Canterbury DHB CEO Update 24 November 2014

Monday 24 November 2014: Opportunities for Canterbury Health System staff to work on an Ebola mission in West Africa Health-sector volunteers are being sought from NZ for an Australian-flagged mission to Sierra Leone – under the UK-led response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

As part of a $2 million contribution from the NZ government, New Zealand health professionals are encouraged to volunteer for the mission. For further details and to register an expression of interest visit the Ministry of Health’s website.

Initial expressions of interest close on 7 December 2014. It is anticipated that deployments will be between six to twelve weeks. Staff accepted for this mission would be expected to take leave without pay from CDHB, and would be paid by Aspen Medical Australia, who have been contracted by the Australian Government to manage this mission.

HealthOne LIVE on West Coast I am pleased to be able to say that as of last Monday, HealthOne, Canterbury’s patient information sharing system, is now LIVE on the West Coast!

The whole HealthOne team has been working hard for the past few weeks to regionalise the HealthOne product, deliver training, complete installations, set up user accounts and line up components from the communications plan.

It has been a great team effort with many of the team spending time over on the Coast supporting the implementation and the ‘Scrum Team’ based at Pegasus Health landing a number of critical pieces of work needed to regionalise HealthOne. A huge achievement for our ISG team and our strategic partners at Orion Health and Pegasus Health, ably assisted by Miles Roper who co-ordinated the West Coast team. Together we have again pulled off something spectacular. Well done to all and over the coming months we can look forward to positive feedback from West Coast clinicians who will save time and have access to the best available information in providing better, safer care to their patients.

More on the staff Wellbeing Survey Further to my update in September, General Managers have now been provided with specific feedback from the 2014 Staff Wellbeing survey which relates to staff in their area of responsibility. This information will be discussed at team meetings over the coming weeks.

A presentation was made by our Staff Wellbeing Coordinator, Andy Hearn, and Clinical Director of our anxiety disorders unit Dr Caroline Bell, to provide GMs and the Board with an overview of the report’s findings.

CDHB staff can access a presentation which provides a high level overview of the survey’s findings here. There’s also more information about our Staff Wellbeing Programme initiatives on the intranet.

As we countdown to Christmas, with all manner of deadlines and family dynamics putting added stresses on everyone, remember to take time out to look after yourself. Get together with a friend, take a walk in the park – take a breather.

Have a great week David Meates

Canterbury Medical Grand Round Friday 28 November 2014, 12.15-1.15pm (lunch from 11.50am) Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre Speaker; Joan Crawford MCNZ Title; Changes to prevocational training and demo of the e-portfolio An update on the changes being implemented to pre-vocational medical training commencing this November. Joan will also demonstrate the new e-portfolio (ePort).

Speaker; Dr Geoff Porter, Professor Department of Surgery, Canada Title; " The Canadian Experience in Cancer Control" The synoptic reporting talk will deal primarily with surgical synoptic reporting.

Chair: Lance Jennings Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre Video Conference set up in: • Burwood Meeting Room • Meeting Room, Level 1 TPMH • Wakanui Room, Ashburton • Telemedicine Room, Admin. Building 6 – Hillmorton

Staying connected in Hospital Work on promoting where free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors at can be found at selected CDHB sites including Christchurch Hospital is underway.

The service can be accessed from many Canterbury DHB sites including Christchurch Hospital and some parts of Burwood and Hillmorton hospitals as part of a six month trial. Other sites, such as The Princess Margaret Hospital will not have the service due to technical limitations. Ashburton Hospital may provide the service following the six month trial. It is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week. In the meantime information can be found on our website.

The service is provided in conjunction with local telecommunications provider Snap, who have been providing CDHB with a range of services for over four years.

The service can be accessed from many Canterbury DHB sites including Christchurch Hospital and some parts of Burwood and Hillmorton hospitals as part of a six month trial. Other sites, such as The Princess Margaret Hospital will not have the service due to technical capabilities. Ashburton Hospital may provide the service following the six month trial.

Support for the service is available via the CDHB website which also provides instructions on how to connect.

Reminder to staff re Wi-Fi access CDHB staff also have access to the free Wi-Fi but have their own separate network. It is very important that staff only use the wireless network set up for them and not the public system.

The name of the staff wireless network is “DHB Staff Wi-Fi”. It can be used by any device that is wireless enabled. You’ll find instructions on how to setup the wireless for the most popular mobile devices here.

You will not be able to access clinical applications directly from your device. To access any clinical application you will need to use Citrix.

Should you encounter any issues, please click on this Link and your query will be passed to our Service Desk staff.

Due to the large volume of calls, we do ask that you do not phone the Service Desk.

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Monday’s Facilities Fast Facts Happy Birthday to Fast Facts: one year old this week!

Fast Facts – Burwood This time last year we were levelling the ground and site fences were going up (the photo below left shows a view towards the Project Office taken on 21 November 2013).

Now, the Back of House building is nearing completion externally and the ward blocks are well on their way too (see photo below right; the ward block columns and roof can be seen in the background).

A further three concrete pours are happening this week, on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Local residents have been informed.

Fast Facts – Christchurch This time last year we were in the planning stage of the Acute Services building, with preliminary plans being signed off by user groups.

Now – although we are still planning, we are also firmly in the doing stage. Recent activity has included:  Up to 70 trucks a day being filled to remove dirt from the site.  Demolition of the water feature at the rear of Christchurch Women’s Hospital, and relocation of service pipes/cabling.  Stripping out the old Oral Health building ahead of demolition.

The next stages of the site works process include the demolition of Oral Health, the removal/diversion of services (pipes and cables) from the ground at the rear of Christchurch Women’s Hospital, and the installation of new diesel and sewer tanks near the Oncology building. More permanent (wooden) site fencing is also going to be put up on the northern and western site boundaries.

All sign-off of Developed Design plans is expected to be presented to the Clinical Leaders Group by 21 November, which is a major milestone for the project.

Please remember that the City Council is now beginning to alter the traffic flows around Hagley Ave/ Moorhouse Ave, and will also start on the traffic flows around Hospital Corner. More details including a detailed work notice are at tfc.govt.nz/an-accessible-city This week’s site reminders:  Please park considerately at the Metro/brewery site – make sure that you don’t block anyone else in.  Please do not use the mobility car parks on site unless you are personally entitled to do so or you are transporting a mobility-impaired person to the hospital. Inappropriate use of these car parks is currently being monitored.  Please do not bring bicycles into the buildings/your offices. Please use the racks provided.

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Bouquets 24 hour Surgery, Bealey Avenue Just a wee message of thanks to the team at Bealey Ave 24 hours surgery from a very grateful patient…. A special thanks to Dr Sophie who put my worries to rest with her reassurance that I was ok. Thank you all.

Coronary Care Ward and Ward 12 - Christchurch Hospital My father underwent heart valve replacement surgery at Christchurch Hospital….In an era where the public health service is often criticised, I would like to extend our family’s heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff that treated him during his three week stay.

I was greatly impressed with their professionalism. The specialists and doctors went to great length to explain the medical nature of the issues afflicting my father so he and we were fully informed at all times.

What really stood out to me however, was the degree of compassion shown by your nursing staff in particular. If this is indicative of the nursing staff throughout your hospital, then you are fortunate indeed.

In my mind, they are exceptional.

My family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the staff of the Coronary Care ward and ward 12.

While in no way an exhaustive list, we would like to thank the following: Murray Hart, Leanne Bonifacio, and Pam in Coronary care as well as Sue, Denise, Janine, Jackie, Sophie and Deb in Ward 12.

Ward 17, Christchurch Hospital Nurse – Sam, highly impressed and thankful for having someone so great.

Cardiology, Christchurch Hospital Although very early for appointment the staff were very polite, charming and friendly. Explained everything at the time, very calming influence over a fairly nerve wracking experience.

Ward 21, Christchurch Hospital My son … was admitted unexpectedly and suddenly on Labour Day. From the first phone call to after hours (Bealey Ave) then to the Emergency Department I cannot express our heartfelt thanks to all concerned who participated in his care until discharge.

Totally fantastic staff including doctor, theatre staff, nurses etc. My son’s first ever trip to hospital and he admitted on discharge that it was not the scary trip he thought it would be. Thanking you all again most sincerely.

Ward 11, Christchurch Hospital Awesome service during my stay here especially Rachel and Simon – thanks for being such great nurses.

Ward 15, Christchurch Hospital Staff were excellent and very patient with my horrible accidents due to procedure medication. I was so embarrassed but they were lovely, especially the ones on the afternoon shift of 4 November.

Radiation/ Oncology, Christchurch Hospital I wish to compliment the radiation therapists, in particular those operating the T3 machine. At the time of experiencing the worst six weeks of my life I was given the most professional care and treatment and always felt that the staff cared and listened to what was said and never gave the impression that anything was a nuisance or too much trouble. An exceptional group.

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Oncology, Christchurch Hospital Re Maree Johnston, Oncology Outreach Nurse. We would like to express our appreciation for the outstanding support we received from Maree while … was receiving chemo/radiation treatment in August and September. Maree’s skill in identifying and prioritising for solutions certainly facilitated the difficult process.

Her practical knowledge of symptoms and side effects meant that we trusted her advice and her total reliability in following up on commitments was very reassuring. She was invaluable in liaising with many different departments. Overall we consider that Maree was the “superglue” that held the process together so that …. could complete his treatment despite the adverse side effects.

Customer Services, Christchurch Hospital from a Patient Advocate ……. you have continuously treated me with utmost care and respect. It is hard for me to ignore that (truly) leadership capacity which you have.

Once again, thank you, Joy, for genuinely supporting patients all the time. Nearly all complaints which have been sent to you through myself have resulted in positive outcomes in favour of patients. It is an honour for me to be hearing very good things from consumers, in this respect.

Ward 1B and Food Services – The Princess Margaret Hospital To the extremely helpful and caring people of The Princess Margaret Hospital, I would like to express my grateful thanks to all the people involved in my husband’s care….All the hard working and busy people I have encountered at Ward 1B from the doctors to cleaners have been so friendly and have made my visiting and my husband’s stay pleasurable. My husband has also enjoyed the varied and nutritious meals greatly. So many thanks to one and all and may God bless you all.

Goodbye RL6…Hello ‘Safety 1st’!

The search is over and a new name for the South Island electronic risk and incident management system has been found!

Safety 1st is the new name for RL6, following a naming competition run during October across all South Island DHBs. The competition was well received, with 260 entries submitted by staff at each DHB and from all areas of the service.

The winning name was submitted by Tanya Tamesvari a Dental Assistant from community Dental Services at Canterbury DHB. Her creative suggestion has secured a hamper of food to share with her colleagues for morning tea.

The Quality and Safety Group of the South Island Alliance are coordinating the roll out of the new system across the South Island, and had the task of whittling down the vast number of entries to a top three. Not an easy task as Mary Gordon, Chair of the Quality and Safety Group explains: “We were delighted with the level of response. Competition entries came in from right across the South Island, with a really wide range of suggestions! It was hard to pick a final winner, but we think Safety 1st is a great fit for the project and really encapsulates what we want people to associate with the new risk management system.”

The new name was selected because it clearly and simply communicates the priority that DHBs place on patient safety, and is easy to remember. It borrows from the same colour palette as the South Island Alliance logo, reflecting the fact that Safety 1st is regionwide. In the logo too, the emphasis is on ‘safety’.

Safety 1s promises to improve patient safety outcomes and support a reduction in all types of risk for DHB patients, staff and visitors across the region. It will make it easy for staff to report and enter valuable information about patient safety and risk, enabling DHBs to monitor what is and is not working well and support managers to continuously improve standards of care.

The new system will also make it easy for staff to access and share clinical learnings from outcome reviews, enable the creation of consistent reporting and support the collection and monitoring of patient safety data.

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Continuing strong interest in PICS demos A full lecture theatre at The Princess Margaret Hospital could be taken as an indication of how eagerly we await a better patient management system in the South Island Patient Information Care System (SI PICS).

Anyone who came to the demo couldn’t help but pick up on the positive attitude of the staff who have high hopes for a system that will make it easier to do their jobs well. Questions were intelligent and constructive, exploring possibilities—”will it be able to do…?” - and the Orion team fielding them were clear about what was still a work in progress and were receptive to suggestions.

Kelly Turpin, Programme Manager, SI PICS says all the demos have been presented to a packed house.

“There is so much interest in seeing the system as it is being developed, we can barely keep up with the demand! Our future plans include having a PICS "open office" where users can come through and see the system, ask questions, run through workflows, etc," says Kelly.

On a “try it and see” basis, Orion Health has agreed with the PICS project team to hold a PICS “Open Office” session this Thursday 27 November from 9am- 12noon.

Anyone is welcome to stop by the 4th floor at TPMH and talk to Orion, the Function Design Group or the CDHB PICS Project team members.

Orion will be able to demonstrate the system. Signage opposite the fourth floor lifts (front ones) will tell you exactly where to go.

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MPBE plays EYEspy When Physiotherapist Leeanne Yeoman at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (BIRS) at Burwood Hospital needed help developing a video goggle system for the assessment of vestibular function, she approached our Medical Physics and Bioengineering team.

The goggles (commonly called Frenzel goggles) are extremely useful in the evaluation of patients with vestibular disorders by viewing movement of the eyes during specific tasks. In essence, they consist of the combination of magnifying glasses (+20 lenses placed in front of the patient), and a lighting system. When the goggles are placed on the patient external light can be eliminated and any nystagmus or unusual eye movements can easily be seen because the patient’s eyes are well illuminated and magnified.

The basic design of a Frenzel Video system consists of a pair of goggles blacked out to create complete darkness, thereby eliminating visual fixation. A video camera is attached to one of the lenses and is illuminated by an infrared light source to enable an image to be displayed and recorded on a computer.

Leeanne wanted to design a low-cost video system for diagnosing vestibular dysfunction in patients with vestibular symptoms. Rebekah Miller, Physiotherapist at Balance Works, was also involved in the development and trial of these goggles.

The MPBE team was able to design and create goggles specially modified to block out all natural light which is not as easy as it sounds! The camera and infrared light source are magnetically attached and so can be easily moved between left and right eyes.

A second camera in the clinic simultaneously captures the movement of the patient and conversation between the patient and clinician. Both of these videos are recorded together as picture-in-picture so the movement of the eye and movement of the patient are always synchronised. The videos and audio are automatically captured and compressed using open-source software.

MPBE’s EYEspy Goggles We’ve really appreciated working with the MPBE team on the development of the lenses - Stefan and his team were genuinely interested in learning about the work that we do in BIRS and in the Burwood Physiotherapy Outpatient Department and how the equipment would be used to benefit our patients. They involved us in the development of the device along the way and were very receptive to feedback, which has meant that we have a useful piece of equipment that meets our specific needs and is simple to use. Having access to the goggles will mean that our patients receive a more thorough and accurate assessment of their vestibular system and therefore more effective treatment of any dysfunction identified,’ says Leeanne.

This device has been successfully trailed at Burwood Hospital and devices are now being used by Burwood Hospital physiotherapists and also by Balance Works Physiotherapy.

Entries for the MPBE $10,000 Health Innovation Challenge closing soon If you have a clinical challenge and think you may know of a solution but lack the technical expertise or funding to make it a reality, then you need to get your entry in fast.

The MPBE $10,000 Health Innovation Challenge, offered in association with Via Innovations, is open to everyone in the Canterbury Health System who has an idea about improving patient care. The winner/s will receive $10,000 worth of development time, materials and marketing to help make their idea a reality.

‘Runner-up’ projects may also be considered for development.

The challenge closes at the end of November – enter online.

More information about the team including departmental contact details, for potential innovators who want to find out more about MPBE’s capabilities can be found at www.cdhb.health.nz/mpbe. You can contact them on ext. 80852; (03) 364 0852 or by email at mpbe@cdhb.health.nz Friday 1424March Monday November 2014 2014

Taking pride in hospital grounds Snowfalls, earthquakes and a tree struck by lightning.

Head Gardener at The Princess Margaret Hospital (TPMH), Lindsay Clement, has dealt with all of these in his 29 years working in CDHB’s grounds.

However most days it is the more usual tasks of trimming hedges, spraying weeds, landscaping, clearing gutters, and tree maintenance that take up his days.

Lindsay’s gardening career started when he left school and completed a four year apprenticeship at Cox’s Nurseries. His first job was with Waimairi County Council’s Parks and Reserves.

A stint working in Brisbane followed before Lindsay returned to Christchurch and began working as a gardener at the former Sunnyside Hospital.

At the time CDHB employed a large number of garden staff overseen by a Superintendent of Grounds. The 20 hectares of Sunnyside Hospital land had many large flower beds, big glasshouses and an extensive vegetable garden. Changes came in the late 1980s with the introduction of Commercial Support Services.

“We were given a zero budget and had to generate an income,” Lindsay says.

Lindsay Clement, Head Gardener, TPMH To help achieve this, he and colleague, Ron Hanton, went on the popular Canterbury Television programme, “Susan Sells”, hosted by Sue Wells, to promote hospital glass house sales and the team’s landscaping capabilities.

Following the big snow of August 1992, Lindsay and others were seconded to the former Coronation Hospital site, in Cashmere, to clear a large number of fallen trees – a task that took them until Christmas.

Today Lindsay is a familiar face around TPMH, and part of the hospital’s Maintenance Department. Over the years he has come to know a lot of staff and patients who sometimes drop by the gardening shed to say hello.

The earthquakes were a challenging time, he says, with construction work, brick removal and repairing of broken pipes all taking a toll on the grounds. However Lindsay takes it all in his stride. He enjoys the job and takes great pride in TPMH’s 22 -hectare grounds looking their best.

“I love being outside in the fresh air and I don’t mind the colder days. If there is a really cold southerly blowing I can work around the other side of the building where it is more sheltered.”

The ’Lightning Tree’ at The Princess Margaret Hospital, 31 October 2014.

Lindsay says you can’t underestimate the positive influence of attractive gardens and grounds on people who visit the hospitals.

“It creates positive thoughts about the place before you even get inside.”

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Double Independent Checking Poster Competition results Below are the results of the poster competition run by the Canterbury West Coast IV Resource Group. This group spans the combined DHBs and includes several private and NGO partner groups. The group provides leadership on peripheral and central IV therapy with activities which include intravenous competency, education and IV practice audits.

The competition remit was to design a poster which explains to patients and their families why staff who are administering medication ask the same questions about date of birth, allergy status, name and NHI number, every time.

The winners are as follows:

First place, Alison Thompson, RN, CAAU

Alison Thompson, RN, CAAU, competition winner

Second place, Jody Cartwright and Steffany Whittaker, RNs, Transit Care

Third place, Jacqui Gapes and Christine Beasley, both RN/NE, PDU

A big thank you to all the entrants for their imaginative and thoughtful work on this project, and congratulations to the winners.

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Popular Orderly Supervisor will be missed Shift Supervisor, Orderlies, at The Princess Margaret Hospital (TPMH), Murray Caird, who died suddenly on 11 November will be fondly remembered for his smile, laughter and laid-back friendly manner.

Murray finished his afternoon shift on Saturday 8 November and the next day was admitted to Christchurch Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. He died two days later with his family at his bedside.

He was 58.

Although they knew he was unwell, staff were shocked and saddened to learn of his sudden passing.

It was a pleasure to work with Murray, he had a laid back, fun manner, and was always entertaining, greeting everyone with a huge smile, often followed by one of his many stories, says Charge Orderly, Kim Towersey.

“The overwhelming theme in Murray’s condolence book was his smile, his laughter, and his cheekiness.

We will think of Murray and smile,” she said.

Murray was also practical and level headed, and his years of experience provided great support to the duty nurse managers who valued his knowledge and willingness to help.

Murray started his working life as a clerical cadet with the Ministry of Agriculture, then trained as a meat inspector, a job he had for 25 years. He began working at TPMH in November 2000.

One of Murray’s passions was dog trialling, where he showed considerable skill. He trained sheep dogs and said he found steering them up a hill and being able to bring down three sheep in a straight line and hold them in a ring “exhilarating”.

He had been looking forward to the recent Canterbury A & P Show where he would have been displaying his talent.

“But sadly that was not to be,” Kim says.

Murray had a wonderful vegetable garden at his large property in West Melton and he generously gave colleagues produce from it.

“I can say on behalf of the orderlies we have enjoyed working alongside Murray and have many great memories and stories. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered,” Kim says.

Service Manager, Linda Wood, said Murray was a well-known and well liked staff member. Nothing was ever a bother to him, whether it be directing staff, patients or visitors to the right area, or helping with flat tyres on staff cars.

“He always did it with a smile on his face and a humorous quip,” she said.

Murray leaves behind his wife, Jill, and a daughter, Holly.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Murray’s family, friends and colleagues.

A couple of Murray sayings: “There might be some snow

on the roof but there’s a fire

in the belly” “I’m like a hubcap, shiny on the outside a bit rough on the inside”

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Christchurch Housing Forum: The economics of social housing and 21 other news items from Healthy Christchurch Christchurch Housing Forum: The economics of social housing International Market coming to MacLeans Island Sounds Like Ours: Three choirs in concert All Right? Campaign Update: November 2014 Consultation on the Draft Responsible Lending Code Carols at the Pa Youth volunteers needed by the NZ Red Cross Consultation on Child Protection Policy Guidelines Programmes available at MHAPS VicHealth eUpdate: 12 November 2014 Joy of InterPlay Workshop Seminar: How Clean and Green are NZ High School Athletes Agencies for Nutrition Action eUpdate 128 Covered: CTV and Rebuild Christchurch TV Series Active Canterbury Network Newsletter: November December 2014 Second NZ Tertiary Community Engagement Summit Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch Notices: 17 November 2014 SummerPlay with US InterPlay leader Phil Porter Businesses need to plan better to recover faster from disasters Academic looks at role of post earthquake social services Support Aviva on Giving Tuesday New Health Promotion postgraduate qualification in Christchurch

User Account Management option on its way From 2 December CDHB staff will be able to reset their own passwords and get back into the computer if they’ve been locked out, without having to contact the service desk. This new self service option will let you sort this out yourself through a series of simple instructions.

The following information will soon be up on the intranet – how to:  Enrol / update with User Account Management  Unlock your account and reset your password  Update your phone book/ enrolled mobile number and other internal phone book numbers.

To make sure you can achieve this self-service status you need to enrol. Details and links will be provided in next week’s update.

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External access to Citrix OR VDI – Have you got a working token?

– Deadline approaching in 2 weeks Please note that the deadline for access to the old Citrix remote access sites being https:// remote1.cdhb.govt.nz or https://remote2.cdhb.govt.nz will be deactivated as of 3rd December to improve security.

The new address is now active and can be accessed at: https://Citrix.cdhb.health.nz .

In order to ensure that you do not experience any loss of service can you please contact the service desk immediately, if you: 1.

Have not responded to our previous email regarding the activation of the above two sites 2.

Have not been set-up with a hardware remote access token or MobilePass (which allow for a code to be sent to your mobile phone) If you have contacted the service desk previously, your request is being progressed so please do not log a new job.

We are working actively to set-up access for all calls that the service desk has logged.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.

Consumer Council Update As part of continuing expansion and increased consumer participation across the Canterbury Health System Consumer Council members are actively involved in a number of projects:  the Patient Portal Pilot  CDHB Health, Quality and Safety looking at falls visual aids which is part of the Falls Prevention Programme and is currently being trialled in a Christchurch Hospital ward – The Falls visual aids project ensures staff and visitors know at  a glance what vulnerable patients require to assist them with mobility. Consumer Council members were particularly interested in the language used and advocated for awareness that the use of medical/clinical terms around patient care may have a significant impact on peoples’ status in the community when they leave hospital.  Infection Prevention and control board.

The Consumer Council is currently recruiting for three new members to represent:  Alcohol and Drug Addiction.  Chronic Conditions, and  Men’s Health.

Nomination forms for these positions can be accessed by emailing consumercouncil@cdhb.health.nz. If you or someone you know is interested in providing consumer representation for any of the above areas.

For any queries relating to the Consumer Council or to request their participation please email consumercouncil@cdhb.health.nz or phone Wayne Turp (03) 364 4130

Have you recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes?

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 pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes to a healthier profile.

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.

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.

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Work has begun on Central City transport projects Work has started on two Central City transport projects, with major changes at the Hagley / Moorhouse Corner.

North-bound entry to Hagley Avenue from Moorhouse Avenue and Lincoln Road was closed last Friday afternoon. Access to the Hospital from this direction is now via Selwyn Street instead.

These first network changes are part of permanent roading changes being made over the coming weeks and months at the Hagley / Moorhouse Corner and surrounding streets and at Hospital Corner, including the entry to Oxford Terrace and parts of Tuam Street, St Asaph Street and Hagley Avenue.

Key permanent changes include:  A simple “T” intersection will be formed at the junction of Lincoln Road and Moorhouse Avenue to increase the efficiency of this intersection.  No entry to Hagley Avenue from Moorhouse Avenue or Lincoln Road.  Hagley Avenue becomes one-way south-bound between Selwyn Street and Moorhouse Avenue, with a left turn only onto Moorhouse Avenue.  Tuam Street will be converted to a one-way only, east-bound route into the Central City by late December.  No entry to Moorhouse Avenue from Grove Road.  No right-hand turn or through movement into Moorhouse Avenue, Lincoln Road or Grove Road from Hagley Avenue.  Oxford Terrace near the Hospital closes to city-bound traffic in January 2015.  St Asaph Street will be one-way west-bound between Antigua Street and Hagley Avenue by February 2015.  A signalised right-hand turn from Selwyn Street into Moorhouse Avenue will be installed.

These transport projects focus on the physical changes to the travel network associated with the new Bus Interchange, the Te Papa Ōtākaro / Avon River Precinct and the Hospital re-development.

For traffic updates, visit www.tfc.govt.nz Further information about these transport projects is available online at www.ccc.govt.nz/ AACtransportprojects General information about the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan and An Accessible City can be found at www.ccdu.govt.nz/the-plan

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The Sexual Health Newsletter provides up to date information to health co-ordinators in schools and others working in the area of sexual and youth health in the Canterbury/West Coast region.

This issue includes stories on: * The Internet and pornography * Women and HIV Seminar 2014 * Female Condom Update * STI Hub for New Zealand * New role at MOH * Sexual Health Seminar at CPH 20 November 2014 * Sexual Health Conference Presentations available

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Kia Mataara!

He pūtea tautoko i te akonga Māori Scholarships available for Māori students studying postgraduate courses at the University of Otago, Wellington in 2015 Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo ki Te Whanga-Nui-a-Tara The University of Otago Wellington is offering a limited number of scholarships to Māori students studying taught postgraduate courses from the Wellington campus only during 2015. The scholarships will fund half the fee for a postgraduate paper. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis so apply early.

The University of Otago Wellington has postgraduate courses in public health, rehabilitation, primary health care, medical technology, child health, family and systemic therapies, radiation therapy, and more. Visit this webpage for more details http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/study/postgraduate/programmes/index.html

Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch & SMHS, CDHB Tuesday Clinical Meeting Tuesday 25 November 2014 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Venue:

Beaven Lecture Theatre, 7th Floor, School of Medicine Building

Title:

"Parenting with a Mental Illness: What clinicians can do to support parenting".

Abstract:

The presentation will give an overview of the relationship between parental mental illness and psychiatric symptoms and disorders in children and introduce the "Lets Talk" programme of intervention which aims to support parenting in people who have a mental illness.

Presenter:

Dr Debbie Wilson

Chair:

Dr Sue Nightingale.

SPECIAL NOTES: These meetings will be held on a weekly basis (except during school holidays) and the details of the next meeting will be emailed to you in advance.

A light lunch will be served at the School of Medicine venue from 12 noon.

Psychiatrists can claim CME for attending these meetings.

The sessions will be broadcast to the following sites:  For TPMH attendees the venue is the Child, Adolescent & Family Inpatient Unit, Ground Floor. Access is from the main reception at TPMH.  For Hillmorton attendees the venue is the Lincoln Lounge, Admin Building, Hillmorton Hospital The dial in address is: Psych Med Grand Round.

If you have difficulties dialling in please call 0800 835 363 to be connected.

Monday 24 November 2014

One minute with…Belinda Smith, Health Promoter, School and Community Dental Service What does your job involve?

Primarily my role is to coordinate the adolescent dental care transfer from Year 8 to Year 9 in Canterbury, South Canterbury and the West Coast. Other tasks involve; networking with private dentists, health nurses, community groups and adolescents; writing the Community Dental Service (CDS) Oral Health Newsletter; supporting Health Events and collaborating with oral health co-ordinators and health promoters from other DHBs. Why did you choose to work in this field? I have always been interested in health care and enjoy the opportunity of being able to help other people.

What do you like most about it?

Attending health events and collaborating with other organisations.

Working with adolescents to try and bring fun back into oral health.

Dentistry today is completely different from the perceived “murder house”!

What are the challenging bits? Encouraging change. Most oral health problems are related to previous experience and perceptions, which makes it hard to address. Sometimes it can be frustrating because most oral health problems are easily preventable, yet they remain a prominent public health concern worldwide.

Who do you most admire in a professional capacity at work and why?

There are too many to name. Dentists and therapists who communicate well, have patience and reassure their patients. This helps relieve patient dental fear and anxiety. School nurses for pushing the importance of oral health even with their busy work load and my Clinical Director, Dr Martin Lee, for his extensive oral health knowledge, his ability to pull any statistics you need and his patience when mentoring me.

The last book I read was…Confessions of a New York taxi driver by Eugene Saloman If I could be anywhere in the world right now it would be…New York for a white Christmas My ultimate Sunday would involve…No study, watching the Crusaders or All Blacks, drinking coffee and a walk up the Rapaki.

One food I really dislike is… Brown bananas. To make sure none go to waste, my boyfriend eats the brown bananas at home and I have a lady who eats the ones at work.

My favourite music is… Most songs from the 80s, have had a crush on Jon Bon Jovi since High School.

If you would like to take part in this column or would like to nominate someone please contact Naomi.Gilling@cdhb.health.nz.

New postgraduate qualification in Health Promotion from University of Otago, Christchurch

For more information go to http://www.otago.ac.nz/study-public-health/qualifications/dph/

Monday 24 November 2014

In brief…

Hepatitis C Seminar “Access through Partnership” Date: Tuesday 9 December 2014, 9am - 4pm Venue: The Fern Room, The Atrium, Christchurch Netball Centre, 455 Hagley Ave Please RSVP by December 5 to jenny.hepc@rwc.org.nz

Feedback sought The Physiotherapy Board of Australia and the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand are working together to establish shared statements that describe the elements of entry-level practice for the physiotherapy profession in the two countries.

The first draft of the new document has been developed following targeted stakeholder consultation. The views of professionals and the public are now being sought.

Find out how you can make a submission.

Opportunity for health providers - Hauora Village Te Matatini - National Kapa Haka Festival 2015 will be held in North Hagley Park in Christchurch from 4 to 8 March 2015. The Hauora Village will be situated in the Te Matatini market place at the festival.

The aim of the Hauora Village is to provide information and services that support Māori whānau to achieve active, positive and healthy lifestyles.

Download the information sheet and registration form to have a stall at the Hauora Village.

Sponsorship of the Hauora area has been confirmed through the Health Promotion Agency www.hpa.org.nz and Te Piringa www.tepiringa.co.nz so Hauora / health and wellbeing providers can offer their services without cost being a barrier.

There will no longer be a cost to run a Hauora stall at Te Matatini, but due to the limited number of spaces available the selection process will be determined by the quality of the application.

Further information and forms can be located on the Waitaha Cultural Council website www.waitahacc.co.nz.

Applications close Friday 21 November 2014 and need to be sent to debbie.baugh@cdhb.health.nz For all other general enquiries about the Hauora Village please contact Gail McLauchlan

gail.mclauchlan@cdhb.health.nz or Aaron Hapuku aaron.hapuku@cdhb.health.nz

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Monday 24 November 2014

Monday 24 November 2014