Papers Submit your abstract of no more than 300 words to secretary@mhanz.org.nz by 20 March 2015. For more details see www.mhanz.org.nz View the conference brochure.
Accessible City Works - Hagley Ave/Moorhouse Corner and surrounding streets—Tuesday 24 February until mid-April
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