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Wednesday, 18 April 2018

News from Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals

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The Commonwealth Games may be over but they will leave a lasting memory for Logan Hospital Systems Integration Officer Haeley Reeves.

A flash quote reporter on the finish line at Cararra Stadium, Haeley said she was tasked with chatting with athletes when they finished their event to get their comments online.

“I was an ABC community correspondent so I will be back out using some of those skills.

“I’m looking forward to the celebrity spotting as well as finding the underdog who has achieved a personal best.

“It’s always exciting to see someone who beats their personal best or achieves something or a for a sport they have been training years for.”

See Haeley’s video >>

at finish lineHaeley has athletes covered

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outcomes for Logan womenWhen it comes to all things babies there isn’t much Michelle O’Connor doesn’t know.

The new Midwifery Unit Manger (MUM) at the Logan Maternity and Child Hubs said she had worked for many years as a midwife in a community setting, following women and families through their pregnancies, births and postnatal care.

Michelle said being part of such a wonderful time in a family’s life was a rewarding experience helped by a model of care that had many benefits for women and their families.

“Our vision for the Hubs is that they will provide a unique location and model of care for women who are not accessing our services for a range of reasons,” Michelle said.

“Once we identify these women, we can offer them care as part of a team that is local, culturally relevant, and provides a diverse range of services in one community space.”

Michelle said the team of midwives brought with them a wealth of experience and passion for continuity of care to women and families.

“We join with health professionals at the Hubs to provide an integrated approach to care provision and we are invested in closing gaps that may exist and identifying opportunities for connection and support, providing safe, inclusive and women-centred care,” she said.

“Continuity of midwifery care has many known benefits. Most importantly, women are very satisfied with this kind of care compared with standard care.

“There are also fewer pre-term births, there may be a reduced need for interventions and often we see higher breastfeeding rates.”

Michelle said there was often a high level of trust developed between a woman and her midwife in a continuous relationship and that it was this trust developed in the Hubs, that she hoped would lead to more women in the community accessing care more often.

She said the Logan Maternity and Child Hubs had been developed with a shared vision to improve health outcomes for Logan women and their families in

partnership with Metro South Health and the Queensland Government.

“We are excited about this opportunity to engage with women and care for women and families across our diverse community.”

“The Hubs had been developed

with a shared vision to improve health outcomes”

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2018 Clinic Schedule <

Beaudesert Hospital Flu Vaccinations

Staff wanting the fluvax injection need to present to consult rooms 3 & 4 in the

emergency department between

2pm and 4pm

on the dates listed below

Please ring Paula Cunliffe for further information 5541 9121

Tuesday 10th April

Wednesday 11th April

Monday 16th April

Tuesday 17th April

Monday 23rd April

Tuesday 24th April

Logan Hospital

HCW Influenza Vaccination 2018 Clinic Schedule

Location: Staff Dining Room Building 1, Level 1, Logan Hospital

You may be required to wait for 15 minutes after receiving vaccination for your safety.

General enquiries please call Infection Management - Admin Officer on 3089 6292 Clinical enquiries please call Infection Management Clinical Nurses on 3299 8699

*Beaudesert Hospital staff can arrange vaccinations from 10th April 2018 via Paula Cunliffe Ph. 5541 9121.

Week One

Monday 9th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Tuesday 10th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Wednesday 11th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Thursday 12th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Friday 13th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Week Two

Monday 16th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Tuesday 17th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Wednesday 20th April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Thursday 21st April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Friday 22nd April 8:30 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Week Three

Monday 23rd April 8:00 am – 10:00am 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Tuesday 24th April 8:00 am – 10:00am 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Wednesday 25th April Public Holiday – No clinic

Thursday 26th April 8:00 am – 10:00am 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Friday 27th April 8:00 am – 10:00am 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

From Monday 27th April till Friday 15th June a Mobile Clinic Service will be available

Beaudesert Hospital

more information >>

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Commonweath Games spectacularLogan Hospital patients undergoing rehabilitation caught Games fever last week holding their very own Commonwealth Games event.

Physiotherapist Rachael Bell said the ‘Rehab Games’ gave patients an opportunity to be a part of the festive spirit whilst completing their rehabilitation.

“All the patients and families from rehabilitation and palliative care were invited to participate with approximately 20 patients attending the games as well

as staff from across medical, nursing, clinical services and allied health,” Rachael said.

She said the games were tailored to the specific capabilities of each patient and that all patients participated in at least one game.

“Many patients also helped with preparation activities including making and hanging decorations.

“The games program included opening and closing ceremony songs, welcome to country, Mexican waves,

sideline cheering, basketball free throws, shot put, sit to stand competition, balloon tennis, Wii Fit boxing, word generating game and a mobility relay which included wheelchair users, mobility aid users and walking.”

Rachael said the games benefitted all the patients who were able to to use speech and language practise, mobility and balance training, upper limb retraining, interacting in social environments, cognitive skill practise and an overall feeling of fun, friendly competition, community spirit and inclusiveness.

Don’t miss the inspirational video which has already been viewed over 4200 times!

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Falls Metro South Health

AprilNo Falls

forumOccupational Therapist - Rosemary Kew

www.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet

Logan Hospital

April No Falls is a national campaign to educate about falls prevention and to help patients stay on their feet.

“Falls have a huge impact on whether or not people can manage at home.

“Occupational Therapists can help assess these risks and put safeguards in place in your environment, or provide you with some education on how to be safe in your

environment.”

For information visit

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet/for-professionals/resources-prof

watch the video >>

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y Stay safe at workPreventing electrical shock

from electrical leadsWhen using electrical leads and powered equipment:

• Visually inspect prior to use – don’t use equipment if it has been modified or damaged

• Only plug equipment into socket outlets that are protected by a residual current device (RCD)

• Always turn off the power and unplug the electrical cord from the wall before moving equipment.

• Report electrical incidents immediately to BEMS, WH&S or your Health and Safety Representative

Electrical Safety TIPS• Isolate the area and remove patients/staff• Never move the piece of equipment that has been

damaged or use it again until it is tested• Cover the powerpoint with a sign, so it cannot be

used• Report it immediately to BEMS, WH&S or your HSR

The Risk is RealElectrical safety is something that you should

never take for granted.

• Always unplug equipment from the wall before moving it• Do not place cords where they can be damaged• If you find an electrical plug that is damaged, report it• Electrical safety is everyone’s job, do not leave it for

someone else to report• Report it immediately to BEMS,WH&S or your HSR

and take simple precautions

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Metro South Health“Our Hospital, Our Community” Logan Hospital Emergency Department

I have been a patient here and I was quite scared at the time but I was seen quickly which was reassuring. It was busy and everyone was working really hard. The compassionate team cared for me so well and addressed all my concerns which gave me a lot of confidence in how my own family would be treated.

Sam Peachey Clinical Nurse

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Metro South Health

AprilNo Falls

forumStandard 10 - Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls

When: Thursday, 26 April 2018Time: 11:00am - 12:00pmWhere: Conference Room 1AWho: All staff

(Lunch provided)

www.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet

Logan HospitalQueensland Health

Falls PreventionToolkit

COMPREHENSIVE CARE STANDARD

To prevent falls and keep patients on their feet.  

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Check footwear

Enco

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Review medicines

Enco

urage good nutrition

Review walking aids

Stay On Your Feet®

For more information visitwww.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet

Queensland Health

Falls PreventionToolkit

COMPREHENSIVE CARE STANDARD

To prevent falls and keep patients on their feet.  

M

anage incontinence

Ensu

re access to glasses

Check footwear

Enco

urage physical activity

Review medicines

Enco

urage good nutrition

Review walking aids

Stay On Your Feet®

For more information visitwww.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet

International Nurse’s Day

12 MAY2018

Join your local QNMU branch for an International Nurse’s Day Breakfast at the Meadowbrook Hotel.

Date: 12 May 2018Time: 7:00am - Breakfast (hot/cold buffet)

Venue: Meadowbrook HotelCost: $12 per person

Tickets to be purchased from the Meadowbrook Hotel before 12 May 2018 or contact your local QNMU workplace delegate to group book a table for your work area.

Christine Baxter (MGP) · Angela Fischer (Peri Op) · Nicola Hall (CNC Stroke) · Kathleen McGee · Chris Sherring (Peri op) · June Turner (Endoscopy) · Julia Wilson · Sarah Sheppard · Louise Weston · Karen Shepherd – QNMU Councillor (Maternity)