CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations go to both Cathryn Tang and Sally Tabios who have passed their HIMAA (Health Information Management Association of Australia) Certificate IV coding exam. Achieving this milestone, whilst also working in nursing/ward clerk positions at the hospital over the past two years, is testament to their hard work and diligence. Over the past six months, Cathryn and Sally have both been on short part-time placement in the coding unit in observer roles to increase their understanding of the coding role, and Codefinder software etc. The HIMAA coding coursework and
assessments, involving more than 850 hours over the two-year period, was undertaken by both girls in their own time. Each of them demonstrated a high level of interest and commitment to moving into the coding field. They are now completing the final cluster of training in the course, covering general workplace knowledge, prior to being awarded the Certificate IV in Clinical Classification in midAugust 2021. The HIMAA Cert IV clinical coding course provides the theoretical grounding to clinical classification processes and standards. Recently qualified coders require a further
It was an amazing, sunny spring morning which created a perfect setting on the Waverley House lawns to share this important message. Staff were encouraged to take a break, grab a free coffee made by our wonderful volunteers, Geraldine and Alison, and check in with each other. This extremely important
We are delighted that both staff have accepted part-time entry level coding positions in the coding unit. These are mentored roles as they complete an internal competency assessment across all our case-mix specialties at the hospital.
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?
R U OK? DAY
The Human Resources and Work Health Safety departments again hosted a free coffee station, thanks to the support of our friends at Nestlé, on Thursday 9 September to increase awareness of the importance of R U OK? Day.
period of hands-on supervised and mentored experience to further build their practical skills and knowledge. They may then demonstrate their ability to meet the hospital’s key coding performance standards including coding a daily average of 30 episodes of care of mixed casemix clinical complexity, with less than 10% error rate.
ST A N D REW’S N EWS | SP RI N G 2021
COMMUNITY
message is one that the hospital truly supports, given that so many are experiencing a range of extra challenges due to the pandemic. The impact on an individual from a simple question, like R U OK? can be vast. If you have noticed someone might not be ok, trust your gut, and ask R U OK? A conversation could change a life. Find more conversation tips visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask or if you need support or know someone who does, visit www.ruok.org.au/findhelp
At St Andrew’s Hospital, we understand how important it is to have meaningful conversations with our patients. On worldwide ‘What matters to you?’ Day, Wednesday June 9, we raised awareness by sharing cupcakes amongst our staff at the hospital. The aim of this day is to encourage and support more meaningful conversations with patients and families who receive healthcare, and with staff, physicians and volunteers who provide it. Asking ‘What matters to you?’ is about listening and understanding what matters to a patient within the larger context of their life. Engaging with their healthcare decisions can greatly improve patients’ outcomes.
Pictured are; Alina, Abbie and Taylor from the HR department with Chris and Braydon from the Safety and Wellbeing department.
St Andrew’s vision is to be known as the best private hospital in Australia with a culture where relationships matter. This is why we support ‘What matters to you?’ Day.
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