The RNSH emergency department team receiving their award
Celebrating excellence: The PLUS Program and NSLHD Quality and Improvement Awards The Northern Sydney Local Health District Quality and Improvement Awards recognise the exceptional work of nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, support staff, and researchers who make a significant difference to patients and families. inspiring other organisations to replicate it. Ongoing research will continue to validate its impact. Since winning the NSW Health Award, Alison Partyka, clinical nurse consultant at RNSH,
shared that the program has expanded. “Since implementing, the program has now expanded to include a few other mentors who help run it. We’ve recently presented to the HETI leadership program, the HCQC board, and Hunter New England, who are all interested in adopting it,” she said. The Quality and Improvement Awards offer an opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements and highlight NSLHD’s commitment to high-quality care. Submissions from staff for the 2025 awards are due by April 14, 2025. For more details, visit the submission page (https://bit. ly/3YegN3A) or contact nslhd-awards@ health.nsw.gov.au.
These awards highlight the dedication behind various programs that improve patient care and outcomes. Nine categories are recognised, with winners and runners-up in each. One standout initiative is the Parental Leave Understanding and Support (PLUS) Program, introduced by the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Emergency Department. Awarded the People and Culture Award, the PLUS program supports new working parents in emergency medicine by offering mentorship, wellness sessions, lactation support, and a family room for staff’s physical and psychological well-being. This initiative has increased staff retention and resilience, gaining national attention and
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