Message from the Acting chief executive Mark Zacka
Working in the public health system means patient safety is our top priority. Staff sharing their experiences about safety issues can uncover what strategies are working well and what needs to improve. I encourage you to provide your input in the 2023 Patient Safety Culture Survey which has now been extended until 5pm Tuesday 11 July. The survey asks about staff perceptions and experiences at work on topics such as leadership, team interactions, communication and reporting of safety incidents. The results will be used as part of our district’s continual improvement of patient safety. If your team has 100 per cent, or very high, completion rates you will be entered into a draw for the chance to win cash prizes that can be used to purchase resources for your area or support staff wellbeing. It was wonderful to come together at the end of June to celebrate staff at the Quality and Improvement Awards. It is always inspiring to hear how our staff go above and beyond to provide the best care for our community. To the winners and finalists, thank you for your ongoing commitment and hard work in implementing projects and initiatives which enable our district to continue to provide the highest quality care. You can read more about our winners on pages four and five of this newsletter. We have started the process of developing a 2023 Campus Master Plan for Royal North Shore Hospital. The plan will build on and be informed by previous hospital master plans and the St Leonards Health Campus, Health, Research and Education Precinct Plan.
The 2023 Master Plan will set out the needs and aspirations of the campus to provide strategic direction for future development on and around the campus. It will be focused on patient and staff wellbeing while promoting a healing environment and a sense of place for the community that reflects its rich history. Architecture firm Fitzpatrick and Partners has been engaged to manage the master planning process with a local project team and will consult with staff and campus stakeholders to develop a masterplan that will guide us into the future. For more information please visit the intranet page and if you have any questions, please email nslhd-rnsh-masterplan@health. nsw.gov.au. Celebrations have been held this week for NAIDOC Week – a special time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It was great to see a range of events and activities taking place across the district to strengthen and support the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This year’s theme – For Our Elders – inspires all of us to celebrate the important role Aboriginal Elders play and the significant place they hold in communities and families.
Thank you to all of those involved in the NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Mark Zacka Acting Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
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NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 12| 7 JULY 2023
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