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Patients benefit from generous donation

The generosity of two local philanthropists will benefit patients across north Queensland, including those requiring specialised hyperbaric oxygen therapy, thanks to a $2 million donation to the health service.

In June 2023, Brighter Lives announced the recordbreaking donation from north Queensland couple John Williams and the late Vicki Williams.

The donation was topped up with $500,000 from the Townsville Hospital and Health Board.

Read the full story on page 3.

Derelle Young, Tanya Busoli, Peter Bisaro, Angela Gillham, Dr Stephan Roehr

Dear Colleagues

Well, it’s March already and the year is marching on (bad joke, I know). This week the CMO, COO and I travelled to Mackay to meet with our colleagues and discuss a number of shared challenges and the opportunities to address them together. They are very appreciative of the work our professional nursing team is doing to support international recruitment of nurses for them, alongside the whole range of clinical services that we provide on an outreach basis. It’s not all one-way assistance though; while we were there we were able to gain some insights into their various models of health security and were also impressed with their model of care supporting delirium. In a way, it was also reassuring to hear that they are also addressing many of the same challenges we are facing. I have had the privilege of being involved in health services across north Queensland since 1999 and I know one thing that sets us apart in north Queensland is our long history of working together.

Speaking of March, nominations for our Staff Excellence Awards close on Monday, 11 March at 9am. We have a pretty highpowered guest list for this year’s awards (sorry, not Taylor Swift but still impressive). These awards are only made possible by those of you who nominate your colleagues across our various categories. I’m delighted that already we have 88 such nominations and you can find out more here. A reminder as well that this year we’ve introduced a People’s Choice category, where you all get to vote for your preferred finalist. Please get those nominations in.

I was able to pop into the HHS executive support network meeting this week. Routinely we focus on the development of our clinicians to support their delivery of great care and sometimes there is less focus on other, but equally important, roles such as our executive support officers. There is no health service in Queensland, and I would think very few nationally, that has a broader range of services than those we deliver. Primary, secondary and tertiary care, birthing, correctional health, rural and remote, aged care and community care (I’ve not listed them all but you get the idea). That breadth can be a real challenge at times and our ESOs play a vital role in supporting our leaders to address the many challenges that arise. Congratulations to the organisers and I look forward to seeing the network develop.

Many of you will have seen the news and the broadcast from the DG about the recent Supreme Court decision relating to vaccination mandates. It’s important not to make too many generalisations about this. Court decisions are always about very specific matters, and in this case related to the application of the mandates in the QPS and QAS. Vaccine mandates aren’t a new thing for health staff and we will continue to require vaccinations for a whole range of diseases, noting the COVID vaccination mandate ended last September.

I am looking forward to seeing the progress of our organisational culture initiative. As I mentioned in this week’s all-staff forum, through our partnership with Human Synergistics Australia we’ve been provided with invaluable insights into our current culture and the areas that need improvement. Some of the issues identified include avoidance behaviours, which indicate a tendency to defer decisions or conform to conventional norms rather than seeking constructive solutions. This presents us with an opportunity for growth, particularly in the realms of leadership capabilities, people management systems, and employee engagement. To address these issues, we’re launching a multi-year action plan focusing on leadership development, competency building, and enhancing engagement and recognition practices. Look out for updates on QHEPS as we roll out these initiatives and work towards fostering a more supportive and fulfilling workplace culture. My thanks to Shellee Chapman and Nick Steele for their support in progressing this important work.

The capital program is gathering some pace now. There’s about to be some significant developments at TUH as we divert the stormwater drain around the helipad in preparation for the building works. This will mean closure of carpark 14 from April and the diversion of the western entrance road through that carpark. Please look out for some specific broadcast emails with these updates. I know for colleagues at Kirwan there hasn’t been any progress on the site since the contractor went into voluntary administration. The team in Health Capital Division in the department are in regular contact with the administrator, and I hope to be able to provide you with a further update soon. Fingers crossed some drier weather will mean the conditions in the temporary carpark will improve.

I want to finish with a massive thank you to everyone that responded to our burst water pipe at TUH last fortnight. The rupture occurred just before 10:30am, and very quickly our BEMS team had the chilled water shut down (which also turned off the air-conditioning) and our support services staff responded instantly to mop up the water that kept cascading down through the building. Our campus management team was quick to get updates out and our security team was ensuring that people weren’t accessing areas that had been water damaged and not yet declared safe. Unfortunately, there have been some areas with significant damage especially our security control room (which has more TV screens than the NRL bunker). Our clinicians in theatre also managed a challenging environment because as soon as the air-conditioning went off, the high humidity and warming air resulted in a large amount of condensation. With some amazing teamwork, I think the aircons were restored mostly inside the hour and then the clean-up went through the weekend to ensure all services were back online from Monday. All up, yet another reason to be proud of the many great people and teams we have across the HHS. Well done.

Kieran Keyes Health Service Chief Executive

The generosity of two locals will benefit patients across north Queensland, including those requiring specialised hyperbaric oxygen therapy, thanks to a $2 million donation to the health service.

In June 2023, Brighter Lives announced the record-breaking donation from north Queensland couple John Williams and the late Vicki Williams.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Board committed an additional $500,000 to the funding round to support the investment in the community’s health.

One of the successful applicants was Townsville University Hospital’s hyperbaric medicine unit, which received $356,140 for an individual one-person hyperbaric oxygen unit to treat carbon monoxide poisoning, diving accidents, cancer patients.

Brighter Lives CEO Tanya Busoli said staff across the health service applied for funding for new equipment.

“We received 127 applications totalling more than $6 million,” Tanya said.

“A committee that included John Williams’s daughter Livia Williams and representatives of Brighter Lives and Townsville Hospital and Health Service narrowed this down to 98 successful applications that met the criteria and best reflected the goals of the funding round.

“We were very grateful that the Townsville Hospital and Health Board immediately contributed an additional $500,000 to support this initiative.”

Board Chair Tony Mooney said the generosity of John and the late Vicki Williams would have an immeasurable impact on our community.

“Each dollar is a direct investment in the health of our community and will touch many lives,” Tony said.

“Part of the money will go towards an individual one-person hyperbaric oxygen unit which gives our clinicians the ability to provide extra cycles of treatment every day.”

Mr Williams thanked staff across the health service for participating in the funding round.

“I am very happy to see where funds are going and how we are helping to impact people across north Queensland who will benefit from this equipment,” he said.

“Cardiac care is important to me and my family, so I was happy to see that several great applications were approved for that team.

“And, of course, we wanted to make sure that funds also supported regional communities so it’s great to see nearly 20 per cent of the funds have been directed outside of Townsville.”

There were 98 successful recipients of the John and Vicki Williams special funding round in total, with more than $250,000 going to rural locations.

Grants will also fund a new stereotactic radiosurgery phantom for radiation oncology for the treatment of brain metastases, a new spyglass digital cholangioscopy system for endoscopy staff, and radcalc dosimetric verification software for the medical physics team.

Check out some photo highlights on the next page.

Derelle Young, Tanya Busoli, Peter Bisaro, Angela Gillham, Dr Stephan Roehr

On a brighter note...

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Tracey Gabiola and John Williams

Dr Bijan Jahangiri and John Williams

Michelle Clark and John Williams

Ann Marie Mallett and John Williams

Recipients of the donation alongside Brighter Lives CEO

Tanya Busoli, Board Chair Tony Mooney and HSCE Kieran Keyes

Anthony Williams and John Williams

Joanne Stitt and John Williams

Vicki Carson and John Williams

Alicia Fowles, Chris Jelliffe and John Williams

John and Vicki Williams

Kylee Burton and John Williams

Taxi butler makes life easier for cancer patients

The installation of simple booking device at the Townsville Cancer Centre is set to make life easier for patients undergoing treatment.

The ‘taxi butler’ allows patients to order a taxi to the front doors of the cancer centre by simply pressing a button.

Townsville Cancer Centre director Kylee Burton said the taxi butler would make a big difference for patients.

“The installation of the taxi butler means patients no longer have to walk all the way to the front entrance of the hospital to get to the taxi rank,” Kylee said.

“Walking that distance might seem like a simple task but for someone undergoing cancer treatment it can be physically draining.

“Now, patients can just press the button and wait inside in air-conditioned comfort until the taxi arrives and the driver will even come inside to collect them if required.

“It’s also important to note that this is not a taxi rank, so we’re not going to have taxis lining up outside the cancer centre where patients are being dropped off.”

Townsville Hospital and Health Service engagement coordinator Melissa Varnes said the taxi butler initiative was inspired by a member of the Townsville Consumer Advisory Network (TCAN).

“A member of the TCAN raised some issues that patients face when booking taxis, which prompted us to contact local taxi companies to find a solution,” Melissa said.

“Black & White Cabs came back to us with the option of a taxi butler, a small device that directs a cab to the location at the press of a button.”

Black & White Cabs regional manager Tanya Buckler said drivers would go above and beyond to help patients who used the new service.

“When a cab is ordered through the taxi butler in the Townsville Cancer Centre, our drivers will receive a notification to provide extra care and assistance if required,” Tanya said.

A taxi butler has also been installed at the main entrance of Townsville University Hospital.

Melissa said initiatives like the taxi butler were proof positive of the benefits of engaging with consumers.

“When we listen to the users of our services, we can provide even better care,” she said.

Barbara Walsh, Tanya Buckler, Melissa Varnes, Kieran Keyes and Kylee Burton

Random act of kindness for new parents at TUH

A random act of kindness has melted hearts and brightened days at Townsville University Hospital.

Last week, an anonymous woman delivered four bouquets of flowers, which were gifted to new mums on our maternity ward, alongside a sweet note.

The young woman’s beautiful gesture marked her 22nd birthday.

New mum Kaitlyn Debney was one of the lucky recipients of the thoughtful gesture after welcoming her little miracle Jacey into the world.

Read the sweet note below.

Kaitlyn Debney and Cameron Myles with baby Jacey

Nurses and doctors encouraged to take on intercontinental challenge

Do you want to race across the USA while putting your nursing or medical skills to the test?

Rescue helicopter crewman Al Jefferson and Queensland Government Air Operations Support Command Base Manager Greg Huppatz are on the hunt for a nurse or doctor with intensive care or emergency skills to join the medical team as Al takes on a gruelling transcontinental endurance challenge racing across America.

Team Jefferson is heading back to the United States in June (6 – 26 June) to compete at the Race Across America, which covers 3000 miles, climbs 175,000 feet across 13 states.

Al and the team won when they competed in 2022 and crossed the finish line in nine days, 23 hours and 20 minutes. He said the team was ready to take on the challenge again with a focus on nutrition and sleep management as he spends upwards of 22 hours a day on his bike.

“The race for me, I have the simplest job in the world – ride my bike. The team looks after everything else,” he said.

“The medical team makes decisions on my behalf.

“There is little medical intervention permitted during the race so it is about monitoring me and catching anything trending the wrong way early.”

Queensland Government Air Operations Support Command Base Manager Huppatz leads the Team Jefferson support team.

Greg said managing the logistics of the support team was a challenge itself also.

“We need to move a small convey of vehicles and crew across America at the same speed Al is riding while also ensuring his immediate medical and health needs are met,” he said.

“We are looking for a nurse or doctor with intensive care or emergency skills to join our medial and physiotherapy race support team.

“During the race, Al intends to sleep for just 90 minutes per day and spend the rest of the time riding so the need to manage his body is crucial.”

If you’re interested in taking on the challenge with Team Jefferson contact Greg on 0402 480 000.

Ali Jefferson

Elise calls time on 25-plus year career

Through floods, cyclones and pandemics, Elise Sales saw it all during her more than 25 years in home care services.

She’s also spent a lot of time laughing and crying with clients, sharing their moments of sadness and joy.

But Elise has called time on her career with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service for retirement.

Elise thanked her co-workers and coordinators for their support and friendship during her more than two decades with the service.

“It’s always given me great joy to know I’ve made a difference in someone’s life, be it big or small,” she said.

“I’m a people person and I love to help those around me wherever possible.”

Elise said she was hoping to do some travel during her welldeserved retirement.

“I’m hoping we can get our caravan moving and to spend some quality time with my wonderful family,” she said.

“It’s been my absolute pleasure to work in home care services for so long and I know I’ll miss everyone’s smiling faces.”

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Elise Sales

PICU staff go above and beyond for Swiftie Evie after she misses concert

Staff from the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) have been praised for their heartfelt efforts to lift the spirits of one of their young patients who missed the Taylor Swift concert.

Eight-year-old Evelyn ‘Evie’ Healy was preparing to travel to Sydney for the concert when she became very unwell.

Her mother Katie said Evie had been counting down to the concert for the past eight months.

“We have been singing all the songs, planning our costumes, and generally we’ve just been giddy with excitement to watch our favourite singer perform live,” she said.

“Unfortunately, the week before the concert Evie had to be admitted to our local hospital in Innisfail, then was transferred to Cairns and finally Townsville University Hospital via Royal Flying Doctor Service, ending up in PICU with streptococcus pneumonia and empyema.

“Whilst Evie kicked goals with her treatment and recovery, the devastating reality was that she was not well enough to make it to Taylor’s Eras concert.”

Katie said staff in PICU made it their mission to cheer Evie up when they heard she couldn’t make it to the concert.

“The hospital staff are so amazing; apart from the great clinical care they provided, they have also gone to incredible lengths to cheer Evie up,” Katie said.

Paediatric intensive care nurse unit manager Michelle Clarke said the team prided itself on going above and beyond for all their patients.

“I could not be prouder of the team for trying to brighten Evie’s time during her unexpected stay in PICU,” she said.

“As well as making a Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelet bunting to hang in Evie’s room, our team also shared social media posts in an attempt to reach Taylor herself so she could hear Evie’s story.

“Our PICU medical director Dr Andrew Clift even bought the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert Film for Evie to watch while she was in hospital.”

Michelle also personally reached out to a local business to secure Evie tickets for another superstar’s concert.

“The local business was extremely generous and was able to provide us with two tickets to P!nk here in Townsville,” Michelle said.

“That concert will be an opportunity for Evie to enjoy some one-on-one time with her mum once she’s feeling better.”

“Evie and her family were overwhelmed by this surprise and thankful to everyone in PICU for their care and generosity.

“A paediatric intensive care unit can be a very clinical and often scary place, so by doing things like making a bunting to hang in the room, it can help make the space brighter.”

PICU staff surprising Evie with P!nk tickets

“PPU staff helped me through an extended stay after emergency surgery. Without exception all staff were helpful, respectful, caring and attentive.”

PLANNED PROCEDURE UNIT

“Thank you to all the staff. I have been coming for the last three months to have my feet dressed. When I came through the door, I would be greeted with a smile by the receptionist and later by the medical staff. Excellent team work.”

HYPERBARIC MEDICINE UNIT

Richmond Hospital staff and Dr Malick and nursing staffour sincere thanks for the care and attention extended to John Walsh after his accident on Monday.

RICHMOND HEALTH SERVICE

Capital works update

World-class operating theatre on the way for north Queensland

Townsville University Hospital’s state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre is a step closer to completion with construction reaching a pivotal milestone.

Demolition works on the previous office space have made way for the world-class hybrid theatre design to be brought to life.

Townsville Hospital and Health Service executive director infrastructure program delivery Stuart Garantziotis said the $17 million project wouldrevolutionise the way surgery was performed in the region.

“The hybrid operating theatre is an innovative design that incorporates medical imaging capabilities into the theatre itself,” he said.

“This means patients won’t need to be relocated during surgery for x-rays and other medical imaging procedures for the support of vascular, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, trauma and emergency services.

“The hybrid operating theatre also has potential for utilisation across multiple surgical sub-specialties.”

Perioperative and outpatient services nurse unit manager Tanya Schafer said the new theatre had the potential to save lives during emergencies.

“Minutes save lives in an emergency situation so it will be invaluable to have an operating theatre like this where patients don’t need to be moved between departments midsurgery,” she said.

“The new theatre will also increase our elective surgery capacity, which will ultimately lead to better health outcomes for our community.”

Tanya said the design and delivery of the new project was a collaborative effort.

“It’s great that there has been so much clinical involvement; this includes contributions from nursing staff, surgeons, and the medical imaging team.

“After almost two years of planning we’re so excited to see construction reach this milestone and we can’t wait to bring this new service to the people of north Queensland.”

Hutchinson Builders site manager Giancarlo Pozzebon said it was exciting to be involved in such a unique project .

“Over the past 20 projects, Hutchinsons Builders has built a very strong working relationship with the health service infrastructure team, as well as the building, engineering, and maintenance services teams,” he said.

Townsville University Hospital’s hybrid operating theatre is one of three ground-breaking projects being rolled out as part of the clinical services upgrade.

The initiative will also see the construction of a stand-alone space for the North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service, and the expansion of the outpatient department, which will address the prevalence of diabetes in the region.

Shane Jenkin, Pierre Kessler, Tanya Schafer, Giancarlo Pozzebon

Capital works update

Works currently underway

Project: Removal and replacement of TUH MRI

eHealth Infrastructure Maintenance Program

Work location: Various locations in TUH

Work location/s: medical imaging and emergency departments

Project: Hybrid theatre - $17 million

Project: eHealth Infrastructure Maintenance Program

Work location/s: Various locations in TUH

Kirwan Health Community Campus expansion$40 million

Work location: Kirwan Health Campus

Project: Ward Midlife Renewal - Stage A - additional beds -$2.1 million

Work location: TUH Acute building Level 2 Operating Theatres Complex

Work location: ground floor medical ward 4

Project: Outpatients department expansion - $6.1 million

Work location: Clinical Services Support Building Level 1

Project: TUH Clinical Equipment Loans Service (CELS)$2.35 million

Work location: TUH Level 2, CSSB

Project: TUH Stage 1 expansion project - $530 million

Works on the way

Project: North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service (NQPPMS) upgrade - $4 million

Work location: TUH Acute building Level 1 former

Work location: helipad and surrounding areas including eastern campus for temporary helipad location

Endoscopy Services / Medilink building Level 2 current NQPPMS suite

Project: The hybrid theatre - $17 million

Work location: TUH Acute building Level 2 Operating Theatres Complex

Project: Outpatients department expansion - $6.1 million

Project: Charters Towers Health Service – CT Scanner and Xray building - $4.4 million

Work location: At the front of the hospital, adjacent the Emergency Department

Works on the way

Work location: Clinical Services Support Building Level 1

Project: North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service (NQPPMS) upgrade - $4 million

Project: Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit

Work location: ACC Annexure Building

Work locations: TUH Acute building Level 1 former Endoscopy Services / Medilink building Level 2 current NQPPMS suite

Project: North Queensland Kidney Transplant Sevice

Work location: South Block Level 3 Cold Shell

Project: Kirwan Health Community Campus expansion$40 million

Work location: Kirwan Health Community expansion –carpark

Project: Ward Midlife Renewal – Surgical and Medical wards

Work location: South Block Ground and Level 1

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Project: TUH Central Equipment Loans Service (CELS)$2.35 million

Work Location: TUH Level 2, CSSB

Project: TUH Stage 1 expansion project - $530 million

Project: Ingham CT Scanner and ED Refurbishment

Work location: Ingham Health Service

Work locations: helipad and surrounding areas including eastern campus for temporary helipad location

Plans are currently underway to support staff through the changes that will occur in the coming months.

Got questions?

Plans are currently underway to support staff through the changes that will occur in the coming months.

To accommodate so much growth at TUH, some staff will be required to relocate to new office spaces and to support this, we have commenced a Business Case for Significant Change with those teams who will be impacted by works undertaken at TUH.

To accommodate so much growth at TUH, some staff will be required to relocate to new office spaces and to support this, we have commenced a Business Case for Significant Change with those teams who will be impacted by works undertaken at TUH.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any proposed changes, please contact chief operating officer Stephen Eaton via email or THHS-InfrastructureOffice@health.qld.gov.au.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any proposed changes, please contact chief operating officer Stephen Eaton via email or THHS-InfrastructureOffice@health.qld.gov.au.

Nominations for the 2024 Staff Excellence Awards are now open!

Do you know a colleague or team exemplifying the Townsville Hospital and Health Service values, vision, and purpose?

Recognise their contribution to healthcare in our region by nominating them in one of the awards categories of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, Vision, Purpose, Health, Safety and Wellness or Rural Health Worker of the Year.

Please submit your nomination by 9am Monday, 11 March, 2024.

For more information, please contact Public Affairs at tsv-public-affairs@health.qld.gov.au

Recipe of the week

Sausage rolls

supplied by TUH dietitians

Laugh of the week

Ingredients

• 500G LEAN BEEF MINCE

• 100G CHOPPED ONION, COOKED AND COOLED

• 1 CUP GRATED CARROT

• 1 CUP GRATED ZUCCHINI

• 3 TBS TOMATO SAUCE

• 80G CHEESE

• 10 CHEETS FILO PASTY

• OLIVE OIL SPRAY

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced) and line 2 trays with baking paper.

2. Place mince, veggies, cheese and sauce in a bowl and mix together with hands well until combined.

3. Take one sheet of filo, spray with cooking spray and place another sheet of filo on top. Repeat this process until you have 5 sheets of pastry.

4. Carefully cut each pile of sheets long ways in two so you have 4 rectangles.

5. Divide the meat mixture between 4 rectangles and shape into sausages along the filo.

6. Roll the filo and meat mixture up to form one large sausage roll and spray the roll lightly all over to help seal, repeat with other rectangles and then cut into small pieces.

7. Pop the sausage rolls onto prepared baking trays and cook for 20-25 minutes. They should be golden when cooked.

8. Please note that there will be some liquid that comes out, if the bottoms are a bit wet, flip over and bake for 5-10 minutes to crisp up of desired

9. You can serve these by themselves, or with a salad.

Nutrition information Makes 5 serves

Per serve:

Energy 1602 kJ

Protein 30 g

Carbohydrate 22 g

Fat 19 g

Sodium 396 mg

Fibre 2 g

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