November 2024
NSW Excellence in Nursing & Midwifery Awards Congratulations
The NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards acknowledge the passion, dedication and contributions of nurses and midwives, who positively impact the health outcomes of patients, women and families across NSW. Simpy Arora, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ryde Hospital, was a finalist in the Nursing & Midwifery Leadership Award. As a leader in the emergency department, Simpy exhibits an exceptional understanding of critical care principles and team dynamics, enabling her to foresee outcomes and challenges proactively. She showcases advanced proficiency in managing complex scenarios, such as handling mental health scheduled patients and managing multiple resuscitations simultaneously. Her adeptness in swiftly escalating issues and securing assistance mitigates potential patient harm and bolsters staff support. Simpy excels in liaising with families, adeptly addressing conflicts, and delivering pertinent information at crucial junctures to facilitate optimal outcomes. Contents NSW Excellence in Nursing & Midwifery Awards 1
Subject Matter Expert Acknowledgement World Pressure Injury Prevention Day
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General Manager’s Message
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Remembrance Day Redevelopment News Gathering of Kindness
Infection Control Week
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Graduate Certificate Clinical Redesign
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Communicating For Safety
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Consumer Participation Committee
Sustainability Corner
Thank You
Just for Fun
Diwali
Welcome to Ryde Congratulations
Focus on Allied Health
Nursing News
Photo Gallery Noticeboard
Perioperative Nurses Week
Newsletter is for Ryde Hospital Staff by Ryde Hospital Staff. Please email items of interest to: Catherine.jones3@health.nsw.gov.au
General Manager’s Message Thank you for the warm welcome to Ryde Hospital. It has been a privilege to join you all and witness the vibrant spirit and experience Ryde Hospital’s sense of community I have heard so much about. This month I had the honour of participating in several events, including Remembrance Day, Peri-Operative Nurses Week, and the Gathering of Kindness. These moments have highlighted the strength, compassion and commitment within our community. We are excited to welcome Katja Sherwin as our new Director of Nursing and Midwifery on 19 December. A sincere thank you to Rachel Anderson for her outstanding leadership in the interim and to Victoria Stockdale for her excellent support as Acting Operations Nurse Manager.
A special congratulations to Simpy Arora for being a finalist at the NSW Excellence in Nursing & Midwifery Awards. This recognition reflects the outstanding work done here at Ryde Hospital. This week we also marked a significant milestone with Short Notice Accreditation Assessment taking place. I thank everyone for your hard work in preparing for and participating in this process. Your teamwork and dedication truly reflect the values of Ryde Hospital. As my time as Acting General Manager comes to an end this week, I want to thank you all for the support and kindness you’ve shown me during my time here. It has been a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated and remarkable team and I look forward to seeing Ryde Hospital continue to achieve great success in the future.
Remembrance Day
Lest We Forget On the 11 th hour, of the 11 th day of the 11 th month we remembered those who made the utimate sacrifice for our freedom. A service was held outside Densitone House led by Mark Zacka (A/General Manager), with an address from Rev Jean Bell (North Ryde Uniting Church), the Ode of Remembrance from Barry from the Ryde RSL, followed by the last post and a minute’s silence. The service was closed with a prayer by the Chaplaincy Coordinator, Chris Isika.
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R edevelopment News Have a sneak peek inside the new interim intensive care unit Do you want to see inside the new interim intensive care unit (ICU) being built? Would you like to know how to access the interim ICU? Have you any burning questions about the ICU? Watch this VIDEO where the main works contractor, A W Edwards answers staff questions. Go inside the ICU which is being constructed as you are taken on a tour. A few lucky staff were given a tour of the interim ICU by A W Edwards to help them envision their soon- to-be new workspace. Just like the current intensive care unit, the interim ICU will have an observation station and 14 patient beds. All beds will have hard wired cardiac monitors and feature a new patient entertainment system.
With the roof now in place, the builders have started fitting out the unit before erecting the internal walls, along with installation of the external façade and glazing panels. The interim ICU will allow the hospital to continue to operate throughout the redevelopment, freeing up space for the new hospital’s footprint. There will be direct access to from the operating theatres to the ICU and there will be natural light and windows throughout the unit. Equipment and furniture will be repurposed within the new Acute Service Building (ASB), while the space where the interim ICU currently sits will be transferred to a street-level car park. Staff and patients are expected to move into the new interim ICU about April 2025.
Arial photo of the redevelopment showing the grey rooftop of the interim ICU , adjoining the Operating Theatres
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Gathering of Kindness From November 11 to 15 NSW health held it’s annual Gathering of Kindness activities. Numerous speakers hosted insightful session to refocus us all on the importance of the little gestures and acts of kindness that make a big difference to our patients and their loved ones as well as our colleagues. If you did not manage to catch a session you will be able to access the recordings in a short time on the Elevating the Human Experience webpages at the following address: Gathering of Kindness This year’s theme was “Kindness is my superpower”, a theme we could all get behind at Ryde as we face the daily challenges of delivering great patient care and service in an evolving hospital environment. Some of our friendly staff posted with banners to mark the event. Activities at NSLHD culminated in the annual Consumer Forum, which was held at RNSH on Friday 15 November. Members of the Ryde Community Participation Committee attended the event and praised the activity as very worthwhile. Ryde Hospital also had a poster presented which can be seen below. For everyone who did not have a chance to get involved in the official activities don’t worry, because every day is a great day to see kindness, give kindness and be kindness at Ryde Hospital.
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Thank You Flowers for Ryde
Thank you to Michael Shen and Hannah Zhang who kindly and thoughtfully donated the flowers from their wedding to Ryde Hospital. Roger Jiang, one of the Groomsmen delivered the flowers to the hospital. The flowers were then distributed throughout the hospital – brightening everyone’s day.
Diwali
Festival of Lights This month Ryde celebrated Diwali. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant celebratioin symbolising the trimph of light over darkness and good over evil. People illuminate their homes with oil lamps, decorate their homes, exchange gifts and enjoy traditional sweets. The festival has deep cultural and spiritual roots, signifying new beginnings, properity and the renewal of hope. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that those celebrating light outside their homes to symbolise the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. Over the centuries, Diwali has
become a national festival that's also enjoyed by Hindu and non-Hindu communities. Happy Diwali
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Focus on Allied Health Community Education
Well done to Kelsey Grimmond and Cherie Ho who presented last week at the Aged Care Group in Eastwood on Falls Prevention. Here are some photos of them in action and some lovely comments from the group coordinator.
• Thank you for sending your best O.T. as always. They are both knowledgeable and very keen to share with our group all the helpful tips to stay safe. • Thank you, Cherie and Kelsey for coming and gave an informative talk on Fall Prevention. Our group really enjoy the talks and Q & A. Thank you for reminding us of the safety measure that we need to put intopractise every day. • Please know that your works are truly valuable for our community and community at large. Please keep up your good work. We are thankful for your times and efforts and hope to see you all again next year.
Fiona Ting
Orthotics Spotlight Awareness of Aspiration Risk in patients with Cervical Collars. Cervical collars are often used when patients who come to Ryde have suspected or confirmed cervical vertebrae fracture. Although useful in stabilising and protecting the neck, these collars can also increase the risk of aspiration, especially in the elderly or those with underlying conditions such as stroke or other pre-existing neurological conditions. The ‘Cervical Collar Aspiration Checklist’ powerform can be used to help identify this risk for your patients who are using a cervical collar. The risk assessment can be found in EMR in Ad Hoc charting under the ‘Inpatients’ subcategory and can be used by any clinical staff. Please contact the Orthotics Department if you have any questions regarding its use. Pictured: The two most common collars encountered. ‘Philadelphia’ (top) and ‘Miami J’ (bottom)
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Nursing News
Certificate of Recognition Sithabile Musendekwa was awarded a Certificate of Recognition this month. She explains that, it was an honour to receive the Certificate of Recognition in poster presentation during the Person -Centred Care Showcase 2024. The award recognised my quality initiative project on Mentorship: Shaping Potential Through Guidance . The project has a clear goal: to foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and leadership development. Mentorship is a powerful tool not only for personal growth and development but also for building strong, resilient teams that can drive innovation and success across the organisation..
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Perioperative Nurses Week This month Ryde Hospital celebrated Perioperative Nurses Week, and celebrated the UNITE theme with a lot of celebratory food and some education. We certainly know the way to our team’s hearts with breakfast croissants and Portuguese tarts by Tuga Pastries; lemon meringue tarts, cupcakes, rocky road, caramel fudge supplied by the leadership team; and then lunch supplied by 2 anaesthetists and before finishing the week with a celebratory cake. There was a stand in the foyer providing information and education.
Perioperative Nurses Week is a time to reflect on the incredible impact each of you make in the world of health care. You are the unsung heroes of surgery, ensuring the seamless orchestration of procedures and the wellbeing of those under your care. Howeve r, your dedication to precision, care and patient well- being does not go unnoticed! This week is a reminder to acknowledge not just the tasks you perform but the heart and passion you bring to your profession. Embrace this week as a celebration of your jou rney, your expertise and the positive impact you have on countless lives. Take a moment to recognise the strength that comes from unity within the perioperative nursing community. The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN)
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Subject Matter Expert Acknowledgement The Health Education and Training Institute recently acknowledged the valuable contribution provided by Sandra Lever on a recent Subject Matter Expert Group (SME) for HETI. Sandra’s contribution resulted in the development of a state-wide educational resource Sexuality Rehab ilitation Training . The development of this resource supports the education and training needs identified by Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks. The eLearning resource has been successfully launched and is now available on My Health Learning. Working collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts, HETI can provide the health workforce with high quality, evidence-based learning resources. This, in turn, promotes excellence in patient care delivered by a capable workforce. Sandra’s time and commitment to the project is appreciated. World Pressure Injury Prevention Day Pressure Injury In preparation for World Pressure Injury Prevention Day on 21st November 2024, Ryde Hospital Skin Integrity Committee recently held an information stall in the hospital foyer. Members of the committee including nursing and allied health staff were on hand to provide information and education. This didn't only include pressure injury prevention, staging and management, but all matters relating to skin integrity including skin tears, moisture-associated skin damage and the use of negative pressure wound therapy for surgical and non surgical wounds. This stall was a great way to share knowledge with patients, visitors and staff.
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Infection Control Week Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Week is observed annually during the third week of October, with the 2024 celebration taking place from October 13 to 19. This week serves to enhance awareness and promote better practices aimed at reducing infection risks for both patients and healthcare workers. The theme for 2024, "Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention by Breaking the Chain of
Infection," emphasizes the importance of understanding the series of events that lead to the transmission of infections. By educating healthcare professionals on their roles in interrupting this chain, the initiative seeks to foster a collective responsibility in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
At Ryde Hospital, activities were organised to engage staff and visitors in this important cause. An information desk was set up in the hospital foyer over two mornings, providing an opportunity for attendees to participate in activities and listen to a brief presentation focused on the 2024 theme. This initiative highlights that infection prevention is a shared responsibility, where simple actions, such as hand hygiene and proper cleaning protocols, can significantly contribute to reducing infections within healthcare environments. For More information visit: • ACSQHS Infection Prevention & Control Week • CEC 2024 International Infection Prevention Week • NSLHD IPAC Intranet Page
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Graduate Certificate Clinical Redesign Program Applications Open The ACI partners with the University of Tasmania to deliver the Graduate Certificate Healthcare Redesign for
healthcare teams to conduct priority projects and learn in- depth skills in project, change management and service redesign. Investing in staff capability and capacity, the ‘school’ continues to be in high demand and this year has been shortlisted as finalist for the Australian Collaborative Education Network 2025 Work Integrated Learning awards. Redesign can help you address strategic challenges and deliver essential service innovation and new or alternate models of care, building capacity to achieve the Future
Health Strategic objectives. It is designed to be scalable and adaptable, accommodating all areas of healthcare delivery. They are pleased to announce that in 2025, the Centre for Healthcare Redesign will offer three courses. The dates for 2025 are listed below:
Program Intake 2025.01 2025.02 2025.03
Applications Open
Applications Close
Notification Program Starts
Program Ends
End of Program Event Dec-25 May-26
1-Oct-24 2-Dec-24 21-Feb-25
2-Dec-24 21-Feb-25 15-Apr-25
16-Dec-24 7-Mar-25 29-Apr-25
11-Feb-25 3-Jul-25
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17-Jun-25 12-Dec-25 Aug-26 The 2025 theme is designed to attract a diverse range of projects focusing on three critical and interconnected challenges. • Efficiency: Encouraging projects that optimise resource and financial management, reduce waste, and streamline processes to ensure sustainable service delivery. • Equity: Focusing on projects that address health disparities and ensure equitable access to care, particularly in underserved populations, including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. • Innovation: Promoting the adoption of digital technologies and alternate models of care that integrate services across different levels of the healthcare system, driving improvements in patient outcomes and system efficiency and pushing toward net zero. Applications are welcomed from teams with 2-4 people who have a strong focus on strategic impact and improving value- based care that delivers excellent health outcomes, experience, and efficient, sustainable care. If you have redesign idea and would like to some more information about the course please contact the Ryde Hospital Redesign & Innovation Manager at catherine.jones3@health.nsw.gov.au Applications close on 2 December 2024. Further information and reminders for the second and third intakes will be sent out in late 2024 and early 2025. Further Information available on the Ryde Intranet – Clinical Redesign & Innovation
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Communicating for Safety Approved Abbreviation Quiz
1. Which is the approved abbreviation? (correct answer in bold) • Past history: PMHx, PMH, PHx • Oral Antibiotics: POABx, oral ABX, oABs • Observations: Obs, OBS, OBx • Discharge: DC, D/C, Dc • Blood Sugar Level: BSL, Bsgl, BGL
2. What do these abbreviations stand for? (correct answer in bold) • L: Left, Lunch or Lingual (Note: left or right always have to be written in full) • RIP: Rest in Peace or Raised Intracranial Pressure
3. Are these approved abbreviations (Yes/No)? • TOC- No - should be spelled out as “taken over care” • LIAT- No - PCR is the approved abbreviation, if LIAT needs to be specified write PCR (‘LIAT’) • IECOPD- No - COPD is approved, ‘infective exacerbation’ has to be typed in full • TG- No - write out in full as “therapeutic guideline” Sustainability Corner Paperlite
NSLHD has the exciting opportunity to be a pilot for a Ministry of Health initiative called Paperlite. This will enable the hospital to move away from paper-based inpatient admission forms and move to electronic forms. This is a great environmental initiative to cut our paper use but will also create efficiency in our processes. The project rollout is expected to commence in February 2025 once PBRC the Revenue Billing system has been upgraded. As a pilot site, the facility will get the benefit of additional support as we navigate through significant change.
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Just For Fun
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Welcome to Ryde New Staff Ryde Hospital welcomed the following new staff in to join our wonderful teams. Welcome to you all. Name Position Michelle Ding Assistant in Nursing Vanessa Shang Psychologist Zimian Huang Allied Health Assistant Kristy Probert Registered Nurse Chadani Gurung Assistant In Nursing Kristy Probert Enrolled Nurse Congratulations Congratulations to Julia Scott, GRC Physiotherapy Team Leader, who graduated from the THRIVE Leadership Program last week.
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Photo Gallery
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Noticeboard
Respecting the Difference: Be the Difference face-to-face training 2024
Program Overview Respecting the Difference – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural awareness training enhances our organisation’s capacity to provide respectful, responsive, and culturally safe services. It is designed to build upon staff knowledge and skills. The face - to - face session is presented in a relaxed interactive workshop style, where conversations and questions about Aboriginality, culture, urban myths, and beliefs can be openly discussed. The session follows on from the Respecting the Difference e - learning module. Target Audience: Mandatory for all NSLHD Employees Duration of Program: 4 hours Enrol via My Health Learning ENQUIRIES: NSLHD - DACinfo@health.nsw.gov.au
Royal North Shore Hospital Auditorium and Wallace Freeborn - level 5 Kolling Building • Thurs 28 Nov: Auditorium – 9am to 1pm • Thurs 5 Dec: Wallace Freeborn – 9am to 1pm • Thurs 12 Dec: Wallace Freeborn – 9am to 1pm • Thurs 19 Dec: Wallace Freeborn – 9am to 1pm
Ryde Hospital Dates – ELCA Training Room • Tue 19 Nov: 12 to 4pm • Wed 11 Dec: 9am to 1pm
Macquarie Hospital – Emily’s Cottage on Manning R • Thurs 7 Nov: 9am to 1pm
Enrolments via My Health Learning For information on other available courses, visit the Intranet and the NSLHD Course Calendar Cost: NSLHD employees Nil
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