In a previous update I congratulated the finalists of the 2021 Staff Excellence Awards with the promise of sharing the details of the winners. It is my pleasure to acknowledge and congratulate the following individuals and teams in their commitment to our Values in Action:
People Focus
Winner: Surgical Ambassadors: Our Heroes
Highly Commended: Benjamin Dougherty, Metro North Mental Health
Innovation
Winner: The Development of a 3D Interactive Animation to Improve the Teaching of Shoulder Dystocia Obstetric Emergency, CSDS
Highly Commended: Accelerated Arthroplasty Program, STARS
Excellence in Integrated Care
Winner: Melanie Carter, Metro North Medicine Stream
Highly Commended: Shaynee Stanyon, Metro North Mental Health
Excellence in Training and Education
Winner: Development of decision aids to support mainstreaming of genomic testing in renal medicine
Highly Commended: Metro North Certified Health Informatician Australasia Program
Values in Action
Winner: Patrick Bazeley, Clinical Skills Development Service
Highly Commended: Aimee Brooks, Caboolture Hospital
Excellence in Performance
Winner: Psychosocial Treatment Teams Model of Care, Metro North Mental Health
Highly Commended: Ila Stuer, STARS
Leadership
Winner: Perioperative Services, STARS
Highly Commended: Heart Failure Service, The Prince Charles Hospital
Chief Executive’s Award
Winner: Aaron Suthers, Legal Services, Metro North Health
I was highly impressed by the achievement of our mental health and alcohol and drug service staff – one winner and two highly commended award recipients out of a total of 15 awards. A number of Metro North Mental Health staff attended the presentation event to share in the success of their colleagues and look forward to seeing even more Mental Health representation enjoying the celebrations next year.