Graduates of the program celebrated at a showcase day at Northern Sydney Education Centre
Graduates showcase safety and quality innovations The Northern Sydney Local Health District celebrated the graduation of sixteen staff members from the Applied Safety and Quality Program.
teams to improve the care we deliver and the experiences of our patients, consumers, families, and carers. He described the skills gained through the program as “broad and powerful.” NSLHD Board members Trevor Danos AM and Professor Emerita Mary Chiarella AM presented the graduates with a certificate in a ceremony attended by peers, project team members and NSLHD Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Anthony Schembri AM.
The year long program equips NSW Health staff with the skills they need to lead safety and quality improvements in their clinical services and is delivered in partnership with the Clinical Excellence Commission. Graduates showcased their innovations through talks and a poster display at the half
day event held at the Northern Sydney Education Centre on the grounds of Macquarie Hospital. Jessica Bui, a pharmacist at Royal North Shore Hospital, explained the benefits of moving patients from IV to oral antibiotics. Mental Health Drug and Alcohol peer worker Paula Hanlon presented a framework supporting professional development pathways for peer workers. Sadia Mahboob, Quality Manager for NSLHD Clinical Trials, showcased a survey she developed aimed at capturing the perspectives of patients on clinical trials. Executive Director Clinical Governance and Patient Experience Mark Zacka said the group represented a diverse group of individuals who were all doing incredible work with their
NSLHD Deputy Board Chair Mary Chiarella AM and Board Chair Trevor Danos AM attended the showcase
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