Canterbury DHB CEO Update Monday 20 April 2015

CEO Update Monday 20 April 2015

High fives all round We’ve done it!

Congratulations! CDHB has met the current NZ hand hygiene target of 70% for the November 2014 to March 2015 period. CDHB’s result was actually 72.7%, an impressive increase of 10% over our score for the last national audit period – and our best performance so far. A great effort by all, well done.

We need to maintain that upward trend if we are to achieve the new national target of 80% that comes into play for this current audit period that finishes at the end of June.

There has been significant activity from staff throughout CDHB to promote correct hand hygiene practice. Many of the CDHB inpatient areas now have a hand hygiene base line result and processes are in place to ensure you receive frequent feedback, so we can all have a better handle on how we are doing and know where we need to improve.

The hand hygiene programme data collection has been expanded to cover all inpatient areas, and clinics with invasive procedures.

Resources to drive local improvement can be found on the intranet.

Staff from areas that do not have Gold Auditors will be given preference on training days.

Staff are encouraged to share the local improvement initiatives that are taking place.

Changes proposed for leadership & management structure of Ashburton and Rural Health Services Last week, staff from across the Ashburton and Rural Division were advised of a proposal to make changes to the leadership and management structure of Ashburton and our other rural health services.

The proposal is to change the existing leadership structure for Ashburton and Rural Health Services in order that Ashburton leadership can focus on Ashburton, and other rural areas are supported to continue the progress underway towards health services that are as relevant and responsive to their areas and communities as possible.

of health services for the Ashburton district and the facilities development work occurring in Ashburton »» The establishment of dedicated leadership to lead engagement with local communities across rural Canterbury [other than Ashburton] to identify and fully realise health services and associated facilities which will meet their specific needs »» Enhanced clinical and operational connectedness between Ashburton hospital services and the Christchurch City Hospitals.

Key principles of the proposed change include: »» The leadership separation of Ashburton and other Rural Health Services to enable dedicated focus on the integration

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In this issue »» ANZAC remembrance...page 6 & 7.

»» Nigel Latta...page 11.

»» Immunisation Week info...page 9.

»» SI PICS competition...page 11.

»» Clever Commuters at Hillmorton...page 10.

»» April Falls...page 12.

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CEO Update I would like to acknowledge the work of the interim management team who have been in place since the retirement of Garth Bateup a year ago. Special thanks to Suzanne Sheerin, Scott Wilson and Jan McClelland for the work you have done in managing Ashburton and Rural health services to ensure people have continued to receive the care they need.

Further information is available in the media release and consultation document. Anyone is welcome to provide feedback on the proposal – closing date for comments is 13 May 2015. The outcome of the consultation is likely to be announced soon after.

Work on demolishing the old theatre block at Ashburton Hospital is well underway (see below).

Consultation underway for staff moving from The Princess Margaret Hospital Most staff will be moving from The Princess Margaret Hospital site during 2016, and the workforce transition team are currently consulting with staff on the relocation of their place of work.

Older persons health will be moving to the new facilities at Burwood, corporate staff will be moving to Oxford Terrace, and community teams are also on the move next year – their final location/s are still to be confirmed.

If you’re moving from The Princess Margaret Hospital, you should have received a consultation document and link to a 5 minute survey which is designed to help with workforce planning.

If you have any queries about next year’s moves, please speak with your manager in the first instance, or feel free to contact Cathy Smyth, HR advisor, Workforce Transition.

How was your natter with Nigel Latta?

It’s great to see that around 1500 of you attended one of last week’s ‘have a natter with Nigel Latta’ sessions. I was unable to attend a session in person but managed to catch it on live streaming.

I hope you found it helpful. The whole idea was to get you thinking about looking after number one, so you’re better able to look after yourself and others.

What came through strongly from Nigel’s presentation for me, is that life can be difficult and, although it may be annoying, when looking after yourself, the basics really do work – eat well, exercise and practice mindfulness. You don’t have to reduce your diet to salads, run a marathon or become a meditation junkie to feel better. It can be as simple as going for a 30 minute walk four or five times a week, eat healthy food most of the time and taking the time to just sit down and enjoy a cup of tea rather than churn over frustrations of the day. The little bits of time you spend on mindfulness throughout your day can really add up and make you feel much better.

Remember that our Staff Wellbeing Programme offers a myriad of activities to support your wellbeing and the All Right? materials also offer simple, effective ideas aimed at helping us feel better.

There’s a summary of Nigel’s key points later in the update.

We’d like to know what you thought of Nigel’s presentation.

Please let us know through this brief survey.

David Meates

CEO Canterbury District Health Board

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Bouquets Respiratory Ward, Christchurch Hospital Love the service from both reception and doctors. Always @ patient’s needs.

Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital Loren – student nurse, very, very professional and kind and caring. Hope to see her employed in the future.

Eye Outpatients, Christchurch Hospital I am delighted by the responsiveness of the outpatient department. Being able to receive an appointment within 24 hours of a GP referral is outstanding. Thank you.

Ward 19, Christchurch Hospital I would like to thank all the people involved in my care. This is the first time I’ve been in hospital and I was surprised what a pleasant experience it has been.

Three people stand out amongst all the lovely, caring staff I have met. Kyla, who epitomises everything I imagine a nurse should be, kind, calm, endlessly patient, professional, caring and always smiling.

Kim who is a ray of sunshine and endlessly enthusiastic, and the nurse aide from Lebanon who wears a scarf, doing the work of three people, always willing to help out with a beautiful smile.

These three will remain in my memory.

Oral Surgery/ Maxillofacial Surgery/ Oral Medicine, Christchurch Hospital During both my visits to Oral Medicine, while supporting a patient receiving treatment, I have been impressed by the interactions I have seen [the receptionist] Lee make with patients.

She has a very warm and reassuring manner – and interacts with everyone in an accepting and non- judgemental way.

Nothing was any bother to her.

As ‘gatekeeper’ to the department she makes an exceptional first impression and works to provide care and support through an often anxious and overwhelming experience. Thank you for your care and support.

SARA, Christchurch Hospital Amazing, informative staff allowing my stay in hospital that much better. Thank you so much.

Ward 25, Christchurch Hospital Great care thank you. Everything explained clearly. Friendly and helpful staff who took the pain seriously and did all they could. Student nurses were lovely too. Thank you.

Orderlies, Christchurch Hospital This afternoon my wife was assigned to Ward 18 and an orderly by the name of Phil was called to transport her there. I cannot speak highly enough of this young man … and I agree he was kindness, consideration, well-mannered and helpful to the highest level. If you ever make presentations, give awards etc to staff please recognise this young man. He is outstanding.

Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital Thanks, friendly prompt service. Good information back from the nurse and doctor.

Ward 28, Christchurch Hospital Lorraine, who provided my husband with his meals and drinks for three weeks while he stayed in Ward 28 is exceptional. She is an asset to the CDHB - her attitude and friendliness helps so much to get us all through very challenging situations. She made myself and my family feel very welcome on the

ward and took a genuine interest in us.

She obviously loves her job and she would be excellent at training new staff how not just be friendly, but to care also.

Ward 15, Christchurch Hospital Awesome work done by nurses, they are very professional absolutely lovely ladies.

Plastics Outpatients, Christchurch What an awesome team. Thank you so very much for the wonderful care you gave me. You are a very special team.

Park and Ride Shuttle Drivers, Christchurch I would just like to compliment the drivers of the hospital shuttle. The service and information given was very helpful. You have a wonderful team. ... Also the volunteers with their aprons on ‘Can I help you?’ at the front entrance were invaluable.

Christchurch Hospital I was admitted to your hospital with pneumonia and warned that, at my age (92) it was a serious illness. The care given to me later in my home - especially the work of the CREST group plus meals on wheels and a week in a retirement home.

I do appreciate it and realise once again that your hospital runs very smoothly. It is a credit to all concerned.

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Monday’s Facilities Fast Facts CDHB – General facilities and earthquake repairs CCDHB Orderlies Working Group A working group has been set up to look at an organisation wide approach for the orderly workforce currently across three sites and to consider opportunities for ensuring a seamless and consistent approach to service delivery.

The initial emphasis will be on the preparatory work needed for the merging of the teams from TPMH and Burwood at the new Burwood Health Campus.

Other areas to be considered by the working group include: »» Development of a mission and values statement »» Recruitment processes »» Training and development »» Orientation and Induction programmes

from the Burwood Orderly team will be joining the group and other orderly staff will be invited to assist as specific work streams progress. For more information please contact George Schwass, Senior Operations Manager, George.schwass@ cdhb.health.nz, extn 85343 or 027 431 4781.

Christchurch Hospital The main Oncology Stairwell is closed until mid-July. Please use the other stairwell, or the Lifts to access other floors.

The works to Parkside Stair 2 are continuing. Noisy works are programmed to be undertaken between 6-10am and 2-4pm on weekdays, to minimise disruption.

»» Uniforms »» Orderly tasks / position descriptions »» Technology requirements The working group has representatives from Christchurch, Burwood and The Princess Margaret Hospitals and other key stakeholders. A union delegate

footpath during this time. Please follow any signs and take care in this area.

Hillmorton Campus Work is continuing to prepare the Cluny villa for demolition, which is scheduled to begin on 27 April and will take three weeks to complete. During this time the road past the villa and Chapel will be closed for Health and Safety reasons.

Access around the rear of the Cluny villa will be maintained, however car parking adjacent to the building will be restricted from 3 May. 19 St Asaph street car park This carpark is now closed for construction of the new switch gear building. Entry to the Eye Clinic is around the corner off Hagley Ave.

Canterbury Laboratories The pathway between the north-east corner of Labs and the parking building is closed while a crane is in place at the back of the site. People will be directed around the building using the public

Acute Services Building – Christchurch Building contractor The main contract for the Acute Services building has gone out to tender. A preferred supplier is expected to be announced in October.

Reminder As work on the Acute Services Building ramps up, please keep in mind there are strict rules around tender processes. If you are approached by a prospective supplier, please remind them that they need to lodge the query through the tenderer they are aligned with so the query is directed to the appropriate person.

Christchurch User Groups The Christchurch User Groups are continuing to review items in some depth such as designs for medical service panels in ED, ICU, Radiology, Periop and treatment rooms, lighting plans for rooms and corridors and nurse call requirements.

Clean Dock - see photo right The Clean Dock will now open on Wednesday 6 May. Once open, access to the temporary new Clean Dock, which is located alongside Oncology behind Christchurch Women’s Hospital, will be off Riccarton Ave. To reduce congestion to this area, please keep in mind all personal deliveries should not come to the Hospital.

Removal of the old Clean Dock will begin in the first week of May. Wards likely to be affected by noise will be contacted directly. cdhb.health.nz 4

CEO Update Burwood Health Campus Workforce Transition Project The third one pager outlining who is heading the different Workforce Transition Workstreams is on the intranet. Please have a look at it and keep informed of what is happening.

Water Main Excavation for the North/South water main has begun by the Back of House.

New Boiler House Earthworks for the new Boiler House continue.

(See photo right)

Canterbury Grand Round Friday 24 April 2015, 12.15 to 1.15pm - with lunch from 11.45am Venue: Rolleston Lecture Theatre Speakers: Prof Tim Anderson and Dr Michael MacAskill Progression of cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease: the Christchurch longitudinal study.

Researchers at the New Zealand Brain Research Institute have been following approximately 250 people with Parkinson’s and healthy older controls for up to eight years.

The focus has been on assessing, and eventually predicting, the decline in cognitive status that is associated with disease progression. We will present neuropsychological and brain imaging results that have increased our understanding of the cognitive aspects of Parkinson’s together with some illustrative cases.

Speakers: Frank Kueppers (Urologist) and Bridget Latimer (Urology Service Manager) »» Less is more, Taoism and Urology »» How to avoid becoming a burned out cynic as an oncologic surgeon Chair: Spencer Beasley Video Conference set up in: »» Burwood Meeting Room »» Meeting Room, Level 1 PMH »» Wakanui Room, Ashburton »» Administration Building, Hillmorton All staff and students welcome Next Grand Round is on Friday 1 May 2015 Convenor: Dr RL Spearing Email: ruth.spearing@cdhb.health.nz

National Hand Hygiene Audit 2015 CDHB Hand Hygiene Compliancy target 80% June 2015 Let’s make it happen

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ANZAC Remembrance – 100 Years on: Part three Your stories

Shared by Andrea Grieve Two DHB staff, Terry O’Reagan (WCDHB) and myself are going on a commemorative voyage around The Aegean Sea, remembering the ANZAC nursing sisters and looking anew at WWI nursing.

We will visit sites were Australian and New Zealand nursing sisters were involved in the Gallipoli conflict. A highlight of the journey will be laying a wreath at the site of the wreck of the Marquette and visiting Lemnos, where thousands of sick and wounded Anzac soldiers were cared for by Allied medical services. There is going to be a re-enactment of the landing at Lemnos in full historical regalia. The television company that produced the Anzac Girls is giving us the nurses’ uniforms to wear.

From Sister Pratt’s diary on Lemnos: “Things were in rather a state of chaos when the wounded began to arrive. Their dressings which had been applied on the hospital ships were saturated and covered in flies. Dysentry was a scourge on the island…many of the wounded fell prey to disease…the cold weather brought frost-bitten patients. It was pitiable to see gangrene feet”.

Above: Nurses being piped ashore on Lemnos.

Shared by Sara Grant, Ashburton These photos were taken of a display at Ashburton Hospital that honours the service of nurses past, including Eliza Watt whose medals and other accomplishments are featured in the photographs. This year Ashburton Hospital staff are are planning to celebrate International Nurses Day in May by highlighting the history of a Matron of Ashburton Hospital (1924-40) and the role she played in the first world war.

It is going to be a very emotional experience.

Shared by John Kavermann On ANZAC Day, I will honour those who fought for this country by attending the morning parade at Papanui RSA with my granddaughter, who is a Cub Scout. This is a legacy of Boy Scout days and dawn parades alongside scoutmasters, most of whom were war veterans.

I will honour my dad, now dead, by going to the Peace Bell in Hagley Park to remember and pray for him there. He was a conscript in the Dutch Colonial Army in Indonesia at the time of the Japanese invasion, and ended his war as a slave labourer in a coal mine outside Nagasaki. He saw the effects of the A-bomb attack there while being repatriated to the Philippines after the allied occupation, so the site is significant for those associations.

I will also remember relatives, the grandmother I never met who died in an internment camp for civilians on Java in 1944, and other grandparents, my mother, aunts and uncles who lived through the Japanese occupation of Indonesia or the German occupation of The Netherlands. As surely as the war changed the lives of those who enlisted as soldiers, the war also changed their lives in many ways, and from their perspective, seldom for the better.

On ANZAC day I will wear the white peace poppy, not the red, as my personal statement on the nature and value of war, and to honour those who followed their conscience and would not fight.

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CEO Update Shared by Paula Cooney My Dad was a WW I soldier and as children we were always surrounded by ‘old soldiers’. The one that fascinated me the most was ‘Uncle Alan’. He owned a dairy and was a volunteer ambulance driver in our town. Every time he put his hands on the counter when we were in his shop I was just amazed at what his left elbow could do. On asking, I remember very well being told that his arm had been set ‘back to front’ at Gallipoli.

I had the privilege of looking after many old soldiers during my nursing training. A few years ago we visited Gallipoli and I was given the great honour of throwing a wreath from the ship as we sailed the Dardanelles - photo top right.

Shared by Olivia Lynette Paku In 2009 I had the opportunity of going to Gallipoli, it made me realise just how far it was from home (NZ) not just the physical distance but also the emotional distance. The enormity of what our people achieved and how they battled through the dense terrain whilst under attack seemed unimaginable, seeing the trenches brought a reality of the horrible situation they fought under.

For me personally going to Gallipoli, being involved in the various services was my way of giving thanks to all those that fought and died in a land unknown to them and never returning home. It was an appreciation of what happened that has allowed me to live a life of freedom. The humbling experience of Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac memorial sites, poppyfields, Shrapnel Valley, Conkbay Hill will live with me every Anzac day.

Paula Cooney throwing a wreath from the ship

To sleep the night at Anzac Cove, under the stars, down by the beach front, on a cold, dark, still night, in front of a vast landscape, with towering mountains left me feeling poignantly sad, truly impressed by the soliders grit, determination to make it to dry land let alone all the way up to Chunuk Bair. It is one of my most treasured and memorable experiences during my 4 years while living in London.

E kore koe e ngaro , he kākano nō Rangiātea – You shall never be lost for you are a seed sown in the heavens.

Shared by Mick O’Donnell Remembrance has always brought a lump to my throat for no reason I can explain, except perhaps that war could so easily have cut a swathe through all our lives, but for the happy accident of having been born in more peaceful times.

Shared by Olivia Lynette Paku

My most poignant ANZAC memory is visiting the war cemetery on Crete and seeing row upon row of white crosses marked with the chilling words “Known only unto God”. These were the unidentifiable sons, fathers and brothers who never came home, but are nevertheless remembered.

I will be honouring them at a local service with my family, and will do what I can to ensure our two children grow up to make the most of a freedom that was so dearly bought.

Suda Bay, Crete courtesy Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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Humpty Dumpty display a winner in national competition Unichem Fenwicks Pharmacy in Kaiapoi had it cracked when it came to winning the South Island section of a national competition judged by Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne.

The competition asked for pharmacy displays to encourage customers to ask questions to make full use of pharmacists’ expertise about medicines.

It was part of Let’s PLAN for better care pharmacy week, during the Open for better care national patient safety campaign’s sixmonth focus on reducing harm from high-risk medicines.

Fenwicks Pharmacy’s display was based on the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme – with one egg perched unbroken on top of a wall (accompanied by the caption ‘He Planned’) and another cracked in two at the bottom (‘He Didn’t’).

Co-owner Robert Fenwick says staff went back to their primary school days of papier mâché wrapped around a balloon in order to make the eggs.

‘With the Humpty Dumpty concept,’ he adds, ‘when you’re talking to customers it’s actually quite funny, because you can say, “And this is not a yolk”, “Are you all white?”’

Mr Dunne praised the standard of entries in the competition.

‘The Fenwicks Pharmacy display offered the winning combination of not only a clever idea based on the PLAN name but one that was very well executed too,’ he says.

‘I can’t imagine many customers walking past this display without it raising a smile while at the same time drawing their attention to the role pharmacists can play in ensuring they use their medicines safely.’

Let’s PLAN pharmacy week was an extension of the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Let’s PLAN for better care health literacy resources – which are built around an A4 sheet that helps patients get the most out of their health care appointments, and suggests questions to ask their pharmacist.

Copies of the sheet were available for customers to take away from pharmacies across the country as part of the week.

Mr Fenwick says his customers liked the sheet.

‘There were people we spoke to who had had the situation where you go to the doctor, get mesmerised by the whole situation and forget what you’re supposed to ask. So having it written down is a good thing to follow. That’s very common to a lot of people, I think.’

He welcomes customers being encouraged to ask questions, saying: ‘We’re always here to talk to for any problem.’

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Manual handling “Road Show” coming to town The manual handling “Road Show” is coming to town on 6 May. This road show has been organised by a volunteer organisation with their main sponsorship ACC. Manual handling is an activity we all do every day and a major cost to individuals and society when not done properly. As an organisation we need to educate ourselves to protect each other from potential harm and this is a fantastic event to support. The show covers wound care, nutrition and manual handling with international speakers attending and an opportunity to ask questions to an ACC panel and other international experts.

More information

It’s never too late to immunise Immunisation Week is 20-24 April 2015 and is about raising awareness among parents of young children and babies (especially parents of babies younger than eight months) of the importance of immunisation to protect their child against serious illnesses. It also aims to encourage them to enrol their newborn babies with general practices as soon as possible.

The theme for Immunisation Week 2015 (20-24 April) is the importance of immunisation throughout our lifespan and on-time immunisation to reduce whooping cough. This is an opportunity to remind parents of the importance of all the scheduled immunisations; including those for older children and adults, in preventing whooping cough.

»» Many childhood diseases are more severe later in life »» Childhood Immunisation is free »» The vaccine doesn’t give you the disease »» A tiny proportion of children experience complications from vaccination, but these are far less likely/severe than if they get the disease.

More information at hpa.org.nz

Babies need their free immunisation when they’re 6 weeks, 3 months and 5 months old to be protected against this disease. Boosters are given to children when they’re 15 months, 4 and 11-years-old. The aim is to encourage parents to immunise their children on time – and highlight that it’s free.

Free immunisations are also available and recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant women and other adults in close contact with young babies can protect them by being immunised themselves. The higher our immunisation rates, the more babies we protect from life-threatening diseases like whooping cough.

This immunisation week CDHB is particularly encouraging parents of four year olds to get their vaccinations with these messages: »» It’s never too late to immunise. »» There’s a ‘best time’ to immunise your child but if you’ve missed it you can still put it right – no one is judging you. »» Immunisation will protect your pre-schooler »» Most under 5 vaccines will provide long-term immunity. cdhb.health.nz 9

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We’re now Clever Commuters Canterbury District Health Board has launched a campaign to encourage staff to make changes to how they get to and from work.

James says changing how we get to work can lead to staff spending less money on commuting.

The Clever Commuters project has been developed in conjunction with the Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury to make it easier for CDHB staff to walk, bike, bus or carpool to and from work. It was launched at the Hillmorton Campus last Thursday, with a view to rolling it out to other campuses later in the year.

“We know from our survey that about 20 people living in Rangiora commute alone to Hillmorton, at a cost of around $4000 a year. If they carpooled with three others they could save $3000 a year and create a quarter of the pollution and congestion. Not only that, they’d have a more sociable journey and be able to park in one of Hillmorton’s new ‘Carpooling only’ car parks,” he says.

James Young, CDHB Sustainability Advisor, says changing how staff get to work, even just twice a week, will benefit staff, patients, the community, and the environment.

It is estimated staff from Linwood and Woolston could save $1000 a year carpooling, and those from Rolleston, Lyttelton, and St Albans could save $1800, $1200, and $700 respectively.

“Small changes by a lot of people can have a big impact,” James says.

To celebrate the launch of Clever Commuters a travel expo was held at Hillmorton Hospital on Thursday. A range of activities and initiatives which make things easier and safer for staff to take a different way to work were on display, including:

“Biking, walking, bussing and carpooling can save money, free up parks for patients, and reduce air pollution.

“Walking and biking can help reduce cardiovascular disease and stress levels, can improve mental health, and makes us more productive. Bussing and carpooling are great ways to beat the stress caused by Canterbury’s bumpy roads, congestion and parking hassles.”

»» Biking- information on safe routes and cycleways, free cycle training and bike checks

»» Bus – Bus route information and metro cards »» Walk – a guide to walking to work.

“In the consultations after the earthquakes the community asked for a more pedestrian, cycle and public transport friendly city. It’s now up to us to make the change to these modes of transport for a healthier, productive, sustainable and ultimately better city to live in” says James.

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»» Carpooling- staff registered for carpool tokens, learnt how to use the carpool matching website “Lets Carpool”, and found out where the carpool car parks are

Bus and bike - two ways to become a clever commuter

A recent travel staff survey showed 83 percent of Hillmorton staff travel by car to work. Over 850 staff work at Hillmorton Hospital.

George Schwass, sponsor of Clever Commuters and James Young, Sustainability Advisor, CDHB

Bikes galore

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Nigel says the basics really work If you were unable to get to one of Nigel Latta’s presentations last week or view one online, here’s a brief summary of his main points:

by psychologists, social workers, counsellors, and scholars in other traditions of clinical practice and scientific investigation. Find out more.

»» Achieving a work/ life balance is difficult – and that’s quite normal.

»» Nigel talked a lot about fixed and growth mindsets – believing that talent alone creates success, without effort (fixed mindset) or that intelligence and talent are just the starting point (growth mindset). People with a growth mindset have a love of learning and a resilience that gets them through the tough stuff.

»» To look after yourself eat well, exercise and practice mindfulness – it really works.

»» You can read more about it in a book called ‘Mindset’ written by Carol Dweck.

»» Canterbury people have been through more than many others in the country.

Despite this, or perhaps because of this, many of us can expect to experience something called PostTraumatic Growth - a positive change experienced as a result of the struggle with a major life crisis or a traumatic event. It’s not a new theme but is now being systematically studied

»» Children in Canterbury have experienced some pretty frightening moments. But they’ve also seen firsthand that when bad things happen, people help people. The support of the student army was a great example for our children. Communities became closer and people were kind to each other.

Canterbury’s South Island Patient Information Care System Team (SI PICS) is working hard behind the scenes to get ready for the roll out of our new patient administration system.

believe young people call them a ‘selfie’) of yourself standing next to a SI PICS infographic poster and send it to eleanor. edwards@cdhb.health.nz stating who you are, where you’re based and where the selfie was taken.

»» While life may be portrayed on television or in social media as idyllic, and certainly there may be times in your life when everything falls into place, much of the time it’s a struggle.

One of Nigel’s points was that we need to continue to be kind to and support each other.

Tell us what you thought of Nigel’s presentation.

An exciting competition from the SI PICS team Part of that work is raising awareness about the project, so the team has been working with staff to answer key questions such as what SI PICS is, how it will make things better and where it’s happening.

Everywhere we go though, there are a range of reactions, from “I know, and I’m looking forward to it being rolled out” to “What is SI PICS?” It’s this last group that is a worry.

So, we’d like to run a wee fun completion, a bit like Skype’s echo test, to gauge whether things such as our infographic poster are being noticed, displayed where they should be, or indeed if there is anyone out there at all.

The three entries deemed most entertaining by the SI PICS team will win a prize, such as coffee vouchers and maybe chocolate fish. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Looking forward to your entries.

If you are one of those who have never heard of SI PICS, or would simply like to know where to find out more, here are is a useful link and a brief reminder of what the poster looks like: Look under CDHB intranet home page under projects, or visit http://cdhbintranet/corporate/PICS/ SitePages/Home.aspx

Download the above info graphic

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It’s still April falls month and there’s lots going on A few reminders of things you could be doing:

be on the cards. A reward in itself, raising awareness and communicating simple strategies for at risk people to stay safe will contribute to reducing falls and their consequences.

Have you done the Falls Prevention Quiz yet?

All entries qualify for one of three prizes, each to the value of $1000, for a development activity that grows the capability of an individual, team or organisation.

The Quiz runs from 1 April to 5pm on 1 May 2015.

Prize winners will be announced mid-May, and initial comments on findings published at the same time.

Get more information or do the quiz online or from a mobile device.

Explore the falls part of The Atlas of Healthcare Variation

The goal of the falls domain is to explore any areas of wide variation between DHBs and identify possible areas for local quality improvement.

The Atlas displays easy-to-use maps, graphs, tables and commentaries that highlight variations by geographic area in the provision and use of specific health services and health outcomes.

Nominate your everyday falls champion

Have you nominated an everyday falls champion yet?

If not, time is running out as the end of April fast approaches – but there’s some good news: The closing date has been extended to COB 28 April. Nominate someone.

The falls domain of the Atlas gives clinicians, patients and providers an overview on the prevalence of falls in people aged 50 and over, including those treated in the community and in hospital. Admission rates for hip fracture are shown, and indicators on how these patients are managed, by district health board (DHB).

Take a picture of your April falls prevention display and send it to Anna.White1@cdhb.health.nz or mick.odonnell@ cdhb.health.nz .

We are still finalising what the prizes might be, but morning tea for the area that created the display could

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DO YOU KNOW AN ‘EVERYDAY’ FALLS CHAMPION? WE’D LIKE YOUR HELP IN RECOGNISING THE EVERYDAY FALLS CHAMPIONS AMONG US. WHY NOT NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE WHO FITS THE BILL?

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One minute with… Michael Sheedy, Biomedical What does your job involve?

There are many different aspects to my job. One of my roles is to design medical devices from ideas within our health community. I work as part of a team in the Medical Physics and Bioengineering Department which takes ideas through to useable devices. I am also involved in supporting simulation both here at the Clinical Skills Unit and also at the University of Otago Simulation Centre. Within our department I am the Lead Internal Auditor involved in ensuring that our department delivers a quality service to our customers. Another recent area that I have been working in is creating 3D printed models of eye orbits to improve surgery times for maxillofacial surgeons.

Why did you choose to work in this field?

I did my training in the Royal New Zealand Air Force as an Avionics Technician and was interested in designing electronic devices. I did some of my training at Wigram and always liked Christchurch, so this job was a great opportunity to move here.

For me it was a job I could use the skills that I had gained during my training to help people.

What do you like about it?

The jobs that I get asked to do are so diversified. One day I am designing a device to improve a clinical process and the next day I’m the voice of a confused 80 year old patient in a simulation. The design of devices gives me an opportunity to learn about different clinical procedures so it feels like I am always learning something new. In the 13 and half years I have been working here I still feel like I have lots more to learn and this is the part of the job I enjoy the most. I also like to meet enthusiastic people who have great ideas to share.

The last book I read was…

It was a book lent to me by a mate, written by Chris Hadfield, called “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life On Earth”. It is a biography, which I don’t normally read, about Canada’s first International Space Station captain. At the same time I have also been reading “James and the Giant Peach” to my boys. Both stories involve being stuck in a situation where you can’t get off and you are forced to share the space with some interesting characters.

If I could be anywhere in the world right now it would be…

Italy. It is not a place I have been to before but I like the idea of real Italian food.

My ultimate Sunday would involve…

Spending time with my family either at home or exploring parts of the country.

One food I really dislike is…

Roast parsnip. It still makes me dry retch.

My favourite music is...

I like a wide range of music from the old stuff like Roy Orbison through to new stuff like Devil Skin.

What are the challenging bits?

It’s frustrating seeing the great simulation taking place within CDHB but there is no co-ordinated approach, meaning that there is double up of scenarios and different approaches to the same problem.

Who do you most admire in a professional capacity at work and why?

Dr Maggie Meeks. She is someone who has a great attitude to life and work. It always amazes me how much stuff she crams into her life including her role as a clinician at Christchurch Hospital, teaching at the University of Otago and studying.

Maggie is always looking to improve things and has invested a lot of time into projects enabling better healthcare.

If you would like to take part in this column or would like to nominate someone please contact Naomi.Gilling@cdhb.health.nz.

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Staff Wellbeing Programme Staff Wellbeing Workshops Following the very successful rollout of 25 wellbeing workshops for managers in 2014, the Staff Wellbeing Programme will this year be running another 25 workshops open to all staff. View more information and register for a workshop. Places available on a first come, first served basis.

Free Financial/Retirement planning and Housing Advice Westpac are running free 30 minute appointments at main hospital sites with an Authorised Financial Advisor or Home Loan Expert

Mindfulness If you watched a Nigel Latta presentation you’ll recall that Nigel mentioned mindfulness a number of times. If you’d like to try practicing mindfulness it couldn’t be easier – just turn up to one of our on-site sessions. Each session lasts around 20 minutes. Check out the timetable of CDHB sessions and a brief explanation of what mindfulness involves.

Next sessions at TPMH, 5th & 6th May View information on dates/times and how to make an appointment Visit the Staff Wellbeing Programme intranet page for all staff wellbeing information. Check out the poster later in the update.

Free Legal Advice to help with EQC/Insurance issues The Residential Advisory Service (RAS) provides free legal advice, technical advice, and facilitated meetings with EQC, insurance companies etc

Andy Hearn Staff Wellbeing Coordinator Canterbury and West Coast DHB Phone: 03 337 7394 | Ext: 66394 | Mobile: 027 218 4924 andy.hearn@cdhb.health.nz

Next clinics at Hillmorton Hospital (Thursday 23 April) & TPMH (Thursday 30th April) 1000-1500hrs (30 minute appointments) Make an appointment

Achieving the eHealth vision April 2015 In this issue... »» National Health IT Board Director »» Clinician’s Corner »» New South Island hospital patient IT system »» PHOs submit patient portal strategies »» Smartphones changing the face of mobile health »» Telehealth improves access to care »» ISO Telehealth Quality Guidelines to be reviewed for use in NZ »» Updates to HISO Standards »» Events »» Nurse Practitioners can do Special Authority applications online »» National Patient Flow

Helping you connect.

Are you into tramping, quilting, running, gardening, crotchet, socialising with other young health professionals, books, baking, windsurfing, papercraft, mountain biking, paragliding, lego, surfing, embroidery, healthy eating, poker, badminton, tennis...

Something for You wants to help you connect with other DHB staff who have similar interests.

We will list your CDHB Social Interest Group on the Something for You intranet page, along with a brief description and contact details – so that other staff can make contact and you can grow your group.

But we need your help to get the ball rolling... »» Do you belong to an existing CDHB Social Interest Group that you would like to make available to other DHB staff? »» Do you want to start a CDHB Social Interest Group?

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CEO Update Health in All Policies Conference nearly fully booked Time is running out to register for the inaugural Health in All Policies (HiAP) New Zealand Conference. The one day conference is being held on Christchurch on Friday 1 May 2015 and is nearly fully booked.

The Conference is being organised by the HIAP team at Community and Public Health.

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Professor Sir Peter Gluckman is a keynote speaker. Sir Peter Gluckman

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is Co-chair of the World Health Organisation Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity and is internationally respected for his work promoting the use of evidence in policy formation and the translation of scientific knowledge into better social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

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For All CDHB Staff To support your wellbeing, the CDHB Staff Wellbeing Programme and MHERC are running a series of 2.5 hour wellbeing workshops.

The CDHB acknowledges the crucial role you play in the delivery of high quality care to the Canterbury community. In the current Christchurch environment it is more important than ever that you take the time to focus on your own wellbeing.

2.5 hours to focus on YOUR wellbeing!

We are running a number of workshops in 2015 to allow you to put your wellbeing first. Evidence suggests that by doing this, those around you – your family, friends, your colleagues and patients will also benefit.

2014 Quality Improvement and Innovation Award Winners and key dates for entry into the Awards programme 2015 The Canterbury Health System Quality Improvement and Innovation Awards are back!

Workshop Overview: • The importance of wellbeing; psychological and emotional effects • Learn about stress responses and how to cope with stressful environments • Understand the science and practice of applications of self-care • Appreciate the progress of recovery for communities and individuals • Gain skills and take ownership of tools for increasing your own and others’ wellbeing • Improve your health and wellbeing: 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Staff Wellbeing Programme • Enhance positive relationships and social connections

Click here to register

Register and view more information on other keynote speakers.

Dr Robert Beaglehole is another confirmed speaker. In 2004 Dr Beaglehole was appointed as Director of the WHO Department of Chronic Disease and Health Promotion. He developed an integrated approach to the prevention and control of chronic

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Workshop Details:  All workshops run for 2.5 hours, including refreshments  For dates and to register for a workshop click here Facilitated by Alison Ogier-Price MSc Psyc, B.Comm, BA Hons, C.AT, MNZAPP

diseases and led the development of the Bangkok Charter on Health Promotion.

This year, projects/improvement initiatives can be submitted in poster format or the standard written submission.

Entrant materials are now available, please visit the Awards Page For more information contact: Lee Tuki Lee.Tuki@cdhb.health.nz 027 689 0285 Andy Hearn Andy.Hearn@cdhb.health.nz 027 218 4924

We are accepting Expressions of Interest for written submissions from project teams until 24 April.

The contribution of experienced mentors and assessors is essential to the success of the Awards programme.

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Come and help us save lives at CHCH Hospital Annex Lounge off Great Escape Café Tuesday 28 April

10am – 3pm

Appointments online @ www.nzblood.co.nz or

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In brief Funding for CPIT Graduate Nursing Courses – Closing date 24 April Applications for funding for courses starting in Semester 2 close on FRIDAY 24 APRIL. Please go to the CPIT Graduate Nursing Study intranet page for details, including criteria for funding, and the online application form Course information is found on CPIT’s website -refer to the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice timetable for dates. There is a separate timetable with professional development options for enrolled nurses.

Be Active is an eight week programme for people wanting to establish or restart their activity, and have fun along the way.

BE ACTIVE Programmes Term 2, 2015

Bromley Bromley Community Centre 31 Bromley Road Tuesday 10:00am – 11:30am Starting Tuesday 28th April

Hornby Harvard Community Lounge 31 Corsair Drive Wednesday 1:00pm – 2:30pm Starting Wednesday 29th April

Registered Nurses undertaking Postgraduate nursing study in Semester 2, 2015 – Closing date 24 April.

Applications for HWNZ funded places in Semester 2, 2015 will close on 24 April. CDHB Online Application form

Spreydon St Martins Church 50 Lincoln Road Thursday 11:00am – 12:30pm Starting Thursday 30th April

Bishopdale Bishopdale YMCA 13a Bishopdale Court Thursday 6:30pm – 8:00pm Starting Thursday 30th April

The link, and further information, is also available on the Postgraduate Nursing Education website.

Any queries should be directed to Margaret Bidois, Administrator, PG Nursing Education on 68680 or margaret.bidois@cdhb.health. nz or to Jenny Gardner, Nurse Consultant, PG Nursing Education on 68679 or jenny.gardner@cdhb.health.nz

For more information and to register please contact: P 03 373 5055 E jennyr@sportcanterbury.org.nz

www.sportcanterbury.org.nz Suitable for all ages (18+) and levels of ability.

Join us each week to try a range of low-impact activities, eg circuit, badminton, Tai Chi and Zumba. Discuss ways of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and enjoy the support of others in the group. Cost is $3 per session.

Closing date for applications is 24 April 2015

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