Message from the chief executive A/Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
shows an increase in positive PCR tests for respiratory viruses, including influenza. I would like to remind all staff members of the importance of receiving the seasonal influenza vaccination to ensure the health and well-being of both ourselves, patients, and the community. If you haven’t yet had your influenza vaccine, we continue to provide free influenza vaccines to staff members through our occupational staff health clinics, which accept walk-in appointments. See NSLHD SharePoint Intranet for clinic locations and operating hours. Alternatively, you can call 9462 9430 or email NSLHD-VaccinationCompliance@ health.nsw.gov.au for any inquiries. My time so far at NSLHD has been wonderful and I’d like to thank everyone for making me feel so welcomed. I also want to thank all staff members across the district for your hard work and for providing wonderful care for our patients, consumers and each other.
I would like to wish a huge congratulations to two of our nurses who have been nominated as finalists in this year’s NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Royal North Shore Hospital palliative care nurse Caitlin MacDonagh and Gillian Prott who works in the neurogastroenterology unit have both been nominated in the Healing Heart Award – Colleague Nominated category. This award highlights these two nurses as inspiring role models to others for their compassion, commitment to workplace culture, improving the patient’s experience and providing safe, quality care. We will be cheering both Caitlin and Gillian on at the awards ceremony on 16 November. We have many talented and forward- thinking young people working in our organisation who make a huge difference in our district every day. To keep connected to their unique insights and experiences, I am pleased to announce NSLHD is establishing a new Youth Advisory Board (YAB). The board will be a platform for staff aged between 18 to 35 years old to speak directly to the Chief Executive and other senior leaders. Their views will ultimately improve the experience of young staff and consumers, as well as the broader community. Influenza and respiratory viruses are still prevalent in the community. The latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 15| 18 AUGUST 2023
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