Graduates of the program were recognised at RNSH
Recognising safety and quality Graduates of the 2023 NSLHD Applied Safety and Quality Program were recently recognised in a ceremony at Royal North Shore Hospital. Last year the district introduced the program to staff members and over the year there were 13 graduates who work across NSLHD. Graduates of the program gained expertise in healthcare safety and quality and are entitled to university credits towards subjects related to safety and quality at several partner universities. The program was completed in a practical nature, with 70 per cent of learning taking place in the workplace, which included
leading an improvement project and completing learning application activities. NSLHD Board Deputy Chair Emeritus Professor Mary Chiarella and Chief Executive Anthony Schembri attended the ceremony and presented the graduates of the program with their certificates. Anthony thanked the graduates for taking part in the program. “Congratulations to all of our graduates and thank you for your leadership and passion to ensure we continue to provide the best and highest quality care for our community,” he said.
Translated resource booklet launched A set of four new translations for the ‘When a Relative or Friend Dies in Hospital’ booklet has been launched across the district.
in hospital can be a distressing and overwhelming time and information on what to do next and where to get support if needed can be very helpful,” she said. The translated booklets were an initiative of the RNSH social work department and have been funded by the Tomorrow Trust.
The booklet provides valuable information to assist families and loved ones who may know someone who has passed away in hospital. The translations of the bereavement booklet, which will now be available in
simplified Chinese, Armenian, Italian and Korean, provides targeted information to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients and consumers to ensure there is equitable access to the valuable information. Royal North Shore Hospital Bereavement Coordinator Teresa Tyacke said the booklets will also help to alleviate some of the stress
and confusion for CALD families and loved ones. “Having a loved one die
RNSH Bereavement Coordinator Teresa Tyacke and social worker Nicole Loizou at the RNSH launch of the booklets
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