JMOs at HKH taking a well-deserved meal break
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Protected Patient Meal Times Meal times are important not just for patients, but for all staff, which is why Hornsby Ku-ring- gai Hospital (HKH) clinicians are committed to protected meal times. improve the mealtime environment, increase food consumption and fluid intake, and reduce the risk of malnutrition.
A visitor/carer may be present during the time to assist with meals and encourage eating. Medical officers have used the time to try and also have a meal break in an effort to improve their wellbeing, take a rest and catch up with colleagues. HKH’s Nutrition and Dietetics Department Manager Lisa Eldridge said protected meal time was introduced following an audit in 2017 that found almost 30 per cent of patients were interrupted during the lunch meal.
The initiative, launched earlier this year, is having positive benefits for both patients and medical staff, with medical registrars introducing a regular Friday lunch where they get a chance to catch-up. Protected meal time is a designated time period (12pm to 1pm) when entry to the ward is restricted to allow patients to eat their meal undisturbed. Ward nurses stop all non-urgent activity and focus their attention on assisting patients to eat. Protected meal time has been shown to
2019 Steptember Challenge - Put your foot down for a great cause! It’s that time of year again to get your team together for Steptember 2019. How to sign up NSLHD
Come and see the staff at a promotion stand near you and to receive free giveaways when you sign up.
Run by Cerebral Palsy Alliance, the Steptember charity event challenges people to take 10,000 steps a day
Ryde – Hospital Foyer
10th July 9am - 1:30pm
Hornsby –STAR ground floor
11th July 11th July
9am - 1:30pm 9am - 1:30pm
Royal North Shore Royal North Shore Mona Vale & CHC
for 28 days during the month of September.
17 th July 9am – 1.30pm
In 2018, the district raised $75,124 thanks to 258 teams. This was a 91 per cent increase in funds raised from the previous year with NSLHD being the top fundraiser for all of the state’s local health districts and coming 4th in Australia. We could not have achieved this without our staff’s support and donations. 2019 is our 4th year and we want to maintain our leadership position and need your help. This year the highest stepper will win a Samsung Galaxy Active watch (RRP $349). NSLHD2019
23 rd July
9am-1.30pm
Brookvale CHC staff room and reception level 2
30th July
9am-1.30pm
Royal North Shore
1st August 9am - 1:30pm
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