Glynis Schultz, Executive Director
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In 2023, we are taking some very important and exciting steps to prepare Home Hospital services for future demand and sustainability.
We have developed the Home Hospital Future QHEPSs site to provide important information and updates for staff as we actively improve the stream and deliver on the findings of a broad review of Home Hospital services which occurred in early 2023.
This site outlines details of those findings, our phased approach, upcoming steps and consultation activity as we undertake a body of work over the next 12 months to carefully consider all the recommendations of the review for Home Hospital services.
Home Hospital Future – All you need to know!
COH Volunteer Program Compliment – Glenn Ellis
| While Glenn Ellis has been a Community and Oral Health (COH) volunteer for only a short time, the appreciation being expressed by our patients and staff has been coming thick and fast.
“I have been a patient in the Rehabilitation Unit for around 11 weeks, and I was introduced to volunteer Glenn about six weeks ago. “Glenn introduced himself and explained the purpose of his role as a volunteer and made me feel immediately comfortable. “From the time I met Glenn, I had something to look forward to. I looked forward to having Glenn visit me on Monday mornings. “I also had the opportunity to have an outing from the ward to the Sandgate and Districts Men’s Shed, which I thoroughly enjoyed. This opportunity was a ‘huge plus’ as it provided me with opportunity to better myself. “I have a background as a builder, so I felt I could also add value and could contribute to what the Men’s Shed offers. “Volunteers like Glenn are essential and provide good value to the care provided. Having someone to engage with face-to-face is extremely beneficial for people’s health and wellbeing. “Glenn is a great representative to your service, and you are extremely lucky to have such a professional volunteer onboard. Glenn’s weekly visits were of great value and benefit to me.” If you know someone who would be a great volunteer please email COH-Volunteers@health.qld.gov.au. |
Join the COH Reconciliation Action Group
Community and Oral Health are inviting new members interested in joining our COH Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group.
We are seeking staff who are committed and interested in reconciliation and developing stronger relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and how such relationships can be a positive force for changing the culture, work practices and core business of COH.
The COH Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group drives the development of a Stretch RAP within the context of COH core business and Reconciliation Australia’s RAP framework.
It is intended that the working group will meet bi-monthly, commencing August 31 and members are required to be present for at least 90 percent of the meetings/workshops.
Please email your interest in being a member by Friday 18 August to Vaughan Travers (Administration Support Officer) vaughan.travers@health.qld.gov.au.
Rapid access having remarkable success
The Rapid Access to Community Care (RACC) service is having remarkable success supporting chronically ill elderly patients stay at home and out of hospital.
The service, which assesses patients in the home so referrals to community or home support services can be fast tracked, has assisted around 400 adult patients who have experienced significant deterioration in their chronic disease or illness since the beginning of the year.
Assessments are being conducted within 24 hours of a referral, and the RACC team will provide a comprehensive assessment of health, functional capabilities and the ongoing support needs of the patient.
So far, close to 150 GP practices in Brisbane North have engaged the service.
Congratulations to the team and everyone behind the scenes who are making this service such a great success!
Quote to ponder
“It’s not how much we give, but how much we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa
Glynis.