NSLHD News February 12

Schematic design revealed: Hornsby Redevelopment Stage 2 The schematic design for additional services as part of the $265 million Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital’s Stage 2 Redevelopment has been revealed. In addition to the consolidation of community

health services, the new building (as seen in the schematic design) which will connect to the main Clinical Services Building, will expand outpatient services at the hospital by providing chemotherapy services and renal dialysis for the first time. Other services in the new building include oral health, BreastScreen and an equipment loan pool for home use of medical equipment. The building has been designed in line with features of the main Clinical Services Building, particularly the facade elements and interior design. The provision of additional

Schematic design of additional services of Hornsby Hospital’s redevelopment

services follows an additional $65 million to the Hornsby Stage 2 Redevelopment, bringing the total stage 2 investment to $265 million. The new paediatric ward opened in September 2020 and the new outpatients in October. November was a busy month with the new pharmacy department opening, making Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital the first

public hospital in NSW to use robotics in a pharmacy setting. The new intensive care unit (ICU) also opened in November 2020, which is around three times the size of the previous unit. The main clinical services building is due to open later this year.

You matter, I matter, Everyone matters at NSLHD Have you seen the new diversity, inclusion and belonging badges available at NSLHD? They form a small part of the important series of Improvement Plan, generated from your feedback. Some of the highlights of the actions taken based on the last PMES survey are: • Expansion of the PMES will be back in late 2021, but in the

meantime we will continue to run pulse checks to ensure you have the opportunity to tell us what you need. We are also pulling together an Employee Experience Framework through consultation with employees. If you are interested in getting involved and are able to be released to attend a monthly workshop for the next six months, please do not hesitate to contact NSLHD-ODTeam@health.nsw. gov.au.

actions taken in response to the feedback you gave us in the 2019 People Matter Engagement Survey (PMES). We are serious about diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to making our workplace a great place to work, where you can bring your whole self to work. Send us an email to NSLHD- ODTeam@health.nsw.gov.au if you want to get yourself a badge. NSLHD continues to work through the Culture

Speaking Up for Safety strategy (with roll out to PaCH and Hornsby due to commence this quarter • Establishment of People Manager Learning Path (for all new managers leading teams) • Launch of Leadership Advisory Board and the NSLHD Leadership Charter • Commencement of the Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Strategy

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