MURDOCH Monthly
CAREGIVER NEWS FROM ST JOHN OF GOD MURDOCH HOSPITAL
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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS DAY page 10 PASTORAL CARE WEEK page 11
THIS MONTH’S HEART OF MURDOCH WINNER REVEALED page 19
A message from the CEO, Ben Irish
Welcome to the November Murdoch Monthly.
I want to start by extending a massive thank you to everyone for all that you do each and every day for our patients and each other. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and the Executive team and I are so grateful for the dedication and support you display on a daily basis.
Christmas: The Christmas season is coming up, and we have a number of exciting events that you’re welcome to join in:
• Christmas festivities begin for caregivers on Sunday 8 December with the annual Light up the Lake with Love service. This is a community event, with all family and friends welcome to come along. You can find more information about the event and how to RSVP on page 16.
• Christmas decoration judging will take place on Monday 9 December. I look forward to seeing what wards and departments come up with in under the ‘Christmas movie’ theme (more information on page 13).
• Those receiving their Length of Service certificate will do so in a ceremony on Monday 9 December. If you have reached a milestone, you will have received a text message invitation and are encouraged to RSVP by 25 November.
CEO for a Day!
On Tuesday 29 October, our CEO Ben Irish hosted Curtin University student Taraneh Kalanaki for the St John of God Health Care annual CEO for a Day program.
The opportunity is designed to connect aspiring leaders of tomorrow with an experienced industry professional, providing an insight into leadership and an authentic experience of the professional world.
• Then—the event beloved by all—the annual Caregiver and Volunteer Christmas event will take place on Wednesday 11 December. This year, Murdoch is going WILD (prehistorically speaking!). Turn to page 15 for your official invite and information on how to RSVP.
CARE: It has been wonderful to see and hear caregivers embracing the CARE language and implementing the CARE Framework in their day-to-day. For when you feel unable to speak up in the moment, or try to, but don’t feel heard, the CARE Portal is always available to you. Remember, you have the option to be anonymous when you make a submission. As always, go forth with the confidence that your voice is valued.
Wishing you all a safe and happy month ahead.
Ben
Reflection - Finding hope
Embracing hope, shaping our future.
I don’t know about you, but when I watch the news these days, I am so saddened by the conflict and violence that so many people in our world face. Images of children’s tear stained faces – their bewilderment obvious – contrast with angry shouting, aggressive speeches, and rubble, destruction, and ruin. Innocent lives destroyed and changed forever. I cannot imagine the hopelessness people must be feeling. Just
when I feel the most powerless and frustrated, I find myself listening to an Aid Worker being interviewed, or a volunteer medic, or a school teacher, and I am reminded that there is hope. There are people mending the wounded, feeding the hungry, and trying desperately to reason with politicians to put people first.
There are people like you and me who care, who give, who campaign, and who show up. People who make a difference… Social justice advocate and child development researcher, LR Knost wrote these words, which I offer as a reminder that in the darkest times we can be the light.
“Here's to the bridge-builders, the hand-holders, the light-bringers, those extraordinary souls wrapped in ordinary lives who quietly weave threads of humanity into an inhumane world.
They are the unsung heroes in a world at war with itself. They are the whisperers of hope that peace is possible. Look for them in this present darkness. Light your candle with their flame. And then go.
Build bridges. Hold hands.
Bring light to a dark and desperate world. Be the hero you are looking for.
Peace is possible. It begins with us.”
Thank you for being bearers of hope at Murdoch. Jenni
Hope spreads through Murdoch
In honour of our “Living Hope” online caregiver formation, Formation Champions together with their wards and departments have created displays in their areas that celebrate hope, or give hope to others through fundraising for our Charity of the Year.
Patient Experience Matters
Murdoch NPS for OCTOBER
Murdoch patients are saying:
Comment 1: Cancer Centre
The staff. It is all about the staff, they are angels on earth, from the moment you hit reception, to the chair and back. They are the most amazing people you could have by your side for this journey.
Comment 2: ICU/CCU
Everyone made sure I was looked after. Care was exceptional thank you to all staff.
Comment 3: St Rose ward
From the day I was admitted, to the day I left, you could not have dealt with a more professional and amazing bunch of people. All absolute legends.
heros
NPS Rewards
Endoscopy chose to celebrate their >80 NPS for August with dining room vouchers for the team. One patient commented, “I was particularly impressed by the Endoscopy day surgery staff. All questions were met with helpful replies. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their workplace with a perfect blend of professionalism and camaraderie on display.”
Excellent job, Endoscopy!
Quality & Risk and Infection Control received a ‘pay-itforward’ reward from St Catherine ward. They chose to celebrate with massages for the team.
Congratulations, Quality & Risk and Infection Control!
ICU/CCU chose to celebrate their >80 NPS for September with dining room vouchers for the team. “Thank you to all who cared for me. It was my first experience in the hospital and I felt very cared for and had a very pleasant experience,” one patient said.
Outstanding, ICU/CCU!
St Francis ward chose to celebrate their >80 NPS for September with dining room vouchers for the team. One patient said, “The care that I received was above and beyond. All staff treated me as I person. They always made sure I was okay.”
Wonderful work, St Francis ward!
St Catherine ward chose to celebrate their >80 NPS for September with cookies and coffee vouchers for the team. “The service provided by the staff at the hospital was extremely professional and caring, made me feel relaxed, comfortable and well informed. Thank you very much,” a patient commented.
Well done, St Catherine ward!
NPS Rewards
Caregiver of the Month
Georgia Seragusana:
September 2024
Nominated by her manager
“Georgia did an exceptional piece of work coordinating a complex discharge for one of our palliative patients. Georgia worked extremely hard to get this patient back to his home town in Bruce Rock to enable him to spend his last days surrounded by friends and family. Georgia liaised with the patient’s local Hospital Nurse Manager and organised a Hospital transfer and ambulance transport to the Bruce Rock Memorial Hospital. The patient’s wife was also a patient at Murdoch at the time and Georgia went out of her way to make sure she took her patient up to the ward prior to him transferring to Bruce
Rock to say goodbye to his wife. The patient’s son has phoned Georgia to thank her personally for enabling his dad to pass away in his beloved hometown surrounded by friends and family in the local country Hospital. Georgia brings this level of care and commitment to all of her patients and we are extremely lucky to have her as part of our Allied Health & CMC team!”
Compassion award
Kathy Williams for a Compassion award
Nominated by a caregiver
“I would like to nominate Kathy for her endless compassion towards others in need and her dedication to her caregiver role. Kathy was pre admitting a patient for surgery (over the phone), who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and didn’t have a lot of support/didn’t want to worry her family. Kathy took it upon herself to personally deliver some chlorhexidine pre surgery wash to this lady at her home (in a different suburb to Kathy’s home!), as she didn’t want the
patient worrying or missing out. This is just one example of her thoughtfulness. She has been known to take multiple calls across a day from patients to try and ease their anxiety around hospital visits, always going out of her way to help.”
Nicole Chester for a Respect award
Nominated by a ED Thrive Council
Respect award
“Nicole is an amazing nurse, colleague and friend. She had a difficult medical emergency situation recently on one of the wards, where, unfortunately, the patient passed away suddenly. Nicole had dealt with the patiently directly and spoke with him, reassuring and comforting him as he passed. Nicole was quite upset as she hoped that the man was aware of their best efforts to save him. Nicole also works remotely in isolated aboriginal communities, in
challenging environmentsand situations which not all lot of nurses are willing to do. She is aware of and respectful of first nation’s people customs and culture, which takes dedication compassion and maturity, which Nicole displays in all of her work.”
Excellence award
Jade Walters for an Excellence award
Nominated by a caregiver
“Jade plays a vital role in our team on the St Francis ward. In both her roles of Ward Clerk and PCA, she goes above and beyond for her patients and colleagues. Jade, you ALWAYS put others first, your ability to empathise with your colleagues and foresee the needs of the ward in advance allows for a smooth patient to ward transfer process. This gives your shift coordinator colleagues the confidence to work through challenging situations knowing you are by their side throughout.
Right until a good outcome is achieved, you persist to ensure all those around you are supported with your second to none problem solving methodologies. Thank you for all that you do. You are one in a million, and you encompass all the five values in all that you do.”
Murdoch celebrates Foundation Day
On Thursday 10 October, we celebrated Foundation Day at Murdoch. This year, the theme was EmbracingHope,Shaping our future.
On this day, caregivers were encouraged to reflect, recognise, and celebrate the foundation of the Order of St John of God, established in 1871, and
honour the bravery, courage, commitment, and innovation of the founding Sisters.
To commemorate the occasion, caregivers celebrated with FREE coffee and a lunch in the caregiver dining room for a donation to our Charity of the Year.
Caregivers in the Emergency Department also celebrated the completion of the recent redesign with an official opening and blessing of the area.
The day was complete with a Mass and Commissioning Ceremony in the Hospital Chapel to welcome our new managers.
Cover storyCancer Awareness Week
From 21 to 25 October, Murdoch caregivers came together to raise awareness, educate, and support cancer-related causes.
Wards and departments created some colourful and educative displays around the Hospital, while wearing the colours of their chosen cancer to show their support.
DPU/DOSA were crowned the winner, as they created a focus on Cervical Cancer. With several personal connections proving inspiration, they created an educative display wall for
their patients, held multiple fundraising events, decorated uniforms, and honoured the journeys of those most impacted through social media and posters.
Honourable mentions went to the Second Floor North Wing for their amazing fundraising and adding such beautiful tutus to their uniform, and the Cancer Centre for their local educational focus, which helped their patients and families to understand the support services available to them.
On Friday 25 October, there was a Cancer Awareness Trade Display in the Function Rooms to wrap up the week of education and awareness.
A huge thank you to all our caregivers for your dedication and creativity. Your efforts have made a significant impact!
Together, we are making a difference in the fight against cancer.
Celebrating the achievements of Allied Health on Allied Health Professions Day
October 14 was Allied Health Professions Day. This year, the theme was “Stronger Together”.
At Murdoch, our Allied Health team plays a crucial role in patient recovery, with expertise across diabetes education, dietetics, music therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, and speech pathology.
Some highlights from our Allied Health team for the past year include:
Quality Improvement: Development of escalation pathways to ensure timely assessments and facilitating inter-hospital transfers.
Research: Projects such as hyperglycaemia screening in cancer patients and exploring music therapy’s impact on caregivers.
Education and Training: Allied Health forums and presenting at the Australasian Diabetes Congress.
Tertiary Engagement: Hosting a full calendar of student placements across all Allied Health disciplines.
Service Development: Expanded services in Hospice and the Gestational Diabetes Clinic
Allied Health bake sale!
On Monday 14 October, the Allied Health team held a bake sale to celebrate Allied Health Professionals Day.
Together, the team raised an incredible $1019 for the Murdoch Charity of the Year.
Fantastic effort, team!
Cultural engagement: Participation in Hospital events, morale building, and volunteering for the Red Cross Soup Kitchen.
Thank you to our Allied Health caregivers for all that you do for our patients and communities.
Pastoral Care Week
During Pastoral Care Week, caregivers were encouraged to extend a big ‘thank you’ to our Pastoral Services team at Murdoch for all that they do to support our patients, their families, and our caregivers.
Your Pastoral team care for the spiritual wellbeing of patients through an awareness that they are not there to ‘fix’ but to be fully present, holding what is most important to their patients in this moment
Pastoral Services
Pastoral Care attends to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of patients inclusive of all cultures, faiths and to those of no religious affiliation, by coming alongside them and actively listening and exploring their experiences.
Mon-Fri 8am - 4.30pm
Call ext. 89680 Or page 530
After hours via Duty Manager ext. 89001
November’s “See Me as a Person” Focus is Attuning
At Murdoch, we strongly believe in the importance of creating an environment where our patients feel truly seen and heard.
The See Me As A Person (SMAAP) program is designed to reconnect you with the core reason you chose this profession. It empowers all of us to deliver the moments that matter most to our patients and their families.
No matter where you work in the hospital, you play a key role in how our patients feel. You have the power to make a difference by ensuring they feel cared for and supported.
Each month, we’ll highlight a SMAAP concept to help us continue making our patients and their families feel seen, heard, and valued.
This month, we’re focusing on the foundational practice of attuning.
As caregivers, we know the importance of being present for our patients. But what truly sets us apart in our care is the skill of attuning. It’s not just another technique—it’s the foundation that allows every other practice to flourish.
Simply put, attuning is “meeting someone exactly where they are.” Whether it’s a patient’s emotional state or physical condition, attuning ensures we connect with them on their level, allowing for deeper understanding and more effective care.
Here are some key tips to help strengthen your ability to attune:
1. Be present and focused: When interacting with your patient, give them your full attention. This focus helps build trust and ensures that you’re truly tuned in to their needs.
2. Pay attention to non-verbal cues: Eye contact, body language, and even the tone of your voice play a huge role in attuning. These subtle interactions speak volumes – often more than words themselves.
3. Check your own energy: How you show up at work affects how you connect with your patients. Reflect on your own mood and mindset, as this energy will influence your ability to attune effectively.
By mastering attuning, you create the groundwork for every other caregiving practice. So next time you step into your caregiving role, remember: it all begins with attuning. After all, how can you guide someone forward without first meeting them where they are?
If you are interested in learning more about SMAAP, talk to your manager or Cate Thomas (Director of Organisational Development and Improvement).
Engineering welcomes Leanne Campbell
Engineering would like to welcome Leanne Campbell to the team in the position of Maintenance Planner.
Leanne brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in maintenance planning and engineering administration, and in her short time here, has already made strides in helping the Engineering team reduce the number of work orders.
Leanne is your go-to for any work requests, as well as for contractors engaged through Engineering.
When she is not at work, Leanne likes to chill at home with her three miniature Dachshunds, as well as cheering for the West Coast Eagles.
Welcome to the Murdoch team, Leanne!
This year’s Christmas decorating theme is Christmas movies!
Calling all creative caregivers!
This year, we’re inviting you to step into a world of cinematic wonder as we embrace a “Christmas Movies” theme for our festive decorations.
Judging panel visit:
The judging panel will be visiting on Monday 9 December to assess your decorations based on the following criteria:
• Mission and Values: Ensure your decorations align with our core principles.
• Visual appeal and joy: Create a visually stunning display that evokes the spirit of Christmas.
• Teamwork and creativity: Showcase the collaborative efforts of your team in bringing your unique vision to life.
• Sustainability: Incorporate elements of reuse, recycling, and repurposing to minimise environmental impact.
Let your imagination run wild! Draw inspiration from classic films like “Home Alone,” “It's a Wonderful Life,” or modern favourites like “Elf.” You could create a whimsical winter wonderland from “Frozen,” or a magical North Pole workshop inspired by “The Polar Express.”
Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and spread the Christmas cheer!
2024 Christmas Celebrations
SAT 30 NOVEMBER
Christmas decorations installed throughout the hospital
WED 4 DECEMBER
St John of God Health Care
Choir visit hospital
FRI 6 DECEMBER
Doctors’ Christmas Celebration
SUN 8 DECEMBER
Light up the Lake with Love
MON 9 DECEMBER
Christmas decoration ward judging
MON 9 DECEMBER
Length of Service Awards
TUE 10 DECEMBER
Practice Staff Breakfast
WED 11 DECEMBER
Caregiver and Volunteer
Christmas Celebration
MON 9, WED 11, FRI 13, MON 16, WED 18
DECEMBER
Acapella West Choir singing throughout hospital
MON 16 DECEMBER
Christmas Gift Delivery
WED 18 DECEMBER
Night Staff Breakfast
WED 25 DECEMBER
Christmas Day Mass
Stomp, chomp and roar
Let’s party like a dinosaur
Caregiver and Volunteer Christmas Party
Wednesday 11 December
2.30pm – 7.00pm
Food trucks – DJ and Band – Face painting
Marquee by the Lake RSVP by 21 November
Caregiver only event, no families or children.
Join us for a truly special evening of love and remembrance on Sunday 8 December.
St John of God Murdoch acknowledges that the festive season can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones. Light up the Lake with Love offers a safe and inclusive space to reflect, share cherished memories, and find solace during this time.
Our remembrance service includes live music by string quartet Aquila, and the symbolic lighting of the lake and trees — creating a beautiful tribute that will shine throughout the Christmas season.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event proceedings:
7:00pm Guest arrival - an opportunity to create a memorial card, to be placed on our memorial tree
7:30pm Ceremony commences
7:55pm Lighting of the lake
8:30pm Event concludes
Location: St John of God Murdoch Hospital, marquee by the Lake
Parking: Free (Enter via ‘Gate 3’, off Fiona Wood Rd)
Light up the Lake with Commemorating the Evening
A special memorial candle is available to purchase prior to the evening via the online event page. You can collect your pre-ordered candles on the night (batteries will be provided).
Each purchase will bring love and light to others, with a portion of the proceeds going towards supporting families in end of life care at our hospital and hospice.
We look forward to sharing this evening with you.
Any queries? Contact Holly Edwards on 9438 9972 Scan the QR code to RSVP by Friday 22 November bit.ly/lightupthelake-2024
Thank a Volunteer on International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day is coming up on 5 December. It is a day for us to celebrate and promote the wonderful work of our volunteers at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
There are millions of volunteers in Australia and the contributions that our volunteers make to communities around the country is enormous. They all play such an important role in responding to the needs of our patients and enhancing their experience here at Murdoch and for that, we are all very grateful.
On 26 November, Murdoch will acknowledge, thank, and shine a light on the important work our volunteers do here at Murdoch, (contributing over 8000 volunteer hours in 2024) with a special pancake breakfast.
We encourage all caregivers to show some extra love to our wonderful volunteers on both days, and every day, for the fantastic job they do.
Kathleen
In loving memory of Labrador Bill
Labrador Bill spent his life serving others.
In 2010, 8-week old puppy Bill began training to be a Guide Dog with Guide Dogs WA. After two years of training, he went to work for four years as a Guide Dog in the lower southwest.
When Bill’s match became unsuitable in early 2017 an alternative role for him couldn't be found. He was given early retirement as a Guide Dog and went back to live with his puppy raisers.
It took Bill a while to adjust to “civilian” life back in Perth, but a change of career direction saw him become an accredited therapy dog with Animal Companions in February 2017 and he never looked back.
For the next seven years, Bill visited people in aged care,
hospitals, schools, St John of God Murdoch Hospice, and the University of WA. He also took part in several mental health and well-being events, special visits, and attended educational talks to over 40 Probus clubs.
Always keen to meet people, Bill's enthusiasm, wagging tail and puppy-soft fur brought pleasure to thousands of people in Western Australia
Bill died on 1st July, just 3 weeks before his 14th birthday. His contribution was honoured by the RSPCA in October when he was given a posthumous award in recognition of his lifetime of service and dedication to the community.
A truly special dog, Bill put the "adore" into "Labrador".
- Claire, Mike and Leo
Hospice Thrive Council win a Tony Howarth Award!
Our incredible Hospice Thrive Council have won a Tony Howarth Award in the category of “Commitment to the prevention of mental injury in the workplace”.
After seeing a need to keep caregivers connected and in communication with each other in the beautiful spreadout floor plan of the Hospice, the Hospice Thrive Council implemented portable radios to keep caregivers in touch with an earpiece.
“This design of the floor plan, although fantastic for patient experience, was creating communication issues for our nursing and PCA caregivers, impacting their ability to locate and communicate with caregivers in a timely manner,” they said.
CDS Corner
This month, our Clinical Documentation Specialist caregivers made Sunny an honorary member of the CDS team!
They were doing a focus on ‘loose stools’ (of all things) – and who better to model our loo rolls than our very own Sunny?
The rolls even had the perfect Sunny slogan already on them!
“Through engaging with their fellow caregivers, the Hospice Thrive Council identified this communication issue being experienced and identified a solution to utilised portable radios for caregivers.
“The Council investigated different radio options, sought funding from Hospital Executive, and planned implemented the use of portable radios and earpieces within the Hospice.”
The use of radios has been positively received by Hospice caregivers, and have improved patient care thanks to the increased efficiency of their communication.
Congratulations to the Hospice Thrive Council for this wonderful display of teamwork and innovative thinking.
CSSD receive Heart of Murdoch: Team Excellence Award this month
"Heart of Murdoch" CSSD
It’s a privilege to stand before you today to present the "Heart of Murdoch" award on behalf of the Security team. As we reflected on the remarkable work happening across our hospital, one department stood out to all of us a team whose relentless dedication keeps this hospital running smoothly every single day. It was clear that we wanted to acknowledge them for their tireless efforts, commitment, and care. And that department is CSSD.
Day in and day out, the CSSD team works tirelessly under immense pressure to meet the needs of staff across departments. Whether it’s preparing for urgent surgeries, ensuring instruments are ready on time, or maintaining the highest safety standards, they embody the spirit of teamwork and excellence. Despite the challenges, they remain positive, diligent, and solution-oriented, helping the entire hospital function without disruption.
The CSSD team truly exemplifies what it means to be the heart of this hospital. We witness their unwavering efforts every day, and we are profoundly inspired by the level of care and professionalism they bring to their work.
With immense gratitude and admiration, it is our privilege to nominate the CSSD team as this month’s recipient of the "Heart of Murdoch" award. Your contribution is invaluable, and your efforts are a cornerstone of the care we provide.
Thank you for everything you do. You are, without a doubt, the heart and soul of this hospital, and we are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of our Murdoch family.
With heartfelt appreciation
The Security Department
Radio Lollipop delivers good vibes!
After needing to stop their visits due to COVID, Radio Lollipop have returned to the St Michael ward!
After a recent visit, Melissa from Radio Lollipop sent the following feedback:
“Ijustwantedtoletyouknow thatournewvolunteers(Cheri andSheron),andmyselfhad the BEST time on the ward last Thursday!Wehadchildren engagingbyphoningthestudio atPCHandrequestingtheir song.Then,hearingitplayed ontheRadioLollipopchannel, theyweresoooooooooooexcited whentheyheardtheirname on the radio.
Myfavouritemomentwas spendingtimewithabeautiful girl–Mumhaddeliveredababy thatweek,andDadwaslooking a little exhausted,so we asked hertocomeandhangoutwith us for some fun.
Ohmygoodness!Dadwas soooooooooothrilledtogetsome timejustwithhiswifeknowing thathisdaughterwashaving somespecialtime.
Sooooooooooooooooooooogood!
WewillbebacknextThursday, andafterthebuddyperiodof6 weeks,will make sure that the visitsareweekly.
Elouise,yourstaffwere AMAZINGandsowelcomingit wasjustsogreat!
Melissa.”
Thank you, Radio Lollipop!
“Gary” is making a comeback!
Realising his name was in danger of becoming extinct, Gary Wanstall from Patient Admin took it upon himself to suggest that families coming in to give birth called their baby “Gary”.
After recently taking a pregnant mum up to the ward and telling her, the mum had a baby boy with Dr David Mincham and proceeded to name him "Gary" after this conversation!
Our Gary was very excited to hear this from Dr Mincham!
Melville Waters Dreaming exhibition
In early October, members of our Murdoch Reconciliation Committee attended the ‘Doontanboro Kura – Melville Waters Dreaming’ exhibition at Yagan Mia (Wireless Hill Museum).
The artworks on display were the result of a two year Noongar-led project exploring and celebrating the meanings of ancient Noongar placenames found in the Melville area, and the stories embedded in that boodja.
An advisory group of Noongar Elders and Traditional Owners decoded 17 placenames, breaking them down into their composite words to reveal their meanings.
The team thought the exhibition was beautiful, interesting, and all learned a lot by attending. Including:
Opening night Friday, 8 November, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition open Saturday, 9 November to Sunday, 1 December Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Wireless Hill Museum, Telefunken Drive, Ardross
Gabbi Kowangulup (Canning River Mouth)
Yagan Mia / Yagan Geninny (Wireless Hill)
CHARM® - is fast approaching!
What’s been happening…
• The past few weeks have been focused on ensuring all caregivers and VMO’s undergo their CHARM End User training – with the major now completed the project team can move on to the next task towards go-live.
• Caregivers have become familiar with the new WoW’s (Workstation on Wheels) – using them throughout training.
What’s coming up…
• Patient Data Load (into CHARM) will soon commence - this task is a major milestone in the project and many hours work, please support the caregivers completing this task in any way you can (coffee and cake)
• CHARM® Go-Live! Pharmacy and Clinical go-live!
○ Pharmacy will go-live, Wednesday, 20th November
○ Clinical go-live is set for Tuesday, 26th November
• A support plan is in place and onsite support will be provided by SJG CHARM Project team, vendor (Magentus) and your super users.
Want to know more?
• Reach out to Rachel Eaton or your CHARM® Super Users – Tanya, Jill, Margaret, Noriko, Rachel S, Marie, Seth, Alex, Jess (Bookings), Sabina (CT), Richard, Sean, & Hannah (Pharmacy)
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Admin 3 ‘one song dance party’ achieves milestone
Each Friday at 2:30pm, Admin 3 hold a one-song dance party to close off the week. Meaning, they play just one song and dance it out for 3-4 minutes before getting back to business as usual!
Excitingly, the team reached a milestone on 18 October with their biggest dance party to date!
Thank you to those who attended! To anyone who wants to join, Admin 3 welcome you to their office on the lower ground floor, Fridays at 2:30pm.
AVAILABLE FROM 3.30PM-5.30PM FRIDAY
Foundation Update
"Never underestimate how you can help to create healing…"
Over the past two years, our wonderful community of donors have come together to support patients and their families, as well as dedicated caregivers, through St John of God Foundation’s Christmas Wish Appeal.
Thanks to the generosity of these supporters, palliative care caregivers have been able to continue to deliver the most exceptional, compassionate care to people with life-limiting illnesses.
“When people hear the word ‘healing’ they generally think of the physical. But we know from experience that palliative care also allows opportunity for emotional and spiritual healing,” says Jeremy Beckett, Director of Mission Integration at St John of God Geraldton Hospital.
“Our caregivers do everything they can to ensure that palliative care becomes a time of comfort and healing for our patients and their families. Everyone is different in what brings them comfort.”
For people in palliative care, it is often the little gestures that mean the most.
Community donations have allowed caregivers to offer compassionate care that goes above and beyond what traditional funding can enable, including providing personal care items to help patients relax and instil a sense of normality, keepsakes for a family to preserve special memories of their loved one, and special children’s books that cover topics of loss and grief – a vital tool in supporting challenging conversations with young children.
Once again this year, St John of God Foundation’s Christmas Wish Appeal will raise funds to bring joy and comfort to people in palliative care and their families.
With ongoing support from the community this festive season, we can continue to bring hope, joy and comfort to St John of God patients in our care.
To find out more or to donate to the appeal, please visit sjogfoundation.org.au/ christmas-wish-appeal, call the Foundation team on 1800 281 288, or email us at Foundation@sjog.org.au
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