Helen Boocock, Executive Director

Morning tea celebration

Photos from the Administrative Professionals’ Day

Administrative Professionals’ Day

Today is Administrative Professionals’ Day where we recognise all the staff who perform administrative duties at STARS from ESO/ASOs, administration officers, receptionists, bookings staff, ward clerks, trust officers, revenue officer and SAOs. Too often these roles go underappreciated but without them our work at STARS would certainly not go as smoothly. On behalf of all the staff at STARS I would like to thank our administrative staff for their professionalism and dedication.

STARS Celebration Day Friday 19 May

I’m pleased to provide more details for STARS Celebration Day. We will kick off the day with a free staff breakfast from 6.30-8.30am. Come and get a brekky burger or croissant on Level 3 mezzanine. Following on at 10.00am we will have an official morning tea to celebrate all that we have achieved at STARS since its opening. I hope you can all join us for the celebrations.

Flu vaccinations

This week I attended STARS’ flu vaccination clinic to get my annual flu shot. I encourage all staff to do the same – it only takes a few minutes and ensures that we protect ourselves, our families and our patients from the flu this flu season. STARS’ flu clinic is located on Level 1, Education Centre. You don’t need to book, just bring your Medicare care with you. It is also a good time of year to check that your COVID-19 vaccination is also up to date. If it has been six months or more since your last one, you can get a COVID-19 booster from your doctor or local pharmacy.

Short notice accreditation

Metro North’s vidcast series on providing kind, safe, and inclusive quality care every day continues next week with Chief Executive Jackie Hanson, Chief Allied Health Practitioner Mark Butterworth and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary to talk about short notice-accreditation and Standard Five – Comprehensive Care.

Thursday 11 May from 10.30am (Join the vidcast)

Next month you can join Chief Executive Jackie Hanson and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary for a vidcast on recognising and responding to acute deterioration.

Thursday 1 June from 10.30am (Join the vidcast)

​If you missed any of the vidcasts on short notice accreditation, they’re available for viewing anytime on QHEPS.

International Nurses Day celebrations Friday 12 May

To celebrate International Nurses Day we are holding a STARS’ Nursing Trivia Competition next Friday 12 May 2023. To participate, register your team by 5pm next Tuesday, 9 May. The competition will again take place on Teams. Everyone is also invited to celebrate the day with cake at 10.00am on Level 3.  

Kind regards,

Helen.