Monday 3 November 2014: Full steam ahead at Kaikoura It’s fantastic to see progress being made on the new Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre (IFHC). While there’s been a lot of focus lately on the construction at Christchurch and Burwood, it’s very pleasing to see the rapid progress being made at Kaikoura. If you’d like to take a look for yourself check out the Kaikoura IFHC webcam which gives a bird’s eye view of the new facility – and its stunning setting. Once the floor is complete, the pre-nailed wall frames will go up giving a better idea of the layout of the new centre. When complete, the new $13 million Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre will replace the old hospital on the site and provide facilities for primary care, aged care, acute care, maternity care, radiology services and trauma stabilisation. Work is on track for a January 2016 completion.
New Park & Ride shuttle proving its worth CDHB’s Park & Ride shuttle service has been well received by patients and visitors using the service since it started last week. There has been some tweaking and modification of the service to meet demand at peak times, however, it’s great to see it so well utilised. In response to feedback from users of the shuttle we’ve arranged for the council to install another parking meter right next to the container shuttle stop in the old brewery car park, and we’re getting some custom-built steps made to make it easier for people to get in and out of the shuttles. We will continue to modify the service as time goes on. Thanks to all those involved in getting this service off the ground in such a short time-frame. Special thanks too to our team of volunteers, orderlies and security who have been ably assisting people all week. The numbers of people using the shuttle continues to grow. The number of wheelchair transfers of people to and from the front door to various areas of the hospital has also increased by 100 transfers a day. Interestingly more people are using the shuttle to get to hospital and fewer are taking the return journey back to the car-park. For those who are able to walk, the 900 metre walk across to the car park takes around 5-7 minutes.
Staff at The Princess Margaret Hospital were slightly ‘jolted’ on Friday afternoon when lightning hit a tree on site.
Canterbury Medical Grand Round Friday 7 November 2014, 12.15-1.15pm (lunch from 11.50am) Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre Speaker: Anna Stevenson; Public Health Physician, Health in all Policies team Title: “ Zen and the art of getting to work” For many of us getting to work is problematic, we get stuck in traffic, we can’t find a park and it hurts financially when we have to fill up the car and pay for parking. By the time we get to work we aren’t always in the best frame of mind. Have you ever thought that there must be a better way? You are not alone. Speaker: Dr Steve Chambers Title; "Staphylococcal sepsis” - Does the bundle help? Chair: Kate Grundy Convenor: Ruth.Spearing@cdhb.health.nz Video Conference set up in: • Burwood Meeting Room • Meeting Room, Level 1 PMH • Wakanui Room, Ashburton • Telemedicine Room, Admin. Building 6 – Hillmorton
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Monday’s Facilities Fast Facts Burwood Another large concrete pour went ahead as planned on Thursday 30 October, starting at 4am, for the middle section of the ward blocks. Another similar pour is planned for Thursday 6 November. The photos show two views of the ward blocks. The steel for the ward block roofs has also begun to be installed.
Above: Two views of the ward blocks at Burwood Hospital
Christchurch A big week for patients and visitors to Christchurch Hospital last week as the Park & Ride shuttle bus scheme got underway from the Metro Sports/old brewery car park on Antigua Street, and the front of the hospital became a drop-off zone only. Orderlies and volunteers at the front entrance reported a large increase in people and traffic there, including well over 100 more wheelchair transfers each day. The shuttle buses are carrying over 450 people daily, with peak times between 10am and 11am, and between 12.30 and 2pm. At the rear of the site, the public pay and display car park is now closed. There is no pay and display car parking on site. The only public parking on site is for mobility permit holders. Access to the rear of the site is for ambulances only (behind Christchurch Women’s Hospital) and for deliveries and couriers only (behind Riverside, via the Rolleston Ave bridge). The webcam picture shows the demolition of the car park at the rear of the site and the start of site levelling. The Oral Health building is currently scheduled to close on 7 November. Oral Health will be transferred to Hillmorton. To view the webcams go to the It’s all happening website.
Left: Preparation at the Acute Services Building site at Christchurch Hospital.
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Bouquets Hagley Outpatients, Christchurch Hospital Jacqui the orderly respects my independence by letting me push my own chair and she just showed me the way. Janene, Cherry and Sui were fantastic at reception as they always are. They typed up my notes big for me so I could see. Marion and Jody A (nurses) are also wonderful. I come to outpatients regularly and it gives me real confidence when people are so helpful. Ward 14, Christchurch Hospital An amazing, caring team which was greatly appreciated in an unexpected time of crisis. Thank you all so very much. Ward 28, Christchurch Hospital The catering lady Lorraine is the most caring, thoughtful, hilarious person I have encountered on my stay in hospital. Always willing to go the extra mile for me. She has made my stay enjoyable and enjoyed waiting for her to return to work after days off. Ward 27, Christchurch Hospital I would like to thank everyone on Ward 27 for the excellent care I received on the ward. All my nurses were great but particular thanks to Beth who was lovely. I would also like to praise the helpful and caring nature of the receptionist who I believe was called Gabrielle. Thank you all and keep up the great work. Ward 15, Christchurch Hospital The nurses have been extremely helpful and information passed on to family members has been done in a respectful and informative manner. Thank you for your assistance with my family member whose English is his second language. Ward 17, Christchurch Hospital Many thanks to all the doctors and nurses especially Orla, the Irish nurse. Calm under fire. Oral Health, Christchurch Hospital A great experience. Very tidy, clean refreshing department. Love the creative art promo pamphlets on ‘Quit Smoking’. Thank you. Well done. Respiratory Service, Christchurch Hospital Thank you respiratory and Dr Greg Fraser for your courtesy. Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital Dear Dr Luke Holmes. Thank you very much for all your help to me. I really appreciate it. Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital A massive thank you to all the staff throughout Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department from reception through to the doctors and nurses. I was in a lot of pain after slicing my leg open but all the staff made me laugh with their humour, keeping me calm throughout. The treatment was very efficient and I didn’t feel like a burden to anyone. Thanks to you all you lovely lot. Ward 27, Christchurch Hospital Anna the nurse who was attending to my dad has such an amazing aura/personality, took great care of not only him but our family as well. Talked with us a lot to help us understand what was wrong with him and the steps it takes for his recovery.
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Orthopaedic Outpatients Department, Christchurch Hospital I was admitted to OP on 2 September with a fractured wrist and am writing to thank all staff who attended to me on that day. From reception staff through to doctors and nurses I was comforted by their caring, kindly professionalism. This applies to all subsequent OP appointments I have attended. Thank you to all. Ward 11, Christchurch Hospital I have been nursing for 38 years (in the mental health arena) and have frequently been concerned re the lack of empathy shown by some general nurses who often appeared more task focused and lacked the ability to build a rapport with patients. My father was admitted to Ward 11 on Saturday 11th October. He was nursed by a woman called Sharon. My family and I were most impressed with both her professionalism and bedside manner. She not only made dad feel at ease but also kept our family well informed re his condition and pending treatments. She displayed a sense of humour which assisted dad in lessening his anxiety. We just wanted to pass on our gratitude and hope that Sharon receives this feedback. Clone her!!! Christchurch Hospital Sharon and Jude were the nurses on duty when I came to the hospital each day and they explained what they were doing and why which was so helpful to us. Amy was another young lady, all smiles and so friendly. I cannot remember the other ladies names but they are all amazing. Please would you pass on our sincere thanks to all concerned in Ward 11. Give them all a huge pat on the back from all of us. Ward 12, Christchurch Hospital Very pleased overall with the way everything fell into place with great organisation and satisfactory end result. Procedures faultless and all staff involved along with accommodation excellent. Maternity – Ashburton Hospital Thank you so much for looking after my baby and I. All your help, advice and guidance was greatly appreciated and remembered fondly. To all the lovely ladies at Ashburton Maternity Unit, Ashburton Hospital Our baby girl is now 12 weeks old and still gorgeous and super well behaved. We feel very lucky! Thank you all so much for looking after us during our stay, you were all very kind and patient with us. We are loving parenthood! Christchurch Hospital Volunteers My drivers think your helpers are amazing! They made things very hassle free yesterday and the orderlies love the main entrance wheelchair meeting as well! They are happy! From St John Ashburton Emergency, Surgical & Coronary Care Unit, Christchurch Hospital On behalf of my husband and family I would like to commend the hospital, specifically the staff of Emergency, Cardiac Surgery team, Cardiologists & Nursing Staff of Coronary Care Unit especially Nurse Cathy, as well as the therapists - physio & occupational, for the excellent, exception, outstanding service in treating my husband who suffered a heart attack on Thursday 9 October. The emergency team were prompt in treating him, proactive in getting the cardiac team on board so he could have his life saving surgery and overall everyone who treated him did so with utmost professionalism but with compassion for him and his family which eased our fears and anxiety. The service in the ward was way above exceptional. We are grateful for the logical, proactive approach in which everything was handled and undertaken. On behalf of Kierane & Charlene, their children Terri, Kristen and Ethan Joel and our family and friends we want to say a sincere, heartfelt thank you although it does not suffice.
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Improving access to mental health care Canterbury Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS) is streamlining its systems to ensure people get faster access to urgent or crisis mental health care. The SMHS Adult Service has developed a new model of care aimed at providing improved access for consumers and their families and greater integration between existing services. Dr Sue Nightingale says since the earthquakes the Canterbury DHB has been moving towards delivering care closer to people’s homes and the service changes mean the Community Mental Health teams can provide a more mobile service. “It’s about ensuring our consumers don’t experience multiple referrals and assessments but move seamlessly within the service, depending on their needs,” Dr Nightingale says. As part of this, the function of the Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) will be delivered via the Community Mental Health Team located in the area closest to the consumer and accessed via the Single Point Of Entry Team. “On the surface for consumers accessing our services, nothing has really changed – it’s more or less business as usual – you still ring the same telephone number, which is 0800 920 092 in the first instance.” Calls are directed to someone who’s able to help and provide advice on what to do, she says. “The difference is that the health professionals delivering care will now come from within the community health teams that are based closest to the consumer, and who will provide continuous care whether it is an emergency, addressing longer term mental health needs or admission to hospital,” Dr Nightingale says. “Bringing PES and the community mental health teams together is about ensuring we’re providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time, by the right person.”
Medical Physics and Bioengineering Workshop Open Days The Medical Physics and Bioengineering Department is opening its workshops for visits by any CDHB staff. The MPBE Bioengineering team have been quietly building all sorts of innovative medical equipment and electronic devices for decades. Now is your chance to come and see where the magic happens, right in our own hospital! Their highly skilled technicians and engineers will be showing off their Mechanical, Electrical and Surgical Instrument Workshops as well as their 3D printer, and will show you how they make titanium implants, patient monitors, custom surgical tools, and all sorts of other medical devices. Dates: Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 12 November Tours at 9am, 11am and 1pm Follow signs for "Medical Physics & Bioengineering Workshops" on the Lower Ground Floor of the Riverside Building. Contact Chris Morison on 80651/364 0651 or chris.morison@cdhb.health.nz for more details or to arrange alternative times. This will give you a chance to see how they could help you solve your clinical problems with some custom made kit, and give you inspiration for your entry to their MPBE $10,000 Health Innovation Challenge which is now open until the end of November. More details here: http://cdhb.health.nz/mpbe
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HealthOne rebrand just in time for West Coast incarnation Creating a new brand for a well-established system is a lengthy process and it’s been quite a journey; the naming competition, shortlisting the best ideas, picking a name (that wasn’t already taken), registering it with the Intellectual Property Office NZ, and finally crafting the logo. But it’s been a labour of love and it is with great pleasure that we can confirm the new name for our electronic patient information sharing system - formerly known as eSCRV is
HealthOne deserves some explanation: The health part is obvious, but the ‘One’ conveys that there is a single record and that health information is drawn together in an integrated system that is centred around the patient. The font is clean and modern and the colours a combination of a fresh, healthy green and a business-like grey. The design of the ‘O’ in the logo uses blue and white koru suggestive of our planet, with Aotearoa/ New Zealand as the centre of innovation. HealthOne, put simply, allows secure access to key patient information at the point of care – whether that is at the GP, hospital, pharmacy or community nursing services. Sharing data this way enables safer, better informed care. It also reduces waste – less of the clinician’s time trying to find information and checking it’s up to date, less of the patient’s time giving repeat information or having to undergo rerun tests. The real news though is that HealthOne is about to take the next great step towards regional rollout. So far, it has made a huge difference in Canterbury alone – “The best invention since the stethoscope” one appreciative clinician called it. In less than two weeks, it will also be available on the West Coast and by the end of 2015, across the whole of the South Island. In the not so distant future you will be able to access the same better, safer care if something unexpected were to happen while you were on holiday. Not something you ever have to test I hope, but a great comfort nevertheless. In Canterbury we are fortunate to be able to resource system improvements like HealthOne, and more fortunate still in having the expertise of our partners Orion Health and Pegasus Health to call upon. Being in the happy position of being able to share HealthOne with other health boards in the South Island Alliance just goes to show it’s all about the patient, and that excellent care has no boundaries. Over the coming months, the posters and fliers in all the facilities where HealthOne is available will be replaced with rebranded material. From 4 November, the tab you click on to access the system will change to HealthOne. Look out for the button
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To provide feedback or suggestions on features and functionality, please use the “feedback” button at the top right of the screen when you are using HealthOne. The website you go to for information or support will also change to www.HealthOne.org.nz Some new contact email addresses are listed below but we will still be actively monitoring the old eSCRV mailboxes for some time to come. New Contact Details For queries regarding access to HealthOne please email HealthOne.access@pegasus.org.nz. For enquiries about privacy please email HealthOne.privacy@pegasus.org.nz To contact the HealthOne Programme Team, email HealthOne.programme@pegasus.org.nz Monday 3 November 2014
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Workshop: Good Clinical Practice Update A Good Clinical Practice (GCP) workshop will be held on Thursday 27 November 2014 at the Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago, Christchurch. The target audience is research nurses and research co-ordinators working in the Canterbury and West Coast regions. Sponsor: Via Innovations, CDHB Schedule: 13.00-13.10 13.10-13.15 13.15-14.30 -
Kate Gibb, Nursing Director, CDHB Welcome on behalf of the CDHB and West Coast Directors of Nursing Dr Helen Lunt, Clinical Director, Via Innovations, CDHB Outline of workshop programme and introduction to speakers Tony Mann, Research Associates Ltd History and principles of ICH GCP, informed consent, adverse events, CRF
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Afternoon tea, networking
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Rebecca Coombes, Manager, UOC and CDHB research office Commercial aspects of clinical research - View from NZ Acres and the research office
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Tony Mann Commercial aspects of clinical research, waivers, fraud and misconduct
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Nic Aagard, Senior Advisor, Ethics Committee Your HDEC application: How to avoid common pitfalls
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Dr Helen Lunt Wrap up
Registration: The workshop is free to attendees but pre-workshop registration is requested both for catering and also to allow individualised certificates of workshop completion to be available at the end of the afternoon. For registration and further details contact: Charlotte.Robson@cdhb.health.nz Registration form
News from Child, Youth and Family - October 2014
Kaiwhakatara reinvigorate family group conferences Having twelve kaiwhakatara (champions) as mentors for Child, Youth and Family staff across the country has strengthened Family Group Conferences. Empowering whānau on marae Over the past year, Child, Youth and Family Auckland region project specialist, Danny Thompson, has supported social workers as a kai korero (facilitator) in over 17 family group conferences and numerous hui-a-whānau, held on marae. Frontline social workers go mobile To free up social workers from office work so they can spend more time with children, young people and their families, Child, Youth and Family is issuing all its frontline social workers with iPads and iPhones. Read the full newsletter.
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Key Messages & Summary from the Alliance Leadership Team (ALT) October 2014 1. CCN Strategic Planning 2015/18 CCN Strategic Planning Session - Fifty leaders from across the Canterbury Health System, including consumers attended the CCN Strategic Planning Workshop on 27 September. Based on the information gathered at this first workshop, a further workshop was held by the ALT to define the strategic priorities for CCNs 2015-18 Strategic Plan. A summary will be shared in late November/ early December. 2. Key Messages Allied Health Presentation –Stella Ward, the Executive Director of Allied Health for Canterbury and West District Health Boards (DHBs) mapped out the current and future state of Scientific and Technical Allied Health services across Canterbury and the West Coast. The presentation gave an overview of the drivers; clinical governance structures; current initiatives/activities underway; future opportunities and the risks/barriers. He Kete Hauora Waitaha - Tools and resources developed by the Māori Caucus are now available. The Kete is designed to enable CCN work streams and service level alliances and anyone involved in service planning to assess and plan specific activities that address health inequalities and support improved Māori health outcomes. For CCN, the Kete will be used by work streams and service level alliances to support the development of the 2015/16 work plans. 3. Summary of other items discussed CCN Risk Registers - ALT approved the risk registers for the Pharmacy SLA and the Laboratory SLA. ALT requested that all risks coded red (high probability and impact) be reported to the ALT by the respective SLA/WS. Updated Pharmacy SLA Terms of Reference were endorsed by ALT with one change in terminology. CCN Website Survey - ALT noted a CCN website survey, seeking feedback on the function and usability of the CCN website to inform the website’s redevelopment. The survey has since closed. 4. Items for Noting CCN Planning Process - ALT noted the proposed CCN planning process and timings for the development of 2015/16 work plans. Canterbury DHB Strategic Disability Action Plan 2014-2018 – ALT noted the development of a draft Canterbury DHB Strategic Disability Action Plan, to be formally presented to ALT in December. Progress towards achieving the ‘More Heart and Diabetes checks’ and ‘Better Help for Smokers to Quit’ Health Targets was noted.
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Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Being diagnosed with lung cancer is an overwhelming and life changing event for a person and their family/whānau. CDHB currently has two Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) available to support people undergoing the diagnostic process, treatment and beyond. They provide a coordinated approach to care by providing support, information, time to discuss concerns, access to further help and a link to other people involved with the patient’s care. Lung Cancer CNSs become involved when a referral arrives at the Respiratory Department at CDHB. The person is triaged to the twice weekly dedicated Lung Cancer Clinic to provide a timely and co-ordinated approach to ensure a rapid diagnosis. Patients are contacted by the Lung cancer CNS to ensure that they are able to attend this appointment, talk about what the process will be and provide any information required. The CNS attend the appointment with the patient and provide further information and support to ensure they have a good understanding of what is happening. This is also a time when they offer symptom support and refer the patient to other agencies as required. Further diagnostic tests and procedures are often required to reach an accurate diagnosis so regular contact is maintained throughout this process. If Lung Cancer is diagnosed the CNS continue to support the patient and their family/whānau as they go on to have treatment whether it be surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or supportive care. They are the constant link as patients meet many different health care providers during their journey. There are many treatment options available so it is important that anyone suspected of having Lung Cancer is referred to those who can provide specialised care. If you know of any patients in your care who you suspect of having lung cancer, contact the service for information and advice. The CNSs are available Monday to Friday, 8.30-5.00 and can be contacted on the numbers below. Catherine Smith Ex 86356 Catherine.smithoncology@cdhb.health.nz
Bronwyn Perry Ex 80290 Bronwyn.perry@cdhb.health.nz
The Lung Cancer Health Report published by the Cancer Society is a valuable source of information. Download here or by clicking the image above.
Consumer Council Update As part of continuing expansion and increased consumer participation across the Canterbury Health System, Consumer Council members have recently been involved with the following: The Consumer Council Deputy Chair joined the CDHB contingent attending the Asia Pacific Health Conference in Melbourne A member of the Council was selected to attend the Consumer Facilitator Training programme organised by Health, Quality and Safety in Wellington (only two people were selected from the South Island) Several members of the Council took part in the Asian Health Day held recently and three others were actively involved in Older Persons’ Health Day Provided feedback on the review of the ChCh Hospital main reception area in preparation for the closure of Riverside and Oncology entrance/exits The Chair and two other members took part in the CCN Strategic Planning Workshop Consumer Council have presented to two cohorts of Xceler8 in the past period Consumer Council members have been invited to undertake Collabor8 training. Two have taken up the offer for the next workshop A Consumer Council member is part of the Patient Portal Pilot which is currently underway. Engaged with 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. The Chair was invited to meet the new Minister of Health Jonathon Coleman and the Consumer Council has a representative on the newly formed Infection Prevention and control board. 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 Friday 143 March Monday November 20142014
An exciting new programme for the 19th Public Health Summer School is now open for registration. Early bird discounts are available and places are limited so don’t miss out, register now! Start the new year with a day or two of inspiration and learning! Offering over 28 courses of 1-3 days duration, this popular event will be held from 2 – 20 February 2015 at University of Otago, Mein St, Wellington. You may be interested in a skills-based course such as one of the statistical or research methods topics, an issue-based course such as ‘Responding to infectious diseases in NZ: Update on emerging issues’, or maybe you’d like to hear from leading international speakers at one of our topical symposiums – there is such a diversity of courses to inspire you. Our 2015 programme offers 11 new courses together with 17 repeat courses in core subject areas. For a summary of all courses available please view our flyer here. To register or find out more please visit our Summer School website. Remember to act quickly to take advantage of the 25% early bird discount. Also available in 2015 are a limited number of Māori/Pacific Scholarships. These are available to Māori and Pacific people studying or working in Māori or Pacific health. See our website for more information. 2015 Public Health Summer School When: 2-20 February, 2015 Course length: 1-3 days Where: University of Otago, Wellington campus in Newtown View website here. Plus, if you are looking for more than a short course, find out more about the NEW postgraduate courses in Public Health being offered at University of Otago’s three campuses, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin. Just visit www.otago.ac.nz/publichealth For further information, please contact kerry.hurley@otago.ac.nz or call +64 4 8061807
New Dry July chairs appreciated Dry July Ambassador Marg Foster made a special trip into the Chemotherapy Day Ward last week to see how new chairs purchased with Dry July funds are making a difference for patients. Fourteen new chairs are now available for patient use and Marg spoke with Maria Schapp who was receiving chemotherapy for fallopian cancer.
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The first annual International Pathology Day will take place on 5 November 2014. International Pathology Day is an opportunity to celebrate the vital work of pathologists and to demonstrate to the wider public the important role of pathology in their daily lives. Pathologists, laboratory scientists, institutions and organisations around the world will be holding events to generate greater awareness and dispelling the many myths around the specialty that saves lives. What is Pathology? Is it the work you see in television programmes like Silent Witness and CSI? Well, you’re not alone if you think this. A recent survey found that two thirds of people believe that pathologists only cut up dead people and less than a third were aware that pathologists diagnose diseases in the living. Pathology is not just about dead bodies! Pathology is the branch of medicine involved in the study and cure of disease. It is at the heart of modern healthcare. Recognising the patterns that disease takes allows pathologists to look at samples of tissue, blood or other fluids and work out what’s wrong. It allows doctors to decide on how best to treat patients and how to prevent similar problems in future. Whether it’s a GP taking a cervical smear or a surgeon wanting to know the nature of a lump removed during an operation, the answer is provided by a pathology team. Because a lot of pathology work is done behind the scenes, many people are unaware of its vital contribution to modern medicine. In fact, 70% of all diagnoses made involve pathology. Increasingly pathologists are responsible for the direct care of patients, for example those with anaemia, leukaemia, immune and metabolic disorders like diabetes or high cholesterol. Without the detective work of pathologists investigating disease, there would be no firm answers and improving or even maintaining the quality of medical care would be impossible. There are five main pathology specialties, and several smaller specialties. These include anatomical pathology, microbiology, haematology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, genetics, clinical embryology, forensic pathology, toxicology, veterinary pathology, and virology. There are always opportunities to work in pathology as a doctor, scientist or laboratory assistant, or as a provider of administrative or IT support. Come visit our Pathology stand in the University building foyer on 5 November and look out for poster displays around hospital to find out more!
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One minute with…Bob Ashford, Clinical Manager, Medical Illustration What does your job involve? The day to day running of Medical Illustration and TeleHealth. As a Medical Photographer I’m involved in clinical photography and video of patients for their medical record, teaching and publication. I also spend a lot of time and involvement with the Eye department with their diabetic screening outreach programme. We also photograph and make videos for Information, training and teaching (both staff and patients) plus the general recording of all areas of health care. I do a little bit of layout work but I leave the more complicated and design intensive work to our very skilful designers. I don’t think there is one department in the hospital that I haven’t been into or worked with at some point. Being involved with video conferencing is exciting as this will increase many-fold as everyone sees the savings in time and travel plus the increase in patient satisfaction and the many ways in which it can be used across the health system. Why did you choose to work in this field? Photography/art have always been a big part of my life and I have been keenly interested in science and working for the good of others (sounds a little corny, I know) so it was a natural choice to combine the lot. What do you like about it? The huge variety of work from day to day. Bringing a smile to the face of a small child who’s ‘been through the mill’ and working with a fantastic community of professionals. . What are the challenging bits? Not getting emotional when you’re dealing with a patient who is having a hard time. Who do you most admire in a professional capacity at work and why? My crew here in Medical Illustration, pulling out all the stops for all you out there. They all love what they do and always go that extra mile, makes me proud to say I work in Medical Illustration. The last book I read was… The Beautiful Universe – doing the reading so I can get the best out of my Dobsonian telescope and see those amazing sights up there. If I could be anywhere in the world right now it would be… I would love to go to the Antarctic, Cambodia to see Angkor Wat, the Galapagos Islands to see the blue and red footed Boobies, the Sally Lightfoot crabs or, to tell the truth, just tramping in any of New Zealand’s mountain ranges. But then again fly fishing a back country river, ahhh bliss. My ultimate Sunday would involve… A run to Oxford (21 km) to meet up with Dei (my wife) for coffee, a bun and a read of a magazine (she brings the money) and then Dei drives me home. Walking along a beach hand in hand with Dei, laughing at the look on Tahi’s face (our black Retriever/ labrador cross) chasing gulls into the sea then realising he’s out there with nowhere to stand. One food I really dislike is… Not really sure if there is a food I don’t like - grasshoppers! My favourite music is… Rock, pop, classical, jazz, swing but my ‘go to’ music is usually Bruce Springsteen or John Martyn.
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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Staff Wellbeing Programme: RAS - free legal advice regarding EQC/insurance issues Staff Wellbeing Programme: Residential Advisory Service (RAS) – free legal advice for Insurance / EQC issues. Free 30 minute appointments available at: Burwood Hospital - Tuesday 18 November CHCH Campus – Thursday 27 November Click here for more information or visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page Gratitude Challenge – new Tracksuit-inc Challenge New 10 day Gratitude Challenge – registrations open today. Challenge starts 17 November. For more information visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page Wellbeing Workshops – all staff A limited number of wellbeing workshops are available to all staff during October/November. Click here to register. For more information click here or visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page. Workshop times/ locations are as follows: Burwood – Thursday 6 November: 1330-1600 CHCH Campus – Tuesday 11 November: 1330-1600 Ashburton – Tuesday 18 November: 1330-1600 CHCH Campus – Tuesday 25 November: 0930-1200 Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page – Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, Mindfulness… Check out this page for information on yoga, Zumba, Pilates, mindfulness, walking groups, Earthquake Support Coordinators, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP free counselling for staff), and more…see the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page for more information. Free Counselling available for all staff – EAP Services For more information click here or visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page Andy Hearn Staff Wellbeing Coordinator Canterbury and West Coast DHB Phone: 03 337 7394 | Ext: 66394 | Mobile: 027 218 4924 andy.hearn@cdhb.health.nz
Monday 3 November 2014
Free Legal Advice – Staff Wellbeing Programme Are you stuck or confused about your insurance / EQC matters? The Residential Advisory Service (RAS) provides free independent and impartial assistance to help home owners navigate through their rebuild, repair or resettlement issues. The service is focussed on progressing issues between home owners, insurance companies and the Earthquake Commission. RAS is holding two morning clinics for CDHB staff members where you have the opportunity to meet with one of our Independent Advisors, who are all qualified lawyers. You will be able to briefly discuss your situation, hear how the service may be able to assist you and ask questions about your rebuild or repair process, but you will need to make an appointment. RAS clinics will be held at: Burwood Hospital from 9.00am to 12.00pm on Tuesday 18 November 2014 Christchurch Campus from 9.00am to 12.00pm on Thursday 27 November 2014 Note: Appointment rooms will be confirmed nearer the time. To make an appointment please email Glenys Thornhill glenys.thornhill@cera.govt.nz who will telephone you back to arrange a suitable time. Appointments will be in 30 minute slots starting on and half past the hour. When emailing please ensure you include your daytime contact number. If you can’t attend either of the above clinics but would like to know if RAS can help you please call RAS on (03) 379 7027 or 0800 777 299 or check out the RAS website: https://advisory.org.nz Andy Hearn Staff Wellbeing Coordinator Canterbury and West Coast DHB Phone: 03 337 7394 | Ext: 66394 | Mobile: 027 218 4924 andy.hearn@cdhb.health.nz For more information about other Staff Wellbeing Programme initiatives visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page
Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch & SMHS, CDHB Tuesday Clinical Meeting Tuesday 4 November 2014, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Venue: Beaven Lecture Theatre, 7th Floor, University of Otago, Christchurch Title: “Benzodiazepines in pregnancy and the perinatal period: Roles, risks and recommendations” Presenters: Simone Kinley (RN), Dr Tracey Lang (Registrar) and Dr Sarah Harris (Paediatrician) from the Mothers and Babies Team. Special notes These meetings will be held on a weekly basis (except during school holidays). A light lunch will be served at the University of Otago, Christchurch 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 3 November 2014
Service Development Manager An exciting senior leadership opportunity has now become available allowing the successful candidate to be involved in service development, planning and funding of the Canterbury Health System. LATEST OPPORTUNITIES Canterbury District Health Board Clerical Team Leader - Hagley Outpatients Administration Assistant – Facilities Development Project Charge Nurse Manager Eye Outpatient Department Registered Nurse - AMAU See all vacancies at: https:/cdhb.careercentre.net.nz West Coast District Health Board Registered Nurse - Reefton See all vacancies at: https:// westcoastdhb.careercentre.net.nz/
This role is strongly focussed on developing health services, in collaboration with those who deliver them, to support the strategic direction of the Canterbury Health System and to achieve best outcomes for our population. This is a great opportunity to take a “whole of system” facilitation approach to your work, alongside our cross-sector teams. You will integrate with all portfolios and developments within the Planning and Funding team and support the financial and risk management processes of the Canterbury DHB. An important component of your role will be to monitor and report on contracted services against agreed expectations. The ideal candidates would have existing relationships across the health system, be comfortable with working in a complex, dynamic and fast paced environment, and have a positive outlook. You will be flexible, proactive and consultative in your approach, confident in project management, and enjoy the challenges facing health and disability services. This is an exciting time to be part of a changing environment. Are you up for this new challenge? To find out more contact Stacey Flintoff, Recruitment Specialist on (03) 378 6676 or email: stacey.flintoff@cdhb.health.nz
Postgraduate study in public health at Otago If you are considering boosting your career or degree in a way that will really make a difference in the health of our population, the University of Otago invites you to look at their new programmes. From 2015 they offer you: a choice of 21 new papers the ability to tailor to your area of interest flexibility to fit around other commitments face to face support from world-class academics More information.
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Community Education Seminars—November 2014 Title: Behaviours and dementia Presenter: Sally McPherson, nurse specialist from The Princess Margaret Hospital Date: Wednesday 12 November, 7.30pm – 9.00pm Venue: Alzheimers Canterbury, 314 Worcester St, Linwood, (Between Fitzgerald Ave & Stanmore Rd For more information. Title: Dementia caring and stress Presenter: Libby Gawith, Community Psychologist and CPIT lecturer Date: Wednesday 26 November, 10.30am – 12 midday Venue: Alzheimers Canterbury, 314 Worcester St, Linwood, Between Fitzgerald Ave & Stanmore Rd For more information.
Smokefree Community Partnerships The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to community organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) to promote smokefree environments for children. Further information.
Financial assistance in your health career with an Aniva Scholarship Aniva Scholarships are an important source of financial support for Pacific students who wish to train as health and disability professionals. They provide financial assistance for Pacific students who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and are enrolled in a health or related course of study. Further information
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Monday 3 November 2014