What's news at IDHS?

Building Update

As our building site has limited our office space, we can see things starting to come together. Matt, IDHS maintenance manager, gave the following update this week. The framing has started in the student accommodation area. Recently the stormwater works, and the slab for the Gymnasium and treatment rooms were completed. The steel will arrive this week, for the Gymnasium and treatment rooms and construction will start soon.

Accreditation

The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), Australia’s leading healthcare accreditation agency, has recognised the high quality care given to patients of Inglewood and Districts Health Service by awarding its accreditation through the National Safety and Qquality Health Service Standards.

April McKenzie Director of Clinical and Community Services said it is important to achieve accreditation as it confirms how a healthcare organisation provides safety and quality care to patients. ACHS accreditation sends a clear message to the community that Inglewood and Districts Health Service, its leadership team and staff, are committed to excellence in health care with a strong and continuous focus on safety and quality. We would like to commend all staff involved, as well as the consumers for their contribution, not only during the assessment and evaluation process, but also for their support and commitment to quality through continuing dialogue and improvement initiatives. Accreditation is used by health care organisations to continuously improve the quality of care they deliver to the community.

IDHS Community Garden Survey

IDHS is seeking to create a community garden, accessible to the community in the front of the hospital. The aim is to create an area for the community to gather and encourage healthy eating in our community. Please complete the survey through the QR code.

This survey asks about your experience and interest in participating in the gardening project. If you wish to be involved in this community project or be informed of its progress, please provide your name and contact details at the end of the survey. If you prefer to speak to someone rather than complete the survey online, you can call Cindy Gould at 0429043838.

Thank you so much to our Volunteers and Happy National Volunteers Week to all of our change makers!

Earlier in the week, staff and volunteers shared a lunch out in the beautiful autumn weather. This year's theme for National Volunteers Week is The Change Makers. IDHS appreciate everytrhing our volunteers do for our staff and consumers.