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Latest notices
QSuper – Online information webinars are happening in August!
You are invited to register for QSuper’s upcoming webinar to help you take control of your finances.
**All employees who register for webinars will also receive a session recording email after the live event.**
Transition to Retirement (Suitable for those approaching retirement (age 58 - 64)
QSuper is hosting an information session that will provide information about easing into retirement by working less and topping up your income with super.
The QSuper online webinar will cover on Tuesday 26th August (2.00pm – 3.00pm)
• Turning your super in to an income
• How you can save on tax
• How to maintain your take home pay and boost your super balance
• How to keep growing your retirement savings.
Click to register now
**Those unable to view the webinar at the scheduled time can still register and we’ll send you a recording after the event.**
World Patient Safety Day – Quality Improvement Spotlight Nominations!
World Patient Safety Day – 17 September 2025
Theme: Safe care for every newborn and every child
Slogan: Patient safety from the start!
World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging collaboration, and driving action to improve patient safety. In 2025, the focus is on safeguarding the health of newborns and children – recognising their unique vulnerability to risks and harm.
To celebrate this important day, the THHS Patient Safety Unit will be hosting an event in the Robert Douglas Auditorium on 17 September 2025. This will include a WPSD Quality Improvement Spotlight, an opportunity to showcase the outstanding achievements and innovations contributing to delivering safer care for every newborn and every child.
Submit your nomination by completing the nomination form before 29 August 2025.
• Queries can be directed to the Patient Safety Unit – TSV-PatientSafety@health.qld.gov.au
• For more details, explore the 2025 theme announcement.
Let’s work together to ensure patient safety from the start! For more information, click the ‘Find out More’ button.
Bake Sale – Friday 22 August from 9am
A fundraiser for JCU Medical Student Graduation 2025 & Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital Foundation.
Date: 22 August 2025
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: TUH Main Foyer Hallway
Grab a baked good for morning tea baked with love by the future medical professionals at James Cook University. Funds raised will support the JCU Medical Student Graduation and Brighter Lives.
We look forward to seeing you there for a sweet treat!
Training, Education & Research
Caring Together – Interprofessional Teaming
Focus on the benefit of interprofessional collaboration and the impact effective teaming has on the health outcomes of patients, staff wellbeing, and the sustainability of the health system, Caring Together – Interprofessional Teaming explores the barriers and enablers of effective collaboration and creation of an actionable plan to improve interprofessional collaboration in your workplace.
This 1 day programme enhances participants understanding of what it means to be a part of an interprofessional team and the value of interprofessional collaboration, recognises the importance of teaming in healthcare settings, explores the challenges and barriers to successful collaboration and identifies opportunities for improved interprofessional collaboration.
Click to register now
This programme delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Leadership Excellence, health Workforce.
Please contact THHS-Learning@health.qld.gov.au for any questions.
Call for Abstracts – 2026 ICN NP/APN Network Conference
Share your expertise at the 2026 ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse (NP/ APN) Network Conference, held 14–17 September 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Submission Deadline: 1 October 2025
Theme: Advanced Practice Nurses: United for Global Impact, Innovation and Care Abstract submissions (poster and podium) are now open – showcasing innovation, research, leadership, and practice improvements in advanced nursing. Open to APNs, educators, researchers, students & health professionals worldwide.
Let’s celebrate 25 years of global collaboration in nursing!
With a focus on application, the Maximising Project Outcomes programme covers project management skills, including change management, stakeholder engagement and project evaluation, and links closely to a project framework contextualised to allow successful delivery of projects within the healthcare system.
This 4 x 4-hour programme utilises the Project Management Assistant (PaM) is a framework that provides a flexible step by step process for managing a project. Resources include templates, videos and how-to instructions.
Click to register now
This programme delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Leadership Excellence, health Workforce.
Please contact THHS-Learning@health.qld.gov.au for any questions.
Enterprise Risk Management Training
In healthcare, risk isn’t just financial—it’s about patient safety, compliance, and operational stability.
Hospital and Health Services face evolving risks, from clinical incidents and cybersecurity threats to regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) training equips healthcare professionals with the expertise to proactively manage risks, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Education and Training | Townsville HHS | Risk Management (health.qld.gov.au)
What you’ll gain:
• Proactive Risk Identification – address key risks, from patient safety to cyber threats and governance failures.
• Regulatory & Compliance Mastery – align with ISO 31000:2018, NSQHS Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, and WHS laws.
• Crisis & Emergency Response – strengthen preparedness for data breaches, system failures and operational disruptions.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making – leverage risk analytics and reporting to improve patient safety and financial sustainability.
• Integrated Risk Culture – foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability at every level.
Invest in a safer, more resilient healthcare system. Secure your spot in our ERM training and empower your team to mitigate risks before they become crises.
Register via LOL: Title – Risk Management Essentials Course: Risk Management Essentials | THHS-LOL (health.qld.gov.au)
• 9 September 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• 9 October 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• 11 November 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Strengthen Patient Safety & Operational Resilience with Enterprise Risk Management Training
Register via LOL: Title – Risk Assessment and Treatment Plan (RATP) Workshop Course: Risk assessment and treatment plan (RATP) Workshop | THHS-LOL (health.qld.gov.au)
• 26 September 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Webinar – via Teams)
• 29 October 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (face-to-face)
• 13 November 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (Webinar – via Teams)
• 10 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (face-to-face)
For further information, please contact: THHS-EnterpriseRisk@health.qld.gov.au
E-Cigarettes Education Series
The Dual Diagnosis Learning on Line (LOL) has added a new in service on E-Cigarettes to its education series.
This module explores the use of e-cigarettes and the physical and mental health issues that result. This presentation contains the latest information on the use on e-cigarettes. It also reviews nicotine dependence and vaping concerns in young people and concepts of e-cigarette cessation. It provides a review of e-cigarette cessation practices and utilization of behavioural and pharmacological strategies.
To complete your training now, click the ‘Find out more’ button!
Bowel Care for persons with a Spinal Cord Injury
Boost your knowledge, skills and confidence in delivering safe and effective bowel care for individuals with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). This interactive eLearning course is designed to empower nurses with the essential expertise to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
This course is designed for Queensland Health nursing staff. It aims to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of nurses to deliver safe bowel care for people with a spinal cord injury (SCI) with an established bowel regime.
Duration: Self-paced eLearning course. Total estimated duration is approximately 20 minutes.
To complete your training now, click the ‘Find out more’ button!
Policies and Procedures
New / updated policies and procedures available on the Townsville Hospital & Health Service, Policy & Procedure Homepage
Prevention and Management of Occupational Violence| THHSSUP231551Procedure|TPPU|THHS Replaced:v1
Target Audience: All employees, contractors and consultants within THHS.
Target Audience: All employees including locums, visiting medical officers, students, contractors and other healthcare workers who are required to implement airborne precautions whilst performing work functions.
Target Audience: All health professionals with THHS
Cold Chain Management – Storage, transportation and handling of refrigerated/frozen medicines and vaccines within Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) | THHSCLI040189| Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures
Replaced:v10
Target Audince: All THSH employees.
Clinical Forms
All clinical forms used within Townsville HHS can be found on the Clinical Forms webpage
New / Reviewed Clinical Forms
• Episode of Care Change (SNAP) (ADM-005-0070v15)
• Young Person Comprehensive Health Assessment Cleveland Youth Detention Centre (ADM-060-1348v3)
Retired Clinical Forms
If you currently use the any of the forms listed below, please email TSVClinicalCommunication@health.qld. gov.au
• Neurosurgical Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meeting
Patient Access and Flow Webpage
The ONE STOP location for all things Patient access and flow at THHS
New Guideline on the Demand Management and Escalation webpage
Guideline 2 - Demand Response Unit – Flex Beds
New Guideline on the Patient Flow and Support Unit webpage Guideline 8 – Requesting an inpatient bed Kidney Transplant Recipient
Staff Noticeboard
Healthcare Standards & Patient Safety Newsletter
Check out the most recent newsletter from the Healthcare Standards & Patient Safety Teams!
Click the links below to read the newsletters: Issue 1 - March 2025 Pressure Injury Prevention Issue 2 - April 2025 Falls Prevention
Issues 3 - Sepsis Awareness
Issue 4 – June 2025 Haemovigilance
Issue 5 – July 2025 Parkinson’s Disease Medication
Read the latest Patient Safety Newsletter “Safety Matters” by clicking the ‘find out more’ button.
Townsville HHS Medication Newsletter
The most recent editions of the Townsville HHS Medication newsletter are out now. Click the links to read them!
Feb Medication newsletter | February 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter
March Medication newsletter | March 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter
May Medication newsletter | May 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter
July Medication newsletter | July 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter
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Signature Block
The Queensland Occupational Violence Strategy Unit have recently collaborated with Strategic Communications to develop an Occupational Violence Prevention Signature block.
The signature block reinforces messaging that occupational violence is not part of the job. The signature block generator can be found Signature Generator under the campaign banner “respect our staff”.
Signature Block
The Food Service has updated several material numbers to streamline our processes and improve efficiency. These updates are designed to enhance our service delivery and ensure that we continue to meet the highest standards. Stay up to date by utlising the link below for ordering food services for your teams. Stay up to date by utilising the link below for ordering food services for your teams.
Please see below updated information:
• Address number list for catering consumables.
• s4hana order catering consumables Mar 24.
Denomination Emergency Contact List
Suggestions:
1. When you require a Pastoral Care person – Ring Twice – the person may have missed the first call.
2. Leave a Message so the person can respond – Note: the Hospital phone system doesn’t leave a number so the priest can not return the call if no message is left.
3. If you are not able to get someone, ring the Pastoral care Coordinator on 0447 880 993 (no text messages please) and someone else will be assigned.
Community Noticeboard
North Queensland International Medical Graduate (IMG) Prep Program
Earn Extra $$$ by Hosting an International Medical Graduate Doctor!
Do you have a spare room or granny flat sitting unused? Rent it out and earn additional $$$ while helping an international medical graduate doctor on their journey!
The NQ IMG Prep Program is seeking accommodation for doctors participating in a 12-week program across 3 cohorts in 2025:
Cohort 3: 8 September 2025 – 29 November 2025
This is a unique opportunity to welcome a guest into your home and play a part in their exciting experience in our community.
For more information, please email: nqimgprep@health.qld.gov.au.
If you’re interested in providing accommodation to program participants, click the ‘Find out more’ button.
How much super should I have?
It’s helpful to know how your super balance is tracking for retirement. While everyone’s needs are different, there are age-based averages to give you a sense of where you stand. And if your balance is lower than you’d like, it’s not too late. There are things you can do to boost your super over time
Click the ‘Find out more’ button to learn more.
This is general information only. It’s not based on your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. So, think about those things and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination at art.com.au/pdshttps://qsuper.qld.gov.au/ calculators-and-forms/publications before you make any decision about our products. And if you’re still not sure, talk with a financial adviser. We issue this information and all Australian Retirement Trust products. When we say ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘the Trustee’, we mean Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd (ABN 88 010 720 840, AFSL 228975), trustee of Australian Retirement Trust (ABN 60 905 115 063) (‘the Fund’ or ‘ART’). 257102. 07/25.
Discover the Benefits of Salary Packaging!
Our friendly Bupa consultants are conducting phone consultations soon to offer advice and find a healthcare plan to help suit your needs.
Date: August, September, October
Time: 9:20am to 4pm
You can look forward to competitive corporate premiums and benefits. On our Corporate Hospital policies, for accidents sustained after joining, treatment which is restricted or is an exclusion is covered in the same way as an included service. discount on your health cover+
If you have an existing health insurance policy, please bring along your cover details to ensure we can provide anaccurate comparison.
Click on the ‘Find out more’ button to book a spot!
