Acting A message from the CEO

Welcome to the February Murdoch Monthly, the first edition of 2023.

Hospital Activity

Unfortunately, like both December and January we again missed our budget target for February. February however was an improvement on both of those months.

February results were impacted by:

• Higher than budgeted productivity

• More specialists taking leave than we have historically experienced

• Closure of two endoscopy procedure rooms due to expansion works

On a positive note, we exceeded our budget target for ‘overnight inpatient activity’ and are tracking well in terms of ‘same day activity’.

While missing our budget target the upturn in February activity gives me optimism that our financial results will continue to improve.

Endoscopy Works

The Endoscopy unit is undergoing some significant works, which is not only affecting our financial performance but also having a significant impact on our caregivers and doctors working in that Unit. Thank you to our caregivers and

Reflection

doctors working under these difficult conditions and assure you all it will be a case of some shortterm pain for long-term gain.

Housekeeping Name badges

Name badges are part of our uniform, so please wear yours. It is a simple and effective way for us all to build rapport with our patients and each other.

Mobile phones

Do not use your mobile phones while walking in the Hospital. It is not safe and just not a good look. We should be giving our patients and visitors a welcoming smile, so no heads buried in phones. If you do need to use your phone, pull over and be stationary while using it.

Patient confidentiality and Privacy

We have an obligation to protect our patients’ personal information. It is everyone’s responsibility so please remember that only authorised caregivers may access Webpas or patient records.

St John of God Day – Wednesday 8 March

This is a day when we reflect on the life of St John of God and draw inspiration from the compassion and care that he provided to so many, despite his own adversities. Our theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Connecting through heads, hearts and hands’ and this is what every single Murdoch caregiver does in every department, in every interaction, in every moment of service.

Celebrations will include:

• Free coffee and juice by The Lake

• Portuguese lunch and dinner in the Caregiver Dining Room (gold coin donation – all funds going to Djaalinj Waakinj)

• Night staff will also be delivered some sweet treats

• Caregiver of the Year announced

Feast day focus

Our Feast Days are a wonderful opportunity to learn something new about the Patron Saints of our various wards and departments and to reflect on the values they lived. See the page over for the list of Feast Days for 2023 and page 8 for our celebrations so far.

Lent

We are also now in the period of Lent, which is 40 days of reflection and preparation for Easter, culminating with the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Many people around the world elect to give up a certain food or luxury during Lent so if you are doing this, good on you and good luck!

Take care,

Michael

Do you know your ?

Every department or team within our hospital is allocated a feast day celebration throughout the year. These days are opportunities for us to be reminded of our Catholic heritage and mission. They Link us to our history and remind us that we follow in the footsteps of many, many people who have transformed the lives of others through their service and compassionate care.

Feast days correspond to the Saints birth or death, and are celebrated so we can remember the qualities and attributes that these significant people possessed. In remembering, we are encouraged to embody their