World-first technology helping Australia`s most

iNews
7 October 2013
The official staff newsletter of Monash Health
World-first technology helping Australia’s most
vulnerable patients
Monash Health has been
chosen as the first health
service in the world to
receive the innovative
new Carestream DRX
2530C small-format digital
radiography detector.
The device allows instantaneous
diagnostic imaging, with very
low radiation dose. The wireless,
compact design means it is easily
used within the neonatal intensive
care unit (NICU) at Monash
Medical Centre.
“Prior to the arrival of the
Carestream device, x-raying
babies within NICU was a time-intensive and
challenging experience,” said Mark Burgess,
Chief Medical Imaging Technologist at Monash
Health.
“Once we had taken the chest x-ray on the sick
baby, we then had to return to the Radiology
Department to process the image, which meant
the doctors waited up to 10 minutes before they
could see the x-ray image.”
“This remarkable device is easier, faster, and
allows x-raying with almost instant results for
critically ill infants. We are thrilled to be the first
health service in the world to offer this technology
from Carestream.”
The device is already in use within NICU after
being delivered in September 2013.
“The nature of the device allows us to x-ray
babies and see the images immediately rather
than waiting for the pictures to develop,” said
Associate Professor Arvind Sehgal, neonatal
physician at Monash Children’s Hosptial.
“This can be crucial when a baby has devices
or tubing to their lungs that require minute
adjustments.”
A nurse using the new Carestream device
Diana L Nole, President of Digital Medical
Solutions at Carestream, said that Monash
Health was the first recipient of this product
largely due to its excellent track record of
innovation in diagnostic imaging.
“Monash Health was an ideal candidate for this
technology. As a tertiary health service they have
a need for the full capability of the device, and it
has already proven effective in a clinical setting.”
Inside this issue
• Chief Executive column p 2
• New machines for Cystic Fibrosis
patients p 3
• ‘Clean team’ wins award p 4
• Mental Health Week p 5
• Empowering change through film p 6
• Reporting notifiable incidents p 7
• Brand new domain name p 8
• Monash Celebrates p 9
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From the Chief Executive
Welcome to this edition of
iNews.
new facilities, and sometimes it’s through
improved knowledge.
First, we celebrate
This week marks an
important milestone in the
Monash Health calendar as
we take the opportunity to
celebrate the many wonderful
achievements of our staff.
There is an enticing schedule
of events planned for Monash Celebrates and
one which I’m particularly looking forward to is
the annual Staff Arts awards.
Translating clinical-led research into practice is a
critical exercise and one which we are committed
to at Monash Health.
As you are aware we are investing in the Monash
Health Translation Precinct facility which will
provide a dynamic and collaborative environment
for over 400 medical researchers and clinicians
from Monash Health, Prince Henry’s Institute,
the Monash Institute of Medical Research and
Monash University, to bring innovative scientific
discoveries to life in clinical practice.
We’ve had an enthusiastic response to our call
for entries and I’ve been very impressed with the
hidden talents of our staff.
Whilst we anticipate the construction of this new
world-class facility, we continue to lead the way
in translational research in many areas.
Art plays an important role in health because it
has a unique capacity to bring people together to
promote goodwill and a sense of belonging, and
in recent days I’ve definitely noticed an increase
in the number of people stopping to enjoy and
discuss the exhibition.
Of note is our Friedreich ataxia clinic which is
extremely successful at delivering evidencebased care to people with Friedreich ataxia.
Friedreich's ataxia is an autosomal recessive
inherited disease that causes progressive
damage to the nervous system, resulting in
symptoms ranging from gait disturbance to
speech problems. It can also lead to heart
disease and diabetes.
Monash Celebrates is also a time to recognise
our members of staff receiving long service
awards as well as winners of awards through our
Recognition and Rewards program.
Recently I’ve had the pleasure of reading an
article in the American Academy of Neurology
which showcased how Dr Louise Corben, Senior
Clinician, and the team at our Friedreich ataxia
clinic are translating our clinical research into
service delivery in the area of sleep-disordered
breathing.
We place a great emphasis on our iCARE values
and this program provides all staff and volunteers
the opportunity to nominate a colleague for their
contribution to our wonderful organisation.
Awards aside, there are many every day
achievements we can – and should – celebrate
and I encourage you find a reason to enjoy our
Monash Celebrates week with your colleagues.
As a result of this work, the team has been
leading an international group which has written
soon-to-be published clinical management
guidelines for people with Friedreich ataxia.
It is exactly this kind of work which makes a
meaningful difference in our patients’ lives and
this week is the perfect week to celebrate it.
Mental Health Week This week is also Mental Health Week, a
time when we can reflect on the wellbeing of
ourselves and those around us. Monash Health
is supporting Mental Health Week with a number
of events and initiatives for staff and visitors.
Shelly Park
Chief Executive
Another proud moment
Improvements in healthcare come in many
guises. Sometimes it’s new infrastructure as we
saw last week with the opening of two impressive
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New machines help Cystic Fibrosis patients
breathe a little easier
Two new BiPAP devices, used in the
treatment of cystic fibrosis, have
recently arrived at Monash Children’s
Hospital and will help staff better care
for young patients.
The devices cost $5,000 each and were
purchased thanks to the efforts and support
of Friends of the Children Foundation, who
organised the first inaugural Walk for Monash
Children’s Hospital and a ‘Bollywood’ themed
dinner.
Cystic fibrosis is an incurable genetic disease
and it is the most common life-limiting genetic
condition in Australia. It affects the lungs and is a
lifelong illness that must be managed every day
with medication.
The average life expectancy in Australia is just 38
years of age, although this is improving thanks to
research and improved treatment.
Physiotherapist Yalini Vijeyakumar with Cystic Fibrosis
patient, Cameron Edwards
The BiPAP device provides positive pressure in
both inspiration and expiration, applied via a face
mask over the nose and mouth. Both pressures
can be adjusted for comfort and to achieve
maximum chest expansion and improve lung
clearance by opening small airways.
incredibly grateful to have the latest model BiPAP
machines here which have many new features
and modes,” he said.
“Friends of the Children Foundation rallied to
raise funds for these machines once they heard
about our need. I would like to thank all their
members for their generosity and commitment.”
Director of Respiratory Medicine at Monash
Children’s Hospital, Associate Professor David
Armstrong, said that the new BiPAP machines
would replace two out-dated ones which were in
urgent need of replacing
Friends of the Children Foundation will hold the
next Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital on
Sunday 2 March 2014.
“We know that these machines are widely used
in many hospital’s around the world and we are
Anniversary party for 8-month old Lucas
Lucas Whitelegg was given a six month anniversary
party by adoring staff at Monash Children’s Hospital’s
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Having spent
six months at PICU, Lucas has become very popular
amongst PICU staff and is never shy of a visitor! A big
thank you to Zouki Café for donating the catering for
this occasion.
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‘Clean Team’ wins Rosemary Pirie Award
The ‘Rosemary Pirie’ Award was awarded to Monash
Health and accepted, on behalf of their team, by Shannon
Wight, Acting Director Support Services and Julie Ryan,
Quality and Training Manager, for their project “Introduction
of new cleaning methods and credentialing processes for
environmental services and patient services assistants by
establishing new quality assurance parameters and staff
training”. This award was in recognition of the cleaning innovations work
that Support Services, in collaboration with Infection Control,
have implemented across many of the Monash Health clinical
areas.
The award was presented at the Institute of Hospitality in
Healthcare Conference held in Adelaide on 22 August 2013.
Shannon Wight and Julie Ryan accepting
the award
Strong winds and wild weather causes damage
Chief Executive Shelly
Park would like to thank
everyone involved in
repairing the damage
caused by the strong
winds and wild weather
across Victoria last week.
Monash Medical Centre lost
power for 40 minutes around
5am on Tuesday which caused
issues with pressure alternating
mattresses in one ward.
Other sites including Cockatoo,
229 Thomas St and 23 Foster St
also experienced power loss.
A fallen tree caused damaged at Moorabbin Hospital
The water main burst at 314A Thomas St which
cut off the water supply to the building.
Thank you to operational and clinical leadership,
engineering, switchboard and security staff
who worked around the clock to implement
contingency plans which included relocating
staff to other sites where necessary and
working swiftly to repair the damage and restore
operations back to normal whilst keeping our
patients, visitors and work colleagues safe.
At Moorabbin Hospital, a fallen tree damaged the
dialysis unit, whilst at Kingston Centre, fallen tree
branches damaged various parts of the site.
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Mental Health Week 6 - 12 October 2013
This week is Mental Health Week and
World Mental Health Day this Thursday
10 October.
Mental Health Week aims to activate,
educate and engage Victorians about
mental health through a week of
interactive events across the state. Events
include an official launch, community
festivals, art exhibitions, music, theatre
and seminars.
From its beginnings in 1985, Mental
Health Week has grown to encompass
hundreds of events and a multitude of
individuals, community groups and service
providers throughout the state.
2012 CEO Choice Award: Australia Landscape, Ashley Ames
The Monash Health mental health program
has organised stands with information and
resources at each of these sites:
• Clayton
• Moorabbin
• Dandenong
• Casey
• Kingston
• Cranbourne
Monash Health staff are encouraged to
drop by a display stand and vote for the art
competition.
Look out for other local events organised
by some of our community partners such as
kite flying with ERMHA www.ermha.org and
Celebrate Mental Health Walk with MIND on
Wednesday 9 October 2013
www.carersouth.org.au/news/annual-mentalhealth-walk
The Monash Health mental health program
also conducts an art competition each year
with six pieces being purchased for display
throughout mental health program sites.
For more information about Mental Health
Week, visit www.mentalhealthvic.org.au
ACEM Leadership Scholarship
Dr Diana Egerton-Warburton was recently
awarded the ACEM Leadership Scholarship from
the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine.
The scholarship is intended to provide
opportunities for existing and emerging leaders to
develop strategic leadership skills that will enable
them to contribute to the College’s future and the
future of emergency medicine in Australasia.
Dr Egerton-Warburton is the Director of
Emergency Medicine Research Monash Medical
Centre and Adjunct Senior Lecture at Monash
University
Successful applicants are expected to apply
their knowledge and skills to ongoing advocacy
initiatives and form part of the College’s
Leadership Alumni.
This prestigious scholarship aims to support and
encourage Fellows with demonstrated leadership
ability to engage in professional development
activities that will enhance their leadership
capacity.
Congratulations to Dr Egerton-Warburton on this
achievement.
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Empowering change through film
The role of a Health Promotion
Practitioner often involves working
with sensitive but vital health
matters within the community.
With the strong support of The RE Ross Trust,
Monash Health was able to engage the services
of documentary film maker Rochelle Humphrey,
who collaborated with Faduma last year to
develop the film's synopsis.
For Monash Health Community Health
Team Leader Trish Plompen, Community
Worker Faduma Salah Musse and freelance
documentary film maker Rochelle Humphrey, the
complex issue of female genital mutilation (FGM)
has been brought to light in a new 15 minute film
entitled Empowering Change.
Rochelle, who holds a Masters degree in
International Relations, studied the issue of
FGM whilst specialising in Human Rights and
International Law. Rochelle says, "I want to
capture the essence of strength in women who
choose to stand up and challenge a cultural
practice whilst respecting and conveying the
importance of culture. The standpoint had to
come from women who have experiences with
FGM and for it to be a cultural challenge that
came from within, being careful not to make a
film that was arrogant and judgemental."
Hailing from Somaliland, Faduma Salah Musse
wears many hats in her local community
in Melbourne's south east. As Community
Development Worker and Family and
Reproductive Rights Education Program
(FARREP) Worker at Monash Health's
Dandenong Community Health Service, Faduma
actively engages in providing education to
prevent the occurrence of FGM, a shocking
practice that still occurs in some countries within
Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia.
Material for the film was developed based on a
series of workshops with the women in the film.
This workshop unearthed the most important
issues for discussion. Together they have used
an aesthetically beautiful film making approach to
raise awareness and start a dialogue about FGM
prevention, thereby tackling a difficult health
issue for many women in our community.
In a new health promotion film entitled
Empowering Change, Faduma shares her own
personal story and talks about her efforts to end
this centuries’ old custom. Her determination
is also strongly supported by the testimonies
of other African women about the damaging
physical and emotional effects that this practice
brings with it and highlights their commitment to
future generations to be free from FGM.
Rochelle says, “I found the women who shared
their opinions and ideas to be inspiring, powerful
and strong. I am very honoured and pleased
to be part of this film which is about such an
important health issue that needs to be better
understood."
Empowering Change will be launched on
Tuesday 15 October 2013 at 10.30 – 11.30am
at Lecture Theatre 1, Monash Medical
Centre Clayton. Refer to page 11 for more
information.
Community Health Team Leader Trish Plompen
says FARREP workers have been providing
education sessions with mainstream health
workers for many years and the most powerful
part of the training is hearing first-hand the
experiences and life journeys that FARREP
workers have endured as refugees from
countries where FGM is practised. Trish says that
all the women involved in the development of this
film were very excited to be part of the project
and were willing to share their experiences so
that others could learn from it.
Empowering Change will be available online at
www.monashhealth.org after the launch.
Monash Health would like to acknowledge and
thank The RE Ross Trust for their generous
funding of this project. The film could not have
been produced without their support.
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Reporting Notifiable Incidents
What happens if someone is
injured, or wishes to report a
hazard within the public area of
our facilities, in our carparks or
grounds?
The first point of contact where this incident
is reported or has occurred is responsible for
submitting a RiskMan report on behalf of the
injured person. If the incident is serious, the
Nursing Coordinator or OHS Consultant for that
site should also be contacted in case the incident
requires a report to WorkSafe.
The Monash Health employee must offer to
assist the client to the Emergency Department
(or otherwise ensure that medical assistance is
accessible to the injured person if the particular
site does not have an Emergency Department)
and report the incident in RiskMan.
The person submitting a RiskMan report may
need to ‘add managers’ to make sure the
appropriate people are notified of the incident.
The site manager, OHS consultant, client liaison
officer or engineering manager may be among
the most appropriate people to alert to the
incident.
If required, the Nursing Coordinator may be
contacted for help in gaining assistance for the
client. When reporting the incident in RiskMan,
include the client’s name, contact details and
as much information as possible about exactly
where and how the incident happened. This
enables the required follow-up to assist the client
and to rectify the hazard.
For example, a client is on a Monash Health
site to attend an outpatient appointment. Upon
reaching the intended destination, the client tells
a Monash Health employee (eg receptionist,
treatment provider or nurse) that they had fallen
in the car park and that part of their body is very
sore (eg ankle, knee, shoulder or other body
part).
Please search “OHS Notifiable” in Prompt for
additional information on what constitutes a
Notifiable Incident and guidance on how to
proceed.
Inside - iNotice
Improving IT services – PC Audit
Please note that as part of the Windows
7 and PC upgrade project, there will be
contractors conducting audits across all
Monash Health sites over the next four
weeks. The contractors will barcode scan
each Desktop PC Asset ID and map its
physical location.
Please turn to page 9 for the latest
organisation notices including New This
Week, Up Coming and Ongoing notices.
Visit the intranet page for submission details
and past issues.
Once the audit is complete, site managers
will be advised as to when their area will
be targeted for PC replacement and/or PC
‘reimaging’ (removing existing Windows XP
and installing Windows 7).
The latest edition of HR Advisor contains
information about career vacancies,
professional development courses and other
essential employment information.
Over the next two weeks, a pilot program for
PC replacement or reimaging will take place
at two sites: Outpatients, Monash Medical
Centre (clinical) and Greater Dandenong
Community Health Service (administrative).
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Brand new domain name
An important step in the process of corporate rebranding to Monash
Health is to migrate our domain name and email addresses to
@monashhealth.org. IT Services is responsible for full implementation
of the new domain name and aims to complete this over the coming
weeks. They aim to make this transition as seamless as possible.
Microsoft Outlook
Once the transition is complete, staff emails will be sent using the new
staff.name@monashhealth.org address. Staff may have noticed that
we have been able to receive emails on our new name staff.name@monashhealth.org but that emails are still being sent using
the staff.name@southernhealth.org.au.
Rosters, Kronos and other HR related systems will be progressively moved across to the new domain
name over the coming weeks. Our remote access system Citrix and other externally facing systems
and major applications will also be moved to the new domain by early November.
IT Services have set up an intranet page outlining these changes and to help answer common
questions and concerns that staff may have. Please visit http://intranet.southernhealth.org.au/shcs/
mondomchange/default.htm
Improving car parking
at Clayton
Work will soon begin on the Northern
Multi-Deck Car Park which will improve
car parking facilities for staff at Monash
Medical Centre Clayton.
Construction works will include a
900-space multi-deck car park and
improvements to the current parking area.
Entries now closed
Over 40 films from around the world
During construction, car park allocations
may change for some staff.
Preliminary works will begin in October and
it is anticipated that the car park will be
completed by June 2014.
Melbourne award night and premiere
screening will be held on 14 October
2013 at ACMI
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For tickets and more
informationvisit...
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Monash Medical Centre lift refurbishments
Following the successful
refurbishment of lifts 1.1, 1.2
and 2.1 works will commence
on lift 5.1 on 15 October 2013.
Work on this lift is expected to
be completed by 10 December
2013.
The two other lifts in this bank
will remain available for regular
use. However during patient
meal delivery times (11.45am
– 1.30pm) there will only be
one lift available for patient
and visitor use. Staff are
encouraged to use the stairs
during this time.
Support Services has a
contingency plan in place if
any issues arise from these refurbishments. If
you notice any problems with lifts please contact
Engineering immediately on 9594 1668.
advise patients, visitors and staff of alternative
routes.
Thank you for your patience during these
refurbishments.
Monash Health staff will be informed of upcoming
lift upgrades via iNews and signage will also
31st Victorian Seniors Festival
On Friday, 11 October, over 190 public sector
residential aged care services in Victoria are
celebrating the contribution of those people
who care for the people who live in our public
sector residential aged care services.
staff who all make a real difference to lives
of people living at Monash Health aged care
services.
This celebration, taking place during the 2013
Victorian Seniors Festival, is a fitting time to
pay tribute to the hard work and compassion
shown by our staff.
This day is part of an annual state-wide
celebration. The theme of the celebration is
'aged care: making a difference'.
The 31st Victorian Seniors Festival has
events and festivities taking place statewide
throughout October.
Local events such as morning teas, barbecue
lunches will provide the opportunity for
residents and families to thank staff who are
dedicated to caring for our elderly citizens.
For information about the festival visit
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Residential aged care staff bring specialist
skills in the management of chronic and
complex diseases, pain management and
palliative care whilst supporting older people to
live happy and active lives.
To request a copy of the program, pick one
up from your Coles store, local council,
neighbourhood house, or call Seniors
Information Victoria on 1300 135 090 or visit
the www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
We have a highly skilled team at our service
from our cleaning and kitchen staff, to our
receptionists, nurses and other direct care
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We’re celebrating this week! 7-13 October
Monash Celebrates recognises and celebrate staff achievements
Events this week:
Length of Service Awards
Healthy Opportunities Expos
Staff Arts Exhibition
The Monash Health Gala Ball
Cultural Responsiveness Training
Find out more>
Staff Arts exhibition and awards evening
Tuesday 8 October 2013
at 4.00pm
Please join us at this celebratory event of an
exhibition of art works by Monash Health staff
and volunteers. Staff, families and friends are
welcome
The event will also include the announcement
of our 2013 exhibition winners.
Common Bee Eater, Desmond Downall
Monash Health Art Space
Level 2, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton
Road, Clayton VIC 3168
Gallery open 24/7
t: 03 9594 7626
e: kim.minett@southernhealth.org.au
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Mental
Health
Week
6-12
October
2013
Mental Health
– What do
you know?
For information about Mental Health Week, contact the
Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria).
Email: admin@mentalhealthvic.org.au
Winner of the Mental
Health Week Consumer Art
Competition:
‘Positive Connections Through
Creativity’
Mental Health
Foundation Australia
(Victoria)
For events in your area visit:
mentalhealthvic.org.au
health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/mhweek.htm
Celebrating Children’s Week 2013
Monash Health Vulnerable Children Committee invite
you to participate in an educational forum
Working with Vulnerable Children in Health
Key note presentations
• Cumulative harm - the latest
evidence
• Social media safety
• The impact of childhood trauma
Case presentations by Monash Health staff
• Responding to possible medical
neglect
• Non-accidental injuries within the acute
health setting
When: Monday 21 October, 12.30pm– 4.30pm (includes afternoon tea)
Where: Lecture Theatre 1, Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Cost: No charge to Monash Health staff and Monash University
students; external agencies: $20
Contact: Bronwyn McFadyen
RSVP: www.trybooking.com/DNYX
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Exercise Physiology Week 7-15 October 2013
About us
Services
The term ʻExercise Physiologistʼ describes an Allied
Health Professional within the field of exercise
rehabilitation. Exercise Physiologists are university
qualified and specialise in the delivery of exercise,
lifestyle and behavioural modification programs to
assist in restoring oneʼs optimal physical health and
wellness.
• Strength and Conditioning training
• Cardiovascular fitness training
• Aerobic and anaerobic testing
• Functional Capacity Conditioning (ADL and work)
• Community based gym program design
• Transition in to the community ongoing programs
(long term lifestyle
preventative education and management)
• Comprehensive fitness assessment
• Facilitate transition in to ongoing programs in the
community
• Cardiac Rehabilitation- Phase 2 and 3
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation- Phase 2 and 3
• Heart Failure Rehabilitation- Phase 3
• Group activities – eg Fitness, Balance, Walking,
Running, Cycle reeducation groups
• Sport / Recreational skill acquisition retraining
At Monash Health, Exercise Physiologists provide
professional services in the area of exercise
rehabilitation, lifestyle modification, disease
prevention, behaviour change and support
management as part of re-establishing and
sustaining functional independence of our clients.
Exercise Physiologists provide the following services
within Monash Health across the Acute, Sub acute,
Community Rehabilitation, Home and Community
Care Sectors.
ESSA (Exercise and Sports Science
Australia) provides the national accreditation
program for exercise physiologists. Accredited
Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are eligible to register
with Medicare Australia, the Department of Veteransʼ
Affairs, WorkCover and have recognition among a
number of health insurers.
For more information visit
www.essa.com.au or chat with your local
Exercise Physiologist today!
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New this week
The official staff notice board
inotice@southernhealth.org.au
‘A Day of Science’ - MHTP Seminar
Thursday 31 October 4 - 5pm Lecture Theatre 1 Monash Medical Centre, Clayton
with Professor John Carroll (Monash University)
Find out more>
Asset Hub Training Day
This training is provided free of charge as part of the Simulation in a Patient Safety
Framework Asset Hub for the Southern Metropolitan and Mornington Peninsula Clinical
Placement Networks and is open to all clinicians within these networks.
Training for the advanced Laerdal Equipment will be held as follows:
Date: 18 October 2013
Venue: Moorabbin Campus, Monash Health: 823-865 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East,
Annex Room (level 3). Click here for further information.
NHET-Sim Workshop
The National Health Education and Training in Simulation (NHET-Sim) is a nationwide
program providing training in simulation to healthcare professionals. NHET-Sim is
designed for anyone who currently or intends to use simulation as an educational
method to support the development of healthcare students and professionals.
Date: 28-29 October 2013
Modules:
C2, S2 and S4
Venue: Monash Simulation, Moorabbin Campus
Time: 9am – 5pm
Find out more>
Open Discussion Skills Training
Open Discussion skills based training is available for clinical staff who could expect
to be involved in open discussion conversations and have not previously completed
training or have had little experience in such conversations. The final workshop for
2013 will be held on 30 October 2013, 1.00–4.30pm at the Simulation and Skills
Centre at Moorabbin Hospital. Places are strictly limited! To register please contact
Wendy Hatherley, Patient Experience Support Officer, 9594 4018. Open Discussion
policy, procedure and checklist are available on Prompt and further information can be
found on the Open Discussion intranet page.
OfficeMax Diaries for 2014
Coming-up
Procurement wishes to advise that diaries for 2014 will be available to order on
OfficeMax starting 9 October 2013.
Vigilant Team Approach Learning Session (VITALS)
Using a case-based, interactive format, this program provides medical, nursing,
midwifery and allied health staff an opportunity to discuss the challenges associated
with managing sick patients on the ward and provides them with a shared template for
patient care. The program has been developed in consultation with senior medical,
nursing and allied health staff within Monash Health and has been endorsed by
Executive Management. All staff are invited to come and participate in this innovative
program! For further information click here.
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OVA Training Sessions
OVA – ½ day De-escalation Training:
New session dates for the ½ day De-escalation Occupational Violence and Aggression
(OVA) training are now available for October. Come along and find out how to manage
and prevent OVA and learn how to de-escalate aggressive behaviour.
Link to training dates - http://intranet/health_safety/violence-aggression/courses.htm
Registration form link - http://intranet/health_safety/violence-aggression/default.htm
OVA – ½ day Home Visits Training
New session dates for the ½ day Home Visits Occupational Violence and Aggression
(OVA) training are now available for October. Come along and find out how to manage
and prevent OVA in the community setting.
Link to training dates - http://intranet/health_safety/violence-aggression/courses.htm
Registration form link - http://intranet/health_safety/violence-aggression/default.htm
Negotiating Good Health
This conference, hosted by the Health Services Liaison Association (HSLA), will be
of interest to people involved with complaints handling, alternative dispute resolution,
quality improvement, and consumers, risk managers, policy makers and those
interested in diversity in health services. For further conference details click here.
How to have a family meeting workshop
Monash Doctors Education is pleased to offer a workshop to medical, nursing and
allied health staff at Monash Health.
Do you dread having family meetings?
Do you have trouble managing conflict and delivering expectations?
Do you walk away from family meetings feeling unhappy with your performance and
wished that you could have handled it differently?
Who is this workshop for? All medical, nursing and allied health staff
Date: Thursday 31 October 2013
Time: 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Where: Monash Medical Centre, McCulloch House, Lecture Theatre Level 1
The workshop is limited to 20 places so secure your place early by contacting:
Ms Pina Tyrrell at Mededucation@monashhealth.org, or phone 9594 3743.
Please click here for more information.
Monash Celebrates Expo
For further information on the Monash celebrates expo schedule please click here.
Monash Immunisation
Monash Immunisation is still recommending and giving influenza vaccine to patients
that require it for 2013. We are open for vaccinations Monday to Friday, 9am -4pm,
Jessie Macpherson Private suites, suite I.
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“What to do and say when things go wrong”
Communicating errors in healthcare is an important and challenging aspect of caring
for patients and their families. This workshop has been developed in response to the
need to support junior clinicians in managing these difficult situations. It aims to improve
participants’ knowledge of open disclosure and will provide skills in discussing low
harm incidents. It was developed with input from a patient advocacy group. All medical,
nursing and allied health staff are welcome to attend.
Two workshops will be offered in 2013:
Date: Wednesday 16 October 2013
Time: 2pm to 5.30pm
Where: Monash Medical Centre McCulloch House Level 1 Lecture Theatre
Date: Wednesday 27 November 2013
Time: 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Where: Dandenong Hospital Seminar Room 1 Please click here for more information. Register your attendance early as places are
limited: Ms Pina Tyrrell at mededucation@monashhealth.org.
Reel Health - One Step at a Time
One Step at a Time portrays a day in the life of Jane, a counsellor/advocate, as she
works with women attending a sexual assault centre and juggles her home life. The
stories for this half hour drama are drawn from interviews with clients and counsellors
from the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA).
Date: Monday 18 November 2013
Time: 6.30 pm for 7.00pm screening
Where:
Main Lecture Theatre, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton
For further information, please click here.
The Ritchie Colloquium 2013 - Sleeping Like a Baby (or not) –
Solving Childhood Sleep Problems
On-going
notices
This year’s annual Ritchie Colloquium will focus on infant and childhood sleep problems.
Date: 28 and 29 November 2013
Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Premiership Club Dining Room,
Brunton Avenue, East Melbourne 3002
Enquires: Lisieux Jones 03 9594 5445 or Lisieux.jones@monash.edu or to register for this event please click here.
Patient Centred Communication Skills Education
Monash Doctors Education in collaboration with key partners within and external to the
network is proud to announce a brand new suite of communication skills workshops
designed to cover some of the most important areas identified by clinicians in Medicine,
Nursing and Allied Health. Find out more>
Point of Prevalence of Glucocorticoid Use in the Acute Hospital setting
Doctors be sure to complete the online Glucocorticoid Use at MMC Clayton survey by
clicking here. Your say is important to us and will be used to identify what constitutes
regular practice as well as identify potential gaps in the current prescription and
management of patients being managed with glucocorticoids in the acute hospital
setting.
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The Health, Safety and Wellbeing training
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Training Programs for Managers, Team Leaders/ANUMs,
OHS portfolio holders and Health Safety Representatives programs aim to provide you
with knowledge and skills to prevent and manage workplace injuries in accordance with
legislative requirements. Further information can be accessed by clicking here.
In the news
Follow all Monash Health positive media coverage on the In The News page on www.
monashhealth.org.au and www.monashchildrens.org.au.
PROMPT Policy and Procedure
Monthly PROMPT update Alert: Click here to view new or revised policies and
procedures for the month.
External Login: Staff will now be able to access Policies and Procedure from outside of
Monash Health via the internet site using a generic log in. This is listed under Health
Professionals – Policies and Procedures.
Username: shprompt@snh Password: SHPrompt1
Policies and Procedures is available on the intranet site and does not require log in
details when accessing internally. Please email pphelpdeskqualityunit@southernhealth.
org.au or contact ext 44041 for any queries.
iPM Hint of the week
This week’s Hint of the Week is available from the Health Information Services (HIS)
Intranet page. If you have any queries relating to iPM registrations, admissions,
transfers and/or discharges call ext. 47721 Mon - Fri between 8:00am-4:00pm.
Do you have iNotice or iNews submissions?
Staff are invited to submit items of interest to staff across all sites. Visit the Intranet
page to see guidelines and dates.
iNotice: email inotice@southernhealth.org.au.
iNews: email inews@southernhealth.org.au.
Newsletters
Other Monash Health newsletters for staff to access via the intranet:
• HR Advisor
• The Voice of Allied Health
• SMICS
• MCNews - Monash Children’s staff newsletter
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing newsletter
• @Risk
• The Encapsulator (Pharmacy)
• Medication Safety newsletter
• Infection Matters newsletter
• PROMPT Policy and Procedure: Monthly update
• Ambulatory and Community care newsletter
• Monash Health Research Newsletter June 2013 Edition
• Monash Health Community newsletter
• Blood News - WInter 2013
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