MACQUARIE HOSPITAL NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2025
From My desk
From My Desk.. It has already been an active start to the year with the temporary capping of Manning beds which was only possible due to the work of amazing staff who always rise to every situation and support consumers each step of the way. Thank you all for working together so positively in what was a challenging situation and a time of uncertainty for consumers, carers and staff. We have welcomed a new rotation of registrars to the service and are happy to say that despite the difficult industrial situation for NSW Psychiatrists the Macquarie Consultant Psychiatrists continue to provide their invaluable support for junior medical staff and consumers, which is greatly appreciated by all. It seems too late to wish everyone a Happy New Year as it is mid-February – but Happy 2025 anyway!!
We said farewell to Klara Glaw in January as she headed off to enjoy a new job and new home on the South Coast. Klara joined the team at a time of big change as the Rehabilitation Program Team Manager and worked with enthusiasm and skill, building a new team and developing a new group rehabilitation program which received very positive feedback from consumers across the hospital. Klara will be greatly missed both by her team and the service as a whole. This week we are also saying goodbye to Noi Wheeler, who has been working here at Macquarie in Health Information Services since 2006. Alongside her tireless efforts maintaining medical records (long before scanning and EMR), Noi also managed to create a beautiful garden outside the HIS building that has given pleasure to so many over the years. We wish Noi all the best on her well-deserved retirement.
Yesterday the hospital welcomed visiting academics from Universitas Indonesia who are working in collaboration with UTS School of Nursing & Midwifery. The group had a tour of the hospital and discussions with nursing staff around mental health care in Australia then the Indonesian team presented on their work “Enhancing mental health knowledge and skills for community nurses in Solo, Indonesia” which was incredibly interesting and inspiring. Euan Macleay also presented on his PhD research relating to collaborative care planning which was very well received by all. Last week the hospital welcomed visiting academics from Universitas Indonesia who are working in collaboration with UTS School of Nursing & Midwifery. The group had a tour of the hospital and discussions with nursing staff around mental health care in Australia then the Indonesian team presented on their work “Enhancing mental health knowledge and skills for community nurses in Solo, Indonesia” which was incredibly interesting and inspiring. Euan Macleay also presented on his PhD research relating to collaborative care planning which was very well received by all.
(L - R Assoc. Prof Scott Brunero UTS, Prof Herni Susanti, Prof Budi Anna Kaeliat, Euan Macleay, Assoc.Prof (conjoint) Natalie Cuttler, UTS/MHDA, Dewi Wulandari , PhD Candidate)
Big thanks to Rahmon and the nursing team for coordinating and supporting this successful visit In the coming weeks for lookout for updates about the implementation of comprehensive care planning on site, consultation on the master planning for the site and work commencing on the implementation of the Rehabilitation Model of Care framework.
Welcome on board !
Dr Peter Farmakis – Lavender
Dr Alexandria Painter – Lavender Dr Matthew Webb – Hamilton
We welcome our new registrars for Term 1, 2025
Dr Michael Tse – Henley
Dr Yasmin Eshaghian – Parkview
Dr Luis Faller – Parkview
Dr Ramandeep Kaur – Bridgeview/Cottages
Dr Laura Colenbrander – Coral Tree
Dr Yoon Park – Figtree
02/02
Anne Bajuk Site Director, Macquarie Hospital
NURSING NEWS
As we step into 2025, we hope everyone had a well-deserved and restful break, recharged for the exciting year ahead. Wishing all a successful and fulfilling year ahead! Farewell and Best Wishes
We extend our heartfelt goodbye to Frank Talarico, expressing our gratitude for their commitment and meaningful contributions. Best wishes for success in the next chapter of their careers! Welcome to the Team!
Please join us in warmly welcoming the newest members of our nursing team at Macquarie Hospital! We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with them and are confident they will contribute positively to our team.
· Deakon Meadham-Bailey – Henley Unit · Maycelle Guevarra – Parkview Unit
Springboard to Success Program 2025 We are pleased to announce the successful participants of the 2025 Springboard to Success (STS) Program. Congratulations to the following nurses on their acceptance: Program!
Name
Ward
The STS Program, led by the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, is a professional development initiative aimed at supporting Registered Nurses in the second to eighth years of their careers. This transformative program empowers participants to enhance their leadership skills, foster person-centred care, and contribute to the development of positive workplace cultures. The program will culminate in a graduation ceremony on 10 December 2025. We wish all participants continued success as they embark on this exciting and rewarding professional journey!
Arjun Poudel
Bridgeview
Grishma Lama
Parkview
Matthew Barry
Tarban
Pratiksha Regmi
Tarban
Roshan Karki
Parkview
NURSING NEWS
Figtree Unit Shines in Medication Safety Week
Congratulations to the Figtree Unit for winning the weight-based competition during Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Medication Safety Week in November 2024. Their commitment to accurate patient weight measurement and documentation earned them a certificate and cupcakes as a well-deserved treat – cupcakes! This competition, open to all inpatient wards across NSLHD, highlighted the importance of precise weight measurement in improving medication safety.
Manning Unit Wins Christmas Decoration Competition! Congratulations to Manning Unit for winning the Christmas Decoration Competition, showcasing outstanding creativity and teamwork. Bridgeview Unit also impressed the judges, securing a well- deserved second place. A big thank you to all staff and consumers for their contributions in making this event a festive success. We look forward to even more holiday spirit next year!
NURSE EDUCATOR NEWSLETTER
The Nursing Education Team at Macquarie Hospital is excited to kick off another productive and enriching year. We have some exciting updates and new beginnings to share:
Welcoming Our Students
Our first student placement of the year is just around the corner! From 3 - 14.2.25, we will have eight Student Registered Nurses from the University of Technology Sydney joining us onsite. We are thrilled to support their learning and professional growth during this placement.
Introducing the 2025 February Intake Grad Starts We are delighted to welcome our 2025 February Intake Grad Starts, who will commence their first rotation on 17 February 2025. This marks the start of their exciting journey as part of our team, and we look forward to supporting their development. New Addition to the Team Please join us in warmly welcoming Arvin Villanueva, our new Clinical Nurse Educator, who will be joining us on 3 February 2025. We are excited to have him onboard and look forward to his contributions to the team. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with learning opportunities, growth, and collaboration.
The Macquarie Hospital Education Team are available to provide you and your team with any educational and training support or needs.
To contact the education team, please email NSLHD-Macquarie- TrainingandEducation@health.nsw.gov.au, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
MARK JOYCE DIRECTOR OF NURSING MHDA
CHAP L I NC Y CORNE R
Decades ago, I travelled alone on the “Fairstar” to England. Being my first trip away from Australia, I was anxious at the thought. My parents gave me a Bible with this verse from Psalms highlighted. Armed with new confidence, I took many risks. And I survived! We stand at the gate of a new year. The unknown lies ahead. With so much change happening it is easy to feel unsettled and apprehensive. As Mark Twain commented, “The only one who likes change is a wet baby.”
Yet, visiting the wards, I am inspired by long-term residents who epitomise resilience in the way they are adapting to changes in the Hospital. They are an example to us all. To quote Maya Angelou “Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage means we face our fears. We are able to say, ‘I have fallen, but I will get up.’” There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens, (Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) And every ending is a new beginning.
ROSEMARIE SAY CHAPLAINCY COORDINATOR
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MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION: A REFLECTION
Mental Health rehabilitation is fundamental in helping a person with severe mental illness to progress beyond clinical improvement to full functional capacity and participation in life (Lloyd et al, 2008).
Rehabilitation is a multifaceted intervention along a continuum of care and involves a variety of goals, processes, providers and settings. Lloyd et al (2008) describes a 3-r model of Remediation, Restoration and Reconnection process which overlap and influence each another. Remediation is the reduction of psychological, physical and social effects of mental health concerns through the acute phase of illness. Restoration is enabling and gaining/regaining capabilities with the person together with Remediation. Reconnection is reconnecting and establishing a place for the person in the community, exploring opportunities for independence, social inclusion with a renewed sense of hope and confidence. Application of recovery and trauma informed principles within a rehabilitation framework is to consider systematically the person’s recovery goals which is support by clinical, personal, social and functional recovery. In other words, our clinical strategies can help a person towards their goals (A comprehensive care plan). This approach enables mental health professionals to focus on the person’s personal recovery goals while considering parallel goals/strategies in the clinical, social, and role-functioning areas. Mental health professionals can reconceptualise recovery and trauma informed care as involving more than symptom remission, and strategies can be tailored to the aspects of recovery that are of importance to the person in care.
Reference: Killaspy H (2019). Contemporary mental health rehabilitation. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences 28, 1–3. Lloyd C, Waghorn G, Williams PL. Conceptualising Recovery in Mental Health Rehabilitation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2008;71(8):321-328.
MENTAL HEALTH LIBRARY NEWS
NSLHD Libraries offers a range of training sessions to help you use and access our collection and services. We can also tailor sessions to address your team’s needs or meet with you for an individual consultation – contact us to find out more.
TO REQUEST A TRAINING SESSION: COMPLETE THE TRAINING REQUEST FORM CONTACT GERALDINE TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS: GERALDINE.MARSH@HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
SEE UPCOMING TRAINING IN THE NSLHD LIBRARIES INTRANET CALENDAR NSLHD LIBRARIES AI ESSENTIALS INTRANET PAGE – TO WATCH RECORDED SESSIONS AND REGISTER FOR UPCOMING ONES
NSLHD STAFF QUIT NICOTINE PILOT PROGRAM
Staff starting their Quit smoking or vaping journey can now access 12 weeks of FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
During 2025, the usual 4 weeks of free staff NRT is increased by 8 weeks, thanks to a pilot program between Population Health Promotion and Occupational Staff Health. This extension is in line with the NSW Heath NRT guidelines which recommend a minimum of 12 weeks of NRT for any quit attempt. For the first time the use of ‘combination therapy’ is available, which allows staff to access nicotine patches, as well as other fast acting NRT including Spray, Gum and Lozenges.
Occupational Staff Health assessment and support to manage nicotine dependence. 12 weeks of FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), including patches and additional fast acting NRT. Referral or sign-up to the NSW Quitline 137848 or www.icanquit.com.au. Support for staff includes:
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM AND THE VARIETY OF NRT AVAILABLE, VISIT: STAFF QUIT NICOTINE PROGRAM
NSLHD-OccupationalStaffHealth@health.nsw.gov.au
9462 9430
🚀 ALMOST THERE! PROGRAM UPDATE & WHAT’S NEXT WITH COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLANNING
Dear all,
We’re almost at the finish line! 🎉 Yes, we’ve hit a few speed bumps along the way (because what’s a project without a little drama?), but nothing we couldn’t handle. The great news is that MQH executives and the MHDA Standard 5 Implementation Working Group have given us the green light to move forward—so here we go! Now, it’s time to get you all prepped. We’ll be running foundation training across different days to make sure no one misses out (no excuses! 😉 ). There’ll also be some upskilling sessions, and we’re keeping the door open for your feedback as we go live. And speaking of go-live… once we’re up and running, we’re counting on your full support to make this a success. Let’s do this together— because teamwork makes the dream work! Thanks, legends!
Thanks
Ravneet (Riva) Sekhon Comprehensive Care Planning Project Manager | Macquarie Hospital NSLHD
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