Louise O’Riordan, Acting Executive Director
The Christmas Wellness Fair.
Our Staff Wellness Working Group and REDDY Fun and Fitness have capped off the year with another great initiative – the Christmas Wellness Fair.
The event was held in the ZEN Den on Tuesday, with around 400 hospital staff participating throughout the morning. Those who joined the fun shared about 600 cupcakes, slushies, and a good amount of fresh popcorn.Thanks again to everyone involved and the event’s sponsors QSuper, part of Australian Retirement Trust, and Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital.
Heatwave conditions
Redcliffe and much of South East Queensland is experiencing a heatwave today and over the weekend. Everyone needs to:
- stay hydrated by drinking 2-3L of water a day.
- Slip, slop, slap, seek and slide when outside, such as walking to and from your vehicle.
- Watch out for early signs of heat stress.
More information about heatwave precautions is available on the Queensland Health website. The risk of heat-related illness is very real, and the weather conditions mean that anyone working outdoors or travelling for work needs to pay special attention to their safety and well-being. There is a Heatwave workplace guideline for employees and a First Aid Fact Sheet available to support staff wellness on the staff extranet. In these hot conditions, staff who are smokers must also take extra care to ensure they are not accidentally starting fires in gardens or on footpath areas in or near the hospital.
#IamRedcliffe Team of the Month
We presented our last #IamRedcliffe Team of the Month for 2023 at our Staff Forum on Thursday. Congratulations again to both Kate Burton, and to the ambulatory outpatient administration team on receiving the award for November. There were nine other nominees for the award, including Laura Smith, the medical imaging administration team, 4 East ward clerks Michelle Von Dohren and Veronica Beattie, the gardening team, Finance OPD billing, our anaesthetic registrars, the paediatrics team, the paediatric phlebotomy team, and Joe Fiorello. Nominations for the December award close tonight and will be awarded at our first Staff Forum next year.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
All the donations, gifts, and hampers put together by hospital teams and work areas have now been collected by St Vincent de Paul to be delivered to families who need a hand to celebrate a brighter Christmas.This year, we helped more than sixty families.Thank you again to REDDY Fun and Fitness and Facility Services for helping coordinate the Appeal again this year.
Medical Awards
This week we also presented our Redcliffe Hospital Medical Awards, which recognise clinical excellence, dedication to medical education, and outstanding performance among our medical officers.Congratulations to Dr Brett Landine, who received the Director of Medical Education’s Leadership Award for 2023.Other award winners included:
Registrar Award for Most Valued Junior Doctor
Intern – Dr Rebecca MarshallJunior House Officer – Dr Meg WelshSenior House Officer – Dr Ammar FadelConsultant Award for Clinical ExcellenceIntern – Dr Tegan GoodallJunior House Officer – Dr Caitlin SorourSenior House Officer – Dr Eimear Higgins
Most Valued RegistrarDr Alvin Khuu
Best Clinical TeacherRegistrar/Principal House Officer – Dr Sarah Cranney and Dr Ejuin WooConsultant – Dr James Macdonald.
Lastly this week, a reminder that everyone is invited to join our #IamRedcliffe Christmas Morning Tea in the Staff Courtyard next Wednesday from 9am.
I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Louise.