Tami Photinos, Executive Director, The Prince Charles Hospital
This week, we celebrated the transition of Clinical Support Services back to TPCH with a free staff breakfast. We had a fantastic response from staff and it was great to acknowledge the valuable contribution of these services which support the delivery of great patient care at TPCH. These are some photos from the breakfast.
Executive visits
This week, I had the opportunity to visit our Adult Emergency Department and Cardiology which included the Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Investigations Unit. It was great to be able to see these busy areas in action, and speak with staff about their area’s achievements and challenges. A highlight of my visit was viewing the Catheter Lab’s new radiation protection technology which provides clinicians with more protection and comfort than the current lead aprons, when performing interventional cardiac procedures. A great initiative!
Also this week, our Acting Director Corporate Services, Karen Leighton visited the Food Services team in recognition of their transition back to TPCH, and will be meeting with staff from all of the other Patient Support Services in the coming weeks.
Announcement of returning staff member
Please be advised that Dr Darren Walters will be returning to TPCH to resume his responsibilities as Director of Cardiology from Tuesday 19 April 2022. We welcome Dr Walters back to TPCH. Thank you to Dr George Javorsky for acting in the Director’s role and leading the team and services in providing a high standard of care to the patients of TPCH.
Lua Asi
Staff Profile
This week, we will profile Protective Services Officer, Lua Asi.As a Protective Services Officer, Lua is responsible for the protection of staff, patients, visitors and property on TPCH campus. This involves ensuring the physical safety of people through responding to fire alarms, duress alarms and all codes. Other day-to-day responsibilities include issuing parking infringements, addressing smoking violations and monitoring CCTV footage.Having worked in the role for the last nine years, and the broader security environment since the age of 18, Lua has extensive experience in the field, which he applies to many different situations where protection services are needed. For Lua, the best part of the role is being able to help others, particularly in situations involving challenging patients or visitors, something which he says his physically large stature proves useful. A true team player, Lua believes that many hands make light work, an essential attitude when it comes to working together to keep everyone safe, so they can go home to their families.Outside of work, Lua enjoys swimming at the pool and beach with his family.
TPCH Nursing Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for TPCH’s annual Nursing Excellence Awards. These Awards recognise TPCH nurses who demonstrate exceptional professional leadership and have an impact directly and/or indirectly on patient and client care. These individuals enhance the profession of nursing, display a genuine passion for the profession, and inspire those around them.Categories for nomination:
- Leadership and Management
- Education and Research
- Clinical Practice
- Outstanding Collegial Support (Cheryl Burns Award)
Nominations close on Monday 25 April 2022.
Chris Parker
Shout outs
A big shout out this week to Chris Parker. Chris, who has been a Librarian at TPCH since 1996 will shortly take several months leave with the view to retire following. Chris has led and coordinated the delivery of high quality library services at TPCH for the last 25 years, playing a key role in the development and design of the current library facility. Well done Chris, you’ve been a great asset to TPCH. We wish you all the best.
Another shout out goes to the Café of the Common Good’s Head Chef Matt Fury and his team from the Café kitchen who cooked up a storm for our staff breakfast on Wednesday. Matt was up bright and early, starting work a little after midnight to ensure that our delicious breakfast was ready to go when staff turned up at 7.30am. Well done Matt and team! A fabulous effort!
Kitchen staff of The Café of the Common Good
Today’s quote
‘Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.’ Paul J. Meyer
Tami Photinos
Executive Director