Canterbury DHB CEO Update 4 May 2015

CEO Update Monday 4 May 2015

Standardised nursing procedures introduced throughout the South Island Tomorrow, the ‘go’ button will be pushed at all South Island DHBs to open up access to a new resource for nurses, known as Lippincott Clinical Procedures.

Lippincott Procedures is an online evidence based resource that provides real-time access to step-by-step guides for over 1,300 evidence-based procedures and skills in a variety of specialty settings on-line. The South Island Executive Directors of Nursing and the South Island Regional Training Hub (SIRTH) have supported the implementation of Lippincott in partnership with Midlands region where it has been in place for over three years.

The beauty of an online system is it’s always current, and is updated as needed. Importantly it’s written by nurses, for nurses. Introducing Lippincott will save nurses’ and patients’ time, and standardise the most frequently performed nursing procedures. Tomorrow is an important milestone for all South Island DHBs. Equally important though, is the fact that access to this online resource will also be rolled out to the wider Canterbury Health System, including primary care, NGOs, community health, the aged care sector and relevant tertiary education providers. This is likely to occur over the coming months.

I congratulate all involved in the process of making this new system available to our nurses and encourage you all – whether you’re a new grad, or one of our more experienced nurses, to embrace this new resource available from tomorrow at the click of a mouse.

Lippincott Procedures will be available online for all workplace based CDHB staff from this week. Staff can access the procedures and supporting information such as FAQs from the Clinical Quick Links on the intranet homepage (shown in the image).

For further information about the project, see the article on page nine of the 27 April CEO Update.

Our long-awaited flu vaccine has arrived The first clinics were held last Friday, so check out the timetable on the intranet, roll up your sleeves and get protected. CDHB staff are being offered a quadrivalent vaccine which provides the best protection against four prevalent influenza types. Remember it takes up to two weeks to provide maximum protection, so the sooner you have it, the sooner you, your patients and family are protected.

Snap a selfie either before, during or after your flu vaccination.

Post your selfie on CDHB’s facebook page with hashtag #FLUHQ and a line about why you chose to be vaccinated. Remember to link it to your own page.

Or forward to communications@cdhb.health.nz and we’ll post it for you.

The most liked selfie will win a prize each month.

More information on the staff intranet.

Based on a campaign run by the Liverpool Community Health, NHS Trust.

David Meates

CEO Canterbury District Health Board

Immunise your selfie competition details.

In this issue »» April Falls display competition...page 4.

»» World Hand Hygiene Day...page 8.

»» Urology Clnical Director steps aside...page 6.

»» Clinical Board April update..page 9.

»» Pegasus Health Partnership Community Workers...page 7.

»» One minute with Ann Dunleavy..page 11.

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Bouquets Ward 21, Christchurch Women’s Hospital I just wanted to write to say how impressed I am with the service we received when my son had a facial abscess drained last week on Tuesday

by Mr Sinclair and the team in theatre 5. We were promptly received on CAA in the morning by nurse Pip and seen by the registrar Emile who was kind and gentle and unrushed. The abscess was drained at 2.30 in the afternoon and we were home by 6pm. This is exceptional service. As a staff member, I worry at times that we are so rushed at work, that must surely come across to our patients but this was certainly not the case when I experienced it from the other perspective. I’d like to thank all the staff involved for outstanding delivery of healthcare.

Ward 17, Christchurch Hospital Since I’ve been in Ward 17 I have received wonderful treatment from doctors and staff. I have been here for eight weeks for treatment and have been looked after very well. I have to return in about three months’ time for more surgery, so I am looking forward to seeing familiar faces when I come back.

Gynaecology ward, Christchurch Women’s Hospital All the nurses were absolutely fantastic.

Their professional, friendly, caring and supportive manner was exceptional, and most appreciated. Nothing was a problem and they always made me feel like I was the only patient! The cleaners/ tea lady- also very friendly, what a wonderful place to be sick!! Thank you all so much. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Ward 28, Christchurch Hospital To all staff of Ward 28 we truly

appreciate your skills, care, knowledge and love you gave our daughter… on her recent stay in your ward. We will be forever grateful to you all for giving us our daughter back. A big thank you, for allowing me to arrive early in the mornings, to have time with … during my stay in Christchurch. She has a long way to go but is progressing each day. Many thanks for everything, we are indebted to you all.

had a broken tooth – we have nothing but praise for the staff – receptionist, nurses, dentist, we were treated so well.

Children’s Acute Assessment Unit (CAAU) You always look after us beautifully.

Thank you.

Ward 24 – Christchurch Hospital I have always felt that the care of the dying patient was a marker of how good an institute is and from what we as a family experienced at Christchurch Hospital, it is indeed a first class joint!

The nurses were wonderful as were the two of you.”

CAAU You guys are brilliant, thanks so much!

Radio Lollipop Brilliant! Just lit up my wee man’s face did some painting and learnt a new game. Thank you for your time.

Children’s outpatients Great job. Thank you! Very thorough, professional and warm. Appreciate the job you are doing.

Children’s outpatients and CAAU Thank you all, we are very happy and feel very lucky you have taken care of our son.

Lincoln Maternity Hospital Great help and support. Really nice to know these guys are just down the road.

Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU), Christchurch Hospital Very good service – comfortable, like the new area. Staff very helpful.

Ward 10, Christchurch Hospital I have found the staff who have looked after me have been wonderful. They have just a loving, caring spirit.

Ward 28, Children’s Ward, Intensive Care Unit, Christchurch Hospital We cannot thank the above wards enough for the kind/ compassionate care …. Received from the nurses to the social workers and kitchen staff – thanks so much. Truly great people who deserve awards for their kind care.

Burwood Spinal Unit staff ...thanks to the incredible staff at Burwood. They do not treat you as a patient, but as a person who has gone through a life changing experience who now has to spend months in a hospital away from family and friends. They joke with you...and generally help you through one of the most traumatic experiences you could have in your life....It is all of you who make this experience as less traumatic as possible. It is you who help patients understand what is happening to them...and it is you who deserve to know how much the patients value your incredible attitudes toward getting the best for your patients. And, finally it is you to which we as patients, are forever grateful for. Please know your efforts are definitely not going unnoticed.

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Monday’s Facilities Fast Facts Burwood

This week’s picture from Burwood shows a hungry machine eating into the old Food Services / kitchen area at Burwood Hospital. The new Back of House facility, with the new kitchens, is in the background.

This area of the site is where part of the new Outpatients facility will be located.

Christchurch The construction site at the back of Christchurch Hospital continues to be busy, as this image (left) shows. There are multiple truck movements each day. Staff are reminded to keep well away from all construction areas.

Antigua St bridge opens The Antigua Street footbridge is now open for pedestrians and cyclists. This will help to ease the current congestion across the hospital’s Rolleston Avenue bridge. The picture shows the first people to cross the reopened bridge at Thursday’s official opening – Nicky Wagner MP for Christchurch Central, pupils from St Michael’s School, and an unknown but enthusiastic cyclist.

Safety 1st rollout us underway The roll-out to the Christchurch Campus is underway. Over the coming weeks managers will receive an email requesting they log-in and then log-out of the system as a prerequisite to assigning their system role. More information on Safety First, our new electronic incident, feedback and risk management system is available on the intranet

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April Falls display competition We have had some great entries for our competition and they are probably just the tip of the iceberg, with lots of quality displays out there, photos of which never reached the April Falls team. All that effort has certainly not been wasted though, and will have achieved the main goal of raising awareness of the importance of preventing falls and to get people thinking and talking about the issue.

Having been brought up with the advice that we shouldn’t judge people, it’s been great to be able to, well, be a judge – if only for half an hour on a Wednesday morning. No harsh words for contestants here though.

There are two winners, simply because we couldn’t separate them and because they were great entries for quite different reasons.

Firstly, Therapy Services at Ashburton Hospital are winners because they reinforced the messages on their colourful display with X- rays of fractures caused by falls. You can’t make things much more ‘real’ than that. They win a morning tea for the team.

Ward 1B, The Princess Margaret Hospital

For sheer creativity, Ward 1B at The Princess Margaret Hospital also win morning tea. Their entry used some very cool ideas to involve the patients (see accompanying pics) and get them engaged: A clever snakes and ladders-type game, and a falls prevention whare that focuses attention on tripping hazards in the home.

Worth an honourable mention are Outpatients, wards 2B and 3A at The Princess Margaret Hospital, all of whom created eye catching displays. Well done to all who took part in the display competition and indeed to anyone that was particularly mindful of falls prevention during April, who talked to patients or their families about it, or indeed anyone who generally goes the extra mile to keep patients safe.

Therapy Services, Ashburton Hospital

Ward 3A, The Princess Margaret Hospital

Ward 1B, The Princess Margaret Hospital

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Ensuring a person’s falls risk is managed in the community Given our Canterbury ethos of keeping people well and independent in our communities for longer, we need to ensure that the transition from hospitalbased falls prevention strategies to community-based ones is as seamless as it can be. With limitations on the capacity of our community falls team, it’s also important that people who are referred are those who would benefit the most.

We would particularly like to see more appropriate referrals on discharge, from a range of disciplines and departments/ wards (not just physio and OT). To help clarify the referral process, here are a couple of key questions that often get asked, and their answers.

Whose responsibility is it to refer?

Everyone’s – but many “perfect candidates” are missed because we leave it to the physios or assume it will be done on discharge as a matter of routine. As a result, fewer patients who have suffered a NOF fracture than you might think are referred to the Community Falls Programme.

Unsurprisingly our figures show that a significant number of referrals do come

from Physio or Occupational Therapy departments, but they don’t interact with all patients that would be appropriate for referral to the Community Falls Prevention service.

How do I decide who is most appropriate for the service, and how do I refer?

HealthPathways has all the information and advice you need under “Older Persons’ Health”, including the referral form. Alternatively you can download the referral form here.

Please note, this is also an updated version to reflect the changes to the service that took place last year around Stay on Your Feet and Tai Chi. If you have hard copies of the old referral form floating around in your workplace, please replace with the new version.

This revised form makes it even easier for you to refer as all referrals that meet the criteria now go to a Falls Champion.

Referred patients who meet the criteria will now receive an initial visit, including a home hazard check, to ensure their care is the most appropriate for their needs. An appropriate programme will then be facilitated by a Falls Champion.

If your patient doesn’t meet the criteria for this service, HealthPathways also has clear information on other options

such as Tai Chi. Be aware too that Falls Champions are increasingly working with, supporting and referring to local group exercise providers.

Over the rest of this year, Falls Champions are keen to visit wards, departments and/or divisional falls committees to talk and answer questions about the service. Please contact Rentia.Hurter@cdhb.health.nz if you are interested.

New Canterburywide generic ‘Keep Moving Level 1’ brochure After wide consultation including consumer input, the “Keep Moving Level 1” CDHB exercise sheet has been updated. The expectation is that these should now be used by primary and secondary care health professionals so that we are being consistent with our patients. You can find it here.

As you can see – a couple of the exercises have changed, and the diagrams too in keeping with consumer feedback. Please destroy any old versions of the Keep Moving Level 1 exercise sheet.

There will be no change to the Level 2 Keep Moving booklet.

Canterbury Grand Round Friday 8 May 2015, 12.15 to 1.15pm - with lunch from 11.50am Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice Roadshow 2015 Would you like to spend a year in the USA studying health policy?

Inviting all mid-career health focussed professionals including practitioners, researchers, policy analysts, journalists and legal experts.

Come along to learn more about this unique mid-career opportunity.

This seminar offers an overview of the Fellowship programme, details of the Fellowships and the types of research projects that can be undertaken, and an explanation of the application process.

Bring your questions along to this interactive seminar featuring contributions from NZ Harkness Fellows and a member of the Fellowship selection panel.

Chair: Professor Toni Ashton, Professor of Health Economics, School of Population Health, University of Auckland and NZ Selection Committee Panel for Harkness Fellowships.

Harkness Fellow: Dr Robyn Whittaker, Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice, 2010 -2011.

Robyn is the programme leader for Health Informatics & Technology at the National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand. She also works at the Waitemata District Health Board as a Public Health Physician in Research and Innovation.

There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to briar@campbellnaish.com.

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Urology Clinical Director steps aside to focus on national appointments After five years as Clinical Director of Urology at Christchurch Hospital, Mr Stephen Mark is moving on to some exciting new challenges in key national roles.

The Christchurch urologist’s 20 years’ experience has landed him the position of heading the specialist sub group of the Ministry of Health’s Prostate Cancer Taskforce implementation programme.

Stephen says it’s this model which the South Island Alliance is keen to implement across the other four DHBs so they all have standardised urology care, that’s fair and equitable, for all South Island urology patients.

Stephen’s also involved in the New Zealand Prostate Registry, a Movember funded prostate cancer database to improve the quality of care for men with prostate cancer.

Bridget Latimer, Urology Service Manager, says Stephen has always offered guidance, energy and creativity as the Clinical Director and has been instrumental in initiatives that have had positive patient benefits.

“I’m staying on as consultant to the Urology Department, but stepping down from Clinical Director to focus on my national roles of managing a number of national health outcomes registries, including that for prostate cancer,” Stephen says.

“The New Zealand Prostate Registry is an example of this work that crosses over between several sections of the community to provide better patient care,” Bridget says.

“The focus is to improve access, timeliness, and quality of care for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.”

Stephen says he’s been able to step down to focus on his other commitments thanks to having a very supportive department with good systems in place.

“We’re very much about sharing the workload, so no one feels overburdened, with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.”

He says the department is also very focused on ensuring its own health and wellbeing.

“As a department we are very focused on what we do for our patients but we also make sure we look after ourselves and also do things together outside of work. For example the department has done the Grape Ride as a group this year,” Stephen says.

“I’ve also just qualified for the world champs for road cycle racing which will be in Denmark this September. I hope this will give me some spare time to train over winter.”

Dr Nick Buchan will be picking up the reigns of Clinical Director.

Stephen has enjoyed working as Clinical Director, especially overseeing some key department achievements.

“We have seven urologists and we see about 1400 new patients a year. As a team we have made significant increases in productivity across the service – up about 70 percent, and this is without having to put in any additional resources,” Stephen says.

“It’s been achieved by standardising our processes, including referrals through using HealthPathways plus having weekly meetings that include a look at our performance and feeding back any issues – and ultimately creating a better experience for the patient.”

Stephen Mark and Nick Buchan

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Supporting people to access health care Disadvantaged people in Christchurch are enjoying improved health and wellbeing thanks to the support of Pegasus Health Partnership Community Workers (PCWs).

Established in 2007 by Partnership Health, the PCWs work with people who don’t access health care because of barriers such as transportation, financial issues, lack of information, confidence, culture and language.

Working in collaboration with general practice teams and local communities, the 20 members of the PCW team form a diverse network based in 15 community organisations and six secondary schools throughout Canterbury including the Selwyn and Waimakariri districts.

Over the past year the team has seen 4382 clients, referred by general practice teams and community organisations. Almost half this number are new clients.

Home visits help the PCW identify issues such as a lack of curtains, isolation, insufficient food and incorrect Work and Income entitlements, as contributing factors to a client’s deterioration of health and wellbeing.

The initial aim is to help the client get to a general practice team appointment. PCWs also advocate on behalf of their clients in areas such as financial and cultural support, offer interpreter services, refer clients to oral, mental or sexual health services and programmes such as Appetite For Life, Be Active, or smoking cessation.

For example a PCW recently helped a young mother with asthma and a sick baby by linking her into Pregnancy Help, Canbreathe, and Plunket and supported her through a review of her Work and Income entitlements. She organised food and clothes for the baby and kept in touch until the extra support was no longer needed.

“These PCWs are unsung heroes of our communities,” says Community Liaison Access Manager, Melissa McCreanor.

“They do vital work supporting and encouraging people in their journey towards sustainable and independent health care”.

“When I first met the PCW I was beside myself as I had no one to turn to,” says one 2014 PCW client.

“Since the day I met her she has gone out of her way - she helped me when everybody else said no. In in my eyes she is a guardian angel.”

Another says: “The PCW is good for my mental health. She never gives up and she is totally involved in my welfare. I come away feeling refreshed in my mind knowing that we have achieved something together.”

Christchurch Hospital Clinical Nurse Manager, Paediatric Outpatient Department, Nicola Scott, says the PCWs do great work.

“These families really appreciate having another person attend their appointment with them who they can discuss things with afterwards.”

The PCWs liaise with Paediatric Outpatients when needed.

This collaborative practice ensures the best outcome for families and their health, Nicola says.

If you would like to know more about the PCW service, please visit the Pegasus Health website. Alternatively you can contact the Community Liaison Access Manager Melissa McCreanor on 03 3539924 or email her: Melissa.McCreanor@pegasus.org.nz Click here to download brochure.

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Save lives: clean your hands World Hand Hygiene Day is tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May 2015 – the global day for action on hand hygiene in healthcare.

Each year, hundreds of millions of patients around the world are affected by health care-associated infections (HCAIs).

Thousands die from them every day. It should come as no surprise therefore to hear that, according the World Health Organization, effective hand hygiene is the single most important strategy in preventing healthcare associated infections.

Please tell us what YOU are doing to improve Hand Hygiene in the area you work in, the best and most practical tips come from the people at the sharp end.

Watch Rachel and Paul’s story about the impact of poor hand hygiene on a patient and their family.

Send to Joan.Sandison@cdhb.health.nz Hand Hygiene Coordinator

Send us a photo or tell us your story and you will go in the draw to win a cake for your department.

Get the latest HHNZ updates and news in the April Newsletter.

This issue contains World Hand Hygiene Day info, the latest NZ hand hygiene performance results and more!

Resources to drive local improvement can be found on the CDHB intranet.

Retirement of long serving staff member Anne Carroll reluctantly retired on Friday, after 28 years in various secretarial roles at CDHB, the last 20 as Secretary for the Pharmacy Service at Christchurch Hospital.

“I didn’t really want to but my husband has been dropping hints about it for awhile now and I thought well I am in my 70s so perhaps it is time to go. But I am sorry to be leaving – it is such a lovely department to work in, the people are wonderful and I just love my job,” she says.

Prior to her present role Anne worked for the Social Work Department at The Princess Margaret Hospital and in the departments of Respiratory Medicine and Cardiology.

A farewell morning tea for Anne was held in the Pharmacy Department last Friday.

Pharmacy Manager, Paul Barrett, says Anne has been an exceptionally reliable and conscientious member of staff who will be greatly missed.

Anne has used the inter-hospital shuttle to get from her home in Cashmere to and from work each day for a number of years now.

Pat, one of the regular shuttle drivers and some of the regular passengers presented Anne with some flowers on her last day.

(See photo to right).

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Clinical Board April update At the latest Clinical Board meeting reducing alcohol related harm and improving staff well-being were key focuses.

Clinical Board chair Diana Gunn says

have Alcohol Harm Minimisation Co-

“They were impressed with a

one of the really important motions to

ordinators.

presentation by James Young,

come out of the meeting was that the

Diana said another exciting presentation

Sustainability Officer, who detailed the

Clinical Board has asked the CEO to convey to the Christchurch City Council

to the board was one on the

Clever Commuters Programme, which is

achievements in the efforts to reduce

being piloted at Hillmorton Hospital.”

falls. Greg Hamilton (Planning and

James highlighted marketing, social

Funding) on behalf of Ken Stewart gave

norm changes, selected behaviour,

“The Clinical Board has recommended to

an update on falls. He detailed the

problems with cars on site, litres of

the Chief Executive that he writes to the

following:

fuel, CO2 tonnes, pollution and staff

Christchurch City Council stating that the

Integrated Community Falls Prevention

well-being. James also spoke about

how important it regarded the draft Local Alcohol Policy.

Clinical Board supports the draft Local Alcohol Policy and asks that the Council pass the policy as soon as possible.”

This decision followed a presentation by Stuart Dodd (Alcohol Harm Minimisation

and Fracture Liaison Service, and outlined the objectives: »» Falls in the Emergency Department »» Hospital admissions for fractured NOF

the options – carpooling (setting up a register), cycling, bussing, walking and identified barriers and benefits.

James outlined staff distance between home and Hillmorton Hospital, a

Co-ordinator), supported by Dr Anna

»» Occupied bed days for fractured NOF

development strategy, pilot strategy and

Stevenson (Community and Public

»» Deaths from fractured NOF at 180

what is next.

Health) who spoke about: »» An overview of alcohol’s impact on health and what local data is telling us, it showed there was 4537 weighted alcohol-related in-patient admissions in 2014, of which: »» 8% were wholly attributable admissions (alcoholic cirrhosis, mental and behavioural disorders (85%)

days post discharge »» Impact of the community falls prevention programme (positive), which show that since February 2012: »» 1083 fewer falls present to ED »» 373 fewer than expected admissions for NOF

»» 49% were for chronic conditions (partly attributable) various cancers (inc. breast), stroke, hypertension, epilepsy…

»» We saved more than 20 hospital beds

»» 13% were for acute consequences (partly attributable) e.g. accidents, injuries and assaults.

»» There were 86 fewer deaths post

»» The CDHB alcohol position statement »» Progress of Local Alcohol Policies

a year for NOF discharge after NOF »» The programme cost $600k per annum since Feb 2012

»» Progress of the planned alcohol harm reduction strategy and

»» Total cost of falls programme is $1.8m

»» Key achievements of the role to date arising from the Alcohol Harm Minimisation work programme.

“The Clinical Board was impressed

Greg Hamilton also presented the Outcomes Framework in relation to the Alcohol Harm Minimisation programme

»» Savings at bed day rate is $18m.

Next on the agenda was Sue Wood, Director of Quality and Patient Safety, who tabled the latest Health Excellence criteria, noting the new diagram which reinforces integration of the core categories.

“The Board February workshop themes indicated the Board wanted a core set of measures to track quality and safety overtime and that an outcomes framework provided for this. In following up it was found that an outcomes framework viewer was being developed for the CDHB Board Hospital Advisory Committee and this could be assessed to see if it would work for the Clinical Board.”

with the results and the following discussion noted that the data needs to be published both nationally and internationally and the results shared

and where it fits in. He noted staff well-

and celebrated locally.”

being from reduced harm from alcohol,

Diana says ways to improve staff health

objective and outcomes.

and wellbeing is another strong focus for

It was noted that other DHBs, whilst

the board.

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International Nurses’ Day

May 12 is Florence Nightingale’s birthday and International Nurses’ Day. This year is especially significant given it is also the first centenary of New Zealand’s participation in the First World War. New Zealand nurses responded to the call to act and now, 100 years later, we are still celebrating the contribution that they and other nurses throughout the generations, continue to have on our health system.

Nurses are the single largest profession in the health workforce and are well positioned to drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements while providing quality care and attaining optimal patient and population outcomes.

The theme for this year’s celebrations is: ‘Nurses: A Force for change: Care Effective, Cost Effective’.

Within Canterbury, we are excited to hear of the different innovations that have been changing the way we provide healthcare for patients. We have recently compiled some videos collected from the past three years, which highlight some of the latest developments initiated by nurses within the region. You can check these out here.

There are also several events taking place around the Canterbury region that we encourage you to be part of: Ashburton Ashburton is celebrating International Nurses’ Day by highlighting the history

of Miss Watt, a Matron of Ashburton Hospital (1924-1940) and the role she played in the First World War. Additionally they will be sharing a delicious cake with nursing staff.

Hillmorton Hospital The Specialist Mental Health Service is hosting an International Nurses’ Day Forum on 13 May at the Show Gate, Riccarton Park Function Centre. The forum will be attended by nurses from the wider Canterbury SMHS, NGO (Non-Government Organisations) and the West Coast. The day will follow the theme of: Nurses: A Force for Change Care Effective - Cost Effective Improving Health and Wellbeing.

findings as part of International Nurses’ Day. Karyn Bousfield, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, is doing a tribute to nurses who have served in the past as part of ANZAC commemorations and also acknowledging those who are still serving in the armed services. They will end the celebrations with an afternoon tea.

The Canterbury and West Coast regions very much value the contribution and commitment nurses bring to our patients, clients and whānau within our health system. We urge all staff to take time to watch the ‘Force for Change’ videos and celebrate the nursing profession.

The forum is to celebrate our mental health nurses and the work that they do and to provide stimulating and interesting presentations to support and inspire nurses in their work. Content includes nursing innovation and best practice as well as this year a strong emphasis on improving our consumer’s physical wellbeing. Key speaker on the day is Jane O’Malley, Chief Nurse, Ministry of Health.

West Coast DHB Nurses are presenting their Masters

Department of Psychological Medicine University of Otago, Christchurch & SMHS, CDHB Tuesday Clinical Meeting Tuesday 5 May 2015, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Venue: Beaven Lecture Theatre, 7th Floor, School of Medicine Building “Outcome of treatment for earthquake-related distress.”

Results from the Adult Specialist Services Earthquake Treatment Team (ASSETT) Presenter: Gini McIntosh, Clinical Psychologist

Special notes: »» These meetings are held on a weekly basis (except during school holidays) »» A light lunch will be served at the School of Medicine venue, 7th Floor, 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.

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One minute with… Ann Dunleavy, Administration Assistant, Community Dental Service What does your job involve?

Administration Assistant is a broad job category but primarily I support the service’s senior level managers and perform administrative and office support activities for other staff. It is a very busy role requiring versatility to juggle the needs of the office. I do any task asked of me from Microster, SharePoint, minute taking to filing and mail. The variety of the position means no two days are the same. I love it!

Why did you choose to work in this field?

I had previously worked in a PA role with Mental Health, Hutt Valley Health, prior to moving to Christchurch some years ago and when my current position was advertised I jumped at the opportunity to apply and fortunate for me, I was successful.

My ultimate Sunday would involve…

As is said, Sundays are a day of rest and I ‘act in accordance’.

One food I really dislike is…

As a child I remember the smell of tripe cooking and can still remember the retching feeling in my stomach.

My favourite music is…

I love most music, particularly modern and anything upbeat but will suffer through jazz and blues!

What do you like about it?

Our service is a frontrunner in the provision of dental care to children and it is a privilege to be able to help contribute to our success and to know the part I play perhaps helps in some way.

What are the challenging bits?

At times the position can be very taxing trying to balance the needs of many, but would I have it any other way? - probably not.

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

It is great to be associated with such talented, compassionate and dedicated colleagues who make coming to work a pleasure. Our dental therapists and assistants work very hard and do a fabulous job caring for the dental requirements of our children. Amazing people.

The last book I read was…

SharePoint 2010 – can you tell I don’t read much!

If I could be anywhere in the world right now it would be…

In my caravan, doing nothing, a wine, the dogs and of course the man.

C4 Cancer Research Workshop – Responding to New Challenges Our fifth C4 Cancer Research Workshop is an opportunity for cancer professionals to learn about the latest scientific research, clinical advances and community updates in Canterbury.

Wednesday 6 May 2015, 2.00-5.00pm Beaven Lecture Theatre, Level 7,

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

University of Otago, Christchurch

Register your attendance

Responding to New Challenges Sessions

Bookings are essential for catering purposes.

Please visit www.otago.ac.nz/c4 or email c4.uoc@otago.ac.nz to register.

The following themes will be covered by our invited speakers: »» Life factors that impact on cancer »» Advances in cancer diagnosis and treatments »» Responding to the community

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Staff Wellbeing Programme Mindfulness & Staff Wellbeing Workshops (only a few places remaining) Mindfulness – come along to a Mindfulness session and begin to learn a proven technique for managing stress If you watched a Nigel Latta presentation you’ll recall that Nigel mentioned three key points that are proven to improve our wellbeing: 1. Being more active (click here for onsite yoga/ pilates/zumba timetables) 2. eating well, and 3. being more mindful.

Staff Wellbeing Workshops – limited places remaining but more workshops coming soon The first 10 wellbeing workshops are almost fully booked, however there are limited places remaining in Ashburton (6 May), Community & Public Health (14 May), Burwood (26 May). We will be promoting the second series of 10 workshops within the next two to three weeks.

Please click here to view more information and to register for a workshop. Places available on a first come, first served basis.

Free Legal Advice to help with EQC/Insurance issues The Residential Advisory Service (RAS) provides free legal advice, technical advice, and facilitated meetings with EQC and insurance companies.

Next clinics at Burwood Hospital (Thursday 14 May) & Christchurch Campus (Thursday 28 May) 1000-1500hrs (30 minute appointments) Click here for details about how to make an appointment

Wellbeing Workshops

wealth is health

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-Virgil

2015

For All CDHB Staff To support your wellbeing, the CDHB Staff Wellbeing Programme and MHERC are running a series of 2.5 hour wellbeing workshops.

The CDHB acknowledges the crucial role you play in the delivery of high quality care to the Canterbury community. In the current Christchurch environment it is more important than ever that you take the time to focus on your own wellbeing.

2.5 hours to focus on YOUR wellbeing!

We are running a number of workshops in 2015 to allow you to put your wellbeing first. Evidence suggests that by doing this, those around you – your family, friends, your colleagues and patients will also benefit.

Workshop Overview: • The importance of wellbeing; psychological and emotional effects • Learn about stress responses and how to cope with stressful environments • Understand the science and practice of applications of self-care • Appreciate the progress of recovery for communities and individuals • Gain skills and take ownership of tools for increasing your own and others’ wellbeing • Improve your health and wellbeing: 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Staff Wellbeing Programme • Enhance positive relationships and social connections Workshop Details:

 All workshops run for 2.5 hours, including refreshments Free Financial/Retirement planning and Housing Advice  For dates and to register for a workshop click here Facilitated by Alison Ogier-Price MSc Psyc, B.Comm, BA Hons, C.AT, Westpac is running free 30 minute appointments at main MNZAPP hospital sites with an Authorised Financial Advisor or Home Click here to register Loan Expert. Next sessions at TPMH, 5 & 6 May Click here for information on dates/times and how to make an For more information contact: appointment Andy Hearn, Staff Wellbeing Coordinator

Visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page for all staff wellbeing information.

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For more information contact: Lee Tuki Lee.Tuki@cdhb.health.nz 027 689 0285 Andy Hearn Andy.Hearn@cdhb.health.nz 027 218 4924

Canterbury and West Coast DHB Phone: 03 337 7394 | Ext: 66394 | Mobile: 027 218 4924 andy.hearn@cdhb.health.nz

Council gives the go-ahead for consultation on three Central City transport projects The Christchurch City Council has given the go-ahead to start public consultation on three concept designs for further transport projects needed to support key anchor projects in the Central City.

The concept designs focus on three groups of streets within the Central City: »» Hospital Corner Stage two (final layout) – including sections of Hagley Avenue, St Asaph Street, Tuam Street, Antigua Street and Montreal Street.

»» Durham Street / Cambridge Terrace – from Kilmore Street to Tuam Street. »» Manchester Street – from Kilmore Street to Lichfield Street.

Consultation began Tuesday 28 April and will continue to Tuesday 26 May 2015. Consultation material and information about how to make a submission is available through the Council’s website: www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay Read the full media release cdhb.health.nz 12

CEO Update

In brief Physical activity classes available Did you know there are physical activity classes such as yoga, Zumba, and Pilates running at the main CDHB sites?

These classes are offered as part of CDHB’s commitment to providing staff with easily accessible options to help improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

efficient at work, safer and less likely to be injured.”

Classes are only $10 a session.

Click here for more information on yoga class times or visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page

Yoga suits just about everyone (instructors are able to tailor activities to suit all levels) and is great for improving your strength and flexibility, increasing body awareness, as well as growing your mental resilience.

Julia Toner, one of our amazing instructors, knows better than anyone the power of yoga.

“Practicing yoga has helped me to learn more about my body’s long term physical and emotional needs.”

One attendee says: ‘‘Each week, I feel myself getting stronger and also enhancing my own body awareness. I highly recommend Julia as both your yoga and Pilates instructor.”

All yoga instructors who teach at CDHB sites are qualified and knowledgeable about their field of work.

Julia says she helps busy people be more productive at work, more grounded at home, and to enjoy life without being overwhelmed by daily stresses.

“I like to help busy professionals to be happier, healthier, more

Participants wanted: Alcohol, personality & attention Participants are wanted for an EEG study investigating drinking patterns, personality factors and visual attention.

Participation involves completing questionnaires, simple problem-solving tasks and a visual attention task, while an EEG cap monitors brain activity. Participants will receive a $20 voucher for their time (one session of 2 – 2½ hours) at the New Zealand Brain Research Institute (66 Stewart Street).

The study is looking for participants over 18 with a variety of drinking patterns. Those interested are invited to visit this website. »» The CEO Update is compiled weekly by the Communications Team of CDHB »» Contributions should be emailed to communications@cdhb.health. nz »» Copy deadlines are Thursday morning each week before publication (which is usually on the following Monday) »» CDHB reserves the right to edit articles for spelling, grammar and

This research is being carried out by University of Canterbury Psychology Masters student, Jessica Langbridge, who can be contacted at: jessica.langbridge@pg.canterbury.ac.nz (under the supervision of Prof. Richard Jones and Dr. Juan Canales).

This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee. cdhb.health.nz 13