Message from the chief executive
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
Dear Colleagues,
I am equally excited to highlight the remarkable progress of the Time to Care initiative, driven by your feedback from the Time to Care survey. This initiative is dedicated to increasing the amount of time frontline staff have to provide direct care to their patients, thereby enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. From recruitment efficiencies to digital documentation enhancements, our district has made significant strides in improving patient outcomes and experiences. These achievements are a testament to our collective commitment to innovation and patient-centred care. I extend my deepest gratitude to the Time to Care Steering Committee for their invaluable contributions to these initiatives. These accomplishments would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of all our staff. I look forward to continuing on this transformative journey together, delivering excellence in patient care across our district. If you have an idea on how to make NSLHD a better place to work, I am keen to hear from you. Please feel free to email or text me. Warm regards, Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
An important step in our sustainability efforts outlined in the NSLHD Planetary Health Framework is to better understand staff commuting patterns. To help us do this we are asking NSLHD staff to complete the Commuting and Sustainable Travel Survey 2024. This is a crucial step in our sustainability efforts and our aim for a five per cent reduction in car commuting by 2027. If you haven’t already, please complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/3Q3BBta. As Human Experience Week (29 April to 3 May) approaches we are reminded of the important connection between the experiences of patients, their families and carers, and the experiences of our staff and volunteers. The district’s consumer and patient experience team has partnered with the Virtual Care and Hospital in the Home Service to hold an event to showcase the district’s Virtual Care and Emergency Ambulance Avoidance Strategy. The strategy illustrates how innovation in virtual care has been used to elevate the experience of staff and consumers. The event will be held in the auditorium, Level 5, Kolling Building, RNSH on 29 April 2024, 8:30am to 11am and virtually by using this link https://bit.ly/3Q62Wem. I recently had the privilege of joining Mona Vale Hospital’s 60th-anniversary celebrations with district board members. This milestone event allowed us to reflect on the remarkable achievements made in public health over the past six decades, highlighting Mona Vale Hospital’s pivotal role in our community.
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 7| 19 APRIL 2024
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