Message from General Manager
2024 Issue 1
January 2024
Jenny McConnell, A/General Manager
I hope that everyone has had a refreshing and relaxing holiday season. 2024 will be Ryde Hospital ’ s 90th anniversary year, and will see many exciting develop- ments for the hospital. The first six months of the year we will see much change as we relocate depart- ments to enable the start of construction for the redevelopment. I appreciate that this is a lot of change for the hospital and will require a lot of collaboration to implement the changes. Once construction commences in the second half of the year, we will be a tangi- ble step closer to the delivery of the new hospital. Work will shift to creating the models of care that will be delivered within the new hospital and the possibilities that it will bring to Ryde.
In the second half of the year we expect Ryde Hospital ’ s first short notice accred- itation. Please see the information on page 3 to help prepare.
To celebrate the 90th birthday, we will hold an event in May, and then a staff ball in July – save the date for Saturday 27th July with tickets on sale soon.
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Events
Redevelopment at Ryde 2023
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26 Jan - Australia Day
Next Steps for Redevelopment in 2024
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Accreditation
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30 Jan - Time in Service Awards 2023
Nursing News
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14 Feb - St Valentine ’ s Day
Welcome to Ryde
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Ongoing - Accreditation Preparation
Talking to a person with a disability
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Allied Health Referral Guides
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When a Relative or Friend Dies in Hospital Book-
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Spiritual Care Quiz
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Newsletter is for Ryde Hospital Staff by Ryde Hospital Staff. Please email items of interest to:
Library Update
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Just for Fun
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Healthy Start to 2024
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Catherine.jones3@health.nsw.gov.au
Photo Gallery - Highlights of 2023
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Meeting Etiquette Poster
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Redevelopment at Ryde 2023
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment team has achieved a lot this year including:
within a shorter construction timeframe. While this option leads to the best outcome overall, it means that during construction there will be increased building activity onsite to progress the work. This may lead to more disruption and provide less space for operations onsite than was originally expected while work is underway. The executive and the redevelopment team are work- ing through the details of the revised staging plan and what it looks like for staff, patients, suppliers and the community. We will provide further infor- mation as the revised staging is developed.
Receiving our first planning approval in June
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Submitting our second planning application Completing the early works onsite
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• Completing and receiving approval for schematic and detailed design • Starting tender negotiations for the construction contract which we expect to confirm in early 2024 • Continued interaction with the community, most recently at the Granny Smith Festival in October. Early works have been important to prepare the hospi- tal for the new buildings and have included the demoli- tion of three buildings and the clearing of invasive weeds from the Blue Gum High Forest. It has been rewarding to see how the look and feel of the hospital has changed during this time. This year we also completed and received approval for schematic and detailed design. Detailed design refines the design, space and construction processes for the new hospital. To inform the functional design of the future redevelopment, our project user groups provided feedback to ensure the patient voice remains at the centre of the design. Project user groups are an integral part of the redevelopment and include community rep- resentation alongside staff and wider health representa- tives. The completed hospital design allowed us to pro- ceed with the procurement for the main works contrac- tor. The construction staging for the redevelopment is be- ing considered as part of the main works procurement process. Tender discussions have shown there is an opportunity to deliver the clinical service priorities
Highlights of 2023
• Releasing the latest schematic designs and fly - through animation
• Awarding early works contract to HPAC Pty Ltd
• Public exhibition and approval of the first plan- ning application
• Public exhibition of second planning application
• Completing the early works construction
Next Steps for Redevelopment at Ryde
A competitive tender process for the construction contract is currently underway. As part of this pro- cess a construction staging program for the redevel- opment is being developed and a building contractor is expected to be appointed in 2024. We will share further information with staff, consum- ers and the community about construction impacts, staging and timelines following the appointment. We are looking forward to further progressing the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment in the year ahead.
For more information visit the Ryde Hospital Redevel- opment Intranet Pages.
Click here or on image above, to watch & read a video from a staff
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NSQHSS Accreditation
Quality & Safety Corner
Ryde Hospital performed extremely well in 2022, achieving hospital - wide accreditation against the Na- tional Safety & Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS) with no recommendations. The Assessors were extremely impressed with the strong safety culture and the commitment of all staff to provide the best possible care and services to patients, carers and the community.
In 2023, mandatory Short Notice Accreditation Assessments were introduced. This means we don ’ t know when the Assessors will next visit Ryde Hospital. We will receive just 24 hours notice before ac- creditation assessment. Once on - site, the Assessors will spend most of their time visiting wards and de- partments, observing work practices, and talking to patients, visitors and staff about the care and services provided at Ryde. We need to be always ready for a snap assessment at any time. We could be assessed any time between now and December 2024. Start preparing NOW..!
Start talking about accreditation NOW ..!
The National Standards / Accreditation should be on the Agenda of your team meetings. This provides an opportunity for teams to understand the National Standards and to clarify what they need to do to be ready for an accreditation assessment.
What can you do to prepare for Accreditation?
All Staff - Check out the resources on the Ryde Hospital Accreditation intranet page
- Learn about the NSQHS Standards by clicking on the links for each standard
- Read the Standard Summaries to learn how the Standards are applied in Ryde Hospital
- Make sure you are up to date with mandatory training & performance reviews
- Participate in accreditation education and activities when scheduled
Clinicians - Learn about the Clinical Care Standards & know how to apply those relevant to your unit
Managers - Work through the Standards Checklists with your teams
- Add patient safety, quality improvement, and accreditation to your meeting agendas.
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Nursing News
Ryde Hospital would like to welcome Haylee Ellis to the Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant role for Ryde Hospital, who has commenced on a per- manent part time basis working one day a week. Haylee currently works at Sydney Children ’ s Hospital and has also worked in The Children ’ s Hospital at Westmead and NHS Trust London. She has extensive experience and postgraduate qualification in paediatric nursing. You can contact Haylee at: haylee.ellis@health.nsw.gov.au
Congratulations to the successful applicants for NSLHD Applied Safety & Quality Program 2024 • Carolyn Ellis CNC IPAC • June Seo CNE Ward 7 • Trina Colita Dementia and Delirium CNS Grade 2
• Jarinya Soieprasounk NUM DSU • Dayan Apram ED CNS Grade 2
Welcome to Ryde
Ryde Hospital also welcomed the following staff this month:
Name
Position
Haylee Ellis
Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant
Joel Real
Allied Health Assistant
Shiv Anand
Clinical Nurse Educator
Ashley Collinge
Administration Officer
Craig Meneud
Fire Safety Officer
Talking to a person with a disability
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Allied Health Referral Guides
The Allied Health Referral Guides are also available on the Ryde Hospital Intranet https://nswhealth.sharepoint.com/sites/NSLHD - RYDEHOSPITAL/SitePages/Allied - health.aspx
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When a Relative or Friend Dies in Hospital Booklet
Do you know what to do if someone dies in hospital? When a patient or relative dies in a hospital, it can be a distressing and shocking experience for the family and friends. It can be a confusing time, especially for those who are not sure about what they should do next. This confusion can be further complicated for individuals who belong to culturally and linguistically diverse communi- ties (CALD). It is important to know there are resources available to help during this difficult time The When a Relative or Friend Dies in hospital booklet includes practical information on what to do when someone dies, psychoeducation on loss and grief as well as where to access bereavement support services.
The When a Relative or Friend Dies in Hospital booklet has been translated into:
Launch of new translated resources
Simplified Chinese
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Join us for the launch of these new resources.
Armenian
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Italian
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MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2024 10am to 12pm Ryde Hospital Foyer
• Korean The translation of the bereavement booklet will provide targeted information to our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) patients and consumers helping to ensure more equitable access to this valua- ble information in a culturally sensitive manner. Resources available on the Ryde Hospital Intranet - End of Life Page
Complete a quiz and get a cupcake!
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Spiritual Care Quiz
Question 1: Spiritual care is for: a. Christians b. Anyone who belongs to a major religion c. People of all faiths and none
Question 2: Spiritual care includes: a. Rituals and sacraments b. Prayer
c. Listening d. Scriptures e. Any or all of the above, depending on the person ’ s needs
Question 3: Good spiritual care contributes to better health outcomes, according to research: a. Yes b. No c. Research is inconclusive
Did you know ….. A number of studies show that good spiritual care contributes to shorter stays in hospital, fewer complications, and greater satisfaction
ANSWERS
Question 1: Spiritual care is for: c. People of all faiths and none
Question 2: Spiritual care includes: e. Any or all of the above, depending on the person ’ s needs
Question 3: Good spiritual care contributes to better health outcomes, according to research: a. Yes
Update: The Chaplaincy Working Group has obtained funding for a chaplaincy coordinator and hopes to recruit in the near future.
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Library Update
Literature searches available from NSLHD Libraries Are you looking for evidence such as:
answering a clinical question
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writing a policy, procedure or guideline
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writing for publication
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presenting at a conference
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undertaking research
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giving a presentation to your department
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presenting at journal club
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updating education resources
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following up on a patient ’ s question
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NSLHD Librarians will search multiple databases for you & look for evidence to answer your question. Request a literature Search by logging into Springboard with your Stafflink ID > Request a service > Literature search request form
Just For Fun
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Healthy Start to 2024
Get Healthy Information & Coaching Service
The Get Healthy Service is a free health coaching service aimed at supporting people over 16 years of age living in NSW to make life- style changes. The program can support people to: • eat healthily •
gain a healthy amount of weight in pregnancy stay active during and after cancer treatment
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get active
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reduce alcohol
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reach and stay at a healthy weight
The service is designed to fit in with your life, so services are provid- ed via phone, email, text and online – all at a time that suits. Visit www.gethealthynsw.com.au for more information.
Health Professionals can refer patients/clients to Get Healthy:
• Refer pregnant women via e - Maternity (for Get Healthy in Preg- nancy)
Refer all others via the online form
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Make a Referral
Information
Healthy Lifestyle Courses
Get fit, feel great and have fun at a NSLHD Healthy Lifestyle exer- cise class. These classes are low cost and accessible physical activity classes for older adults across Northern Sydney. Courses run during school terms and are held in community venues in the Hornsby, Ku - ring - gai, Ryde, Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore areas.
Courses include : Gentle exercise, Strength and balance exercise, Aqua exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga.
Term 1 courses start from Friday 2 February 2024. For information/online registration visit: nshealthpromotion.com.au
Registration/Information
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Photo Gallery - Highlights of 2023
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