{"id":12679,"date":"2023-01-27T14:02:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T04:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?p=12679"},"modified":"2023-01-31T10:28:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T00:28:36","slug":"ed-tpch-20230127","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-tpch-20230127","title":{"rendered":"Message from TPCH Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div id=\"attachment_4086\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4086\" class=\"wp-image-4086 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/photinos-tami-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tami Photinos\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/300;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tami Photinos, Executive Director, The Prince Charles Hospital<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>In my travels this week, I\u2019ve been noticing many more smiling faces throughout the hospital \u2013 a result of the recent change to mask requirements from the shift to Green in the <a href=\"https:\/\/comms.health.qld.gov.au\/ch\/92002\/jrwss\/6058\/._vIh_FMDBNu6YtmzkiEUZCpkhpcYL8f41_IBaj9.html\">COVID-19\u00a0traffic\u00a0light\u00a0system<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<p>While I acknowledge that masks are still being worn in high-risk clinical areas, and by those staff who choose to do so, it\u2019s great to actually see people\u2019s whole faces again. It has made me feel more connected with staff, and I\u2019m sure many of our patients and visitors feel the same too. And what\u2019s more, it\u2019s nice to see so many more colourful lipsticks around the place. Go lipstick!<\/p>\n<h3>Executive Update<\/h3>\n<p>This week, Director Medical Services, Dr Donna O\u2019Sullivan and I visited Health Information Services (HIS) to check in with staff and chat about their current work priorities. The last four months have been extremely busy for HIS, with the team focusing on supporting extra activity through the hospital. It\u2019s been all hands on deck, so to speak!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><div id=\"attachment_12696\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12696 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-max-yuile.jpg\" alt=\"TPCH HIS staff member Max Yuile is about to retire\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-max-yuile-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-max-yuile-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-max-yuile.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(l to r): Brandon Bishop, Max Yuile, Tami Photinos, Melinda Scott<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12695\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12695\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12695 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-jen-webber.jpg\" alt=\"TPCH HIS staff member Jen Webber is about to retire\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-jen-webber-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-jen-webber-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-his-jen-webber.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(l to r): Melinda Scott, Jen Webber, Tami Photinos, Donna O\u2019Sullivan<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like to give a special shout out to HIS staff members, Jen Webber and Max Yuile who are about to begin their retirement. Jen, who has been a clinical coder for 16 years finished up at TPCH this week. She will be missed by the whole team for her hard work, dedication and supply of lemons.\u00a0 Max has been a Medical Records staff member since 2014, and is well known for his enthusiastic approach, great work ethic and sharp wit. He will retire in early March. Thank you Jen and Max for your wonderful contribution to TPCH and wish you all the best. And thank you to Melinda Scott and the team for having us.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Earlier this week, TPCH\u2019s Heart and Lung Program accommodated a visit by the Executive Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and various senior leaders from St Vincent\u2019s Private Hospital Northside. The purpose of the visit was to look at opportunities for the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute to develop research in clinical cardiac interventions and investigator-initiated research. As a renowned leader in cardiothoracic care, TPCH was pleased to welcome our visitors to undertake a tour of the Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, led by Director Cardiology, Prof Darren Walters who provided an overview of the Lab\u2019s activity, outcomes and various research activities. A big thanks to Darren Walters and Margaret Cousins for taking the time to support this visit; we appreciate how busy the Cath Lab team is.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12684\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12684 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-cadiac-cath-lab.jpg\" alt=\"Touring the Cardiac Cath Lab at TPCH\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-cadiac-cath-lab-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-cadiac-cath-lab-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-cadiac-cath-lab.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Touring the Cardiac Cath Lab<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>While here, our visitors also had the opportunity to view our new ICU of the Future which will shortly receive its first patients. Our visitors were extremely impressed by the new space, especially interested in the research undertaken by the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) and Adult Intensive Care Service to support such an innovation. While in the ICU, the group was joined by CCRG researchers,\u00a0 Jacky Suen and Gianluigi Li Bassi who gave a brief overview of some of the CCRG\u2019s other progressive work. Thank you to Dr Jayshree Lavana and Leanne Parsons for supporting the visit to the ICU. Overall, a very informative and valuable learning experience for everyone!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12687\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12687\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12687 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-future-icu.jpg\" alt=\"Visiting the ICU of the Future at TPCH\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-future-icu-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-future-icu-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-future-icu.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting the ICU of the Future<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>This morning I popped in to see our busy Switchboard team. While it was obviously difficult to chat to everyone, because the phones kept ringing, it was great to touch base and see our fantastic Switchboard operators in action. Keep up the great work team!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12689\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12689\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12689 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-switchboard-visit.jpg\" alt=\"Switchboard visit at TPCH\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-switchboard-visit-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-switchboard-visit-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-switchboard-visit.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Switchboard visit<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Following Switch, I went to the Paul Zimmerman Close Observation Unit where I met with members of the multidisciplinary team and patient Phil, who was happy to receive a visit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12691\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12691\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12691 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-zimmerman-close-obs.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Zimmerman Close Observation Unit visit at TPCH\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-zimmerman-close-obs-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-zimmerman-close-obs-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-zimmerman-close-obs.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paul Zimmerman Close Observation Unit visit<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><div id=\"attachment_12692\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12692\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12692 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-physio-kian-alexander.jpg\" alt=\"Tami Photinos, Wayne Mahon and Kian Alexander at TPCH\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-physio-kian-alexander-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-physio-kian-alexander.jpg 199w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 199px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 199\/300;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(l to r): Tami Photinos, Wayne Mahon and Kian Alexander<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During my travels, I also met patient Wayne Mahon who was doing his walk test with physiotherapist, Kian Alexander. Wayne told me he was hoping to get home soon, on home oxygen. Interestingly, Wayne\u2019s wife is a former nurse and his daughter is studying nursing at the University of Queensland. It was good to hear that Wayne was very happy with the care he has received at TPCH. We wish him all the best.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><div id=\"attachment_12693\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12693\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12693 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-lung-trans-faye-noble.jpg\" alt=\"Liz Pardede, Russell Noble, Faye Noble, Tami Photinos at TPCH\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-lung-trans-faye-noble-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-lung-trans-faye-noble.jpg 199w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 199px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 199\/300;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(l to r): Liz Pardede, Russell Noble, Faye Noble, Tami Photinos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I also had the opportunity to meet with lung transplant patient Faye Noble and her husband Russell in the Thoracic Ward. Faye is very well known to our hospital and is very thankful that TPCH is part of her continuing health care journey. Even though Faye has had her challenges, she was happy to have a good chat with us and was glad we fixed up her hair for the photo at her request (we can all understand that!).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h3>Change to TPCH Cancer Care Services governance<\/h3>\n<p>From 1 February 2023, governance of same day Cancer Care Services at TPCH including Medical Oncology, Haematology (malignant and non-malignant), Radiation Oncology and Cancer Pharmacy will be integrated with RBWH Cancer Care Services.\u00a0 Additionally, Haematology (including infusions) and Radiation Oncology outpatient clinics will relocate into TPCH Cancer Care Services in Building 6.\u00a0 The service will be renamed \u201cMetro North Cancer Care Services \u2013 The Prince Charles Hospital site.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This change is occurring to\u00a0support the continued delivery of high quality patient care as the service continues to grow. \u00a0Integrating with the RBWH will provide the infrastructure needed to support increased opportunities for staff training, education, and backfill.<\/p>\n<p>Patients\u00a0who currently receive care on TPCH campus will continue to come to TPCH for their care, however they will all be managed by the\u00a0Metro North-TPCH Cancer Care Services in Building 6, and receive a new RBWH UR number that will appear on all related correspondence and information systems. There will also be no change to overnight inpatient care of cancer patients at TPCH, including support from cancer care clinicians.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please contact\u00a0Kim\u00a0Gasson, Senior Project Officer via email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Kim.Gasson@health.qld.gov.au\">Kim.Gasson@health.qld.gov.au<\/a>\u00a0or phone&nbsp;3646&nbsp;5588 or Peter McGuire, Program Manager via email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Peter.Mcguire@health.qld.gov.au\">Peter.Mcguire@health.qld.gov.au<\/a> or phone&nbsp;3646&nbsp;0487.<\/p>\n<h3>FAST FACTS<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12697\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12697\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12697 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-anaesthetics-dept-team.jpg\" alt=\"TPCH Anaesthetics Department team\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-anaesthetics-dept-team-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-anaesthetics-dept-team-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-anaesthetics-dept-team.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some members of the Anaesthetics Department team<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This week we will focus on the Anaesthetics Department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know?:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Anaesthetic Department team comprises over 40 Anaesthesiologists, 40 Anaesthetic Allied Health Practitioners and 7 Perfusionists.<\/li>\n<li>The department provides procedural support to approximately 9,500 surgical cases each year, across the full range of surgical specialties general, vascular surgery, urology, cardiothoracic and plastics.<\/li>\n<li>It also supports an additional 9,000 non-surgical cases within gastroenterology, cardiology, mental health and medical imaging.<\/li>\n<li>Each year, around 2,500 patients visit the Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic which supports patient optimisation as well as education for more complex cases such as joint replacements<\/li>\n<li>The department coordinates an Acute Pain Management Service which undertakes around 3,500 inpatient assessments each year to support patients with acute post-surgical pain and individuals with chronic pain disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Anaesthesiology is the largest area of specialty medicine in Australia.\u00a0 There are more anaesthesiologists in Australia than any other group of doctors except General Practitioners.<\/li>\n<li>Anaesthetics plays a significant role in TPCH\u2019s Drugs and Therapeutics, and Blood Management Committees, as well as in various Statewide clinical networks such as SWAPNET (Statewide Anaesthetic and Perioperative Network)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The department is involved in multiple research projects relating to Prehabilitation (optimising unwell patients for surgery), blood management and medical education.<\/p>\n<h3>Staff Profile<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12698\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12698\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12698 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-profile-cory-quinlan.jpg\" alt=\"Physiotherapy graduate, Corey Quinlan at TPCH\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-profile-cory-quinlan-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-profile-cory-quinlan.jpg 199w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 199px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 199\/300;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Corey Quinlan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This week we will profile Physiotherapy graduate, Corey Quinlan.<\/p>\n<p>Corey, who is a proud Kalkadoon man, joined TPCH as the 2020 AFL SportsReady Indigenous Cadet, where he worked as a physiotherapist assistant across many wards, equipping him with the necessary knowledge and skills for the transition to his current role.<\/p>\n<p>Corey\u2019s role involves working with patients in the Thoracic Ward to improve their ventilation, airway clearance and mobility. He enjoys connecting with patients, listening to their concerns and helping them achieve their healthcare goals, to make progress in their journey.<\/p>\n<p>Corey\u2019s passion for physiotherapy stems from growing up in Mount Isa where Indigenous health pathways where limited. Not having certain opportunities fuelled his desire to learn and help vulnerable members of the community.\u00a0He values working with a supportive team to help deliver meaningful, compassionate, and professional services for patients at TPCH.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work, Corey enjoys playing football, touch ruby league, spending time with friends and exploring new places with his family.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3>Shout out<\/h3>\n<p>This week\u2019s shout out goes to Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU), Margaret Cousins who retires after today. As NUM of the CIU since 2005, Margaret has successfully helped nurture and lead the CIU\/Catheter Lab team, which supports a busy tertiary service nationally and internationally renowned for its excellent care standards and outcomes. Known as a quiet achiever, Margaret diligently supports staff and colleagues in the pursuit of excellent in patient care, showing compassion and care. She is a strong patient advocate, always using a common-sense approach to ensure patient needs are at forefront of CIU care. Her commitment to the service is resolute, and she will be greatly missed by the colleagues, multidisciplinary team and staff she has worked with and supported over the past 25 years at TPCH. We thank Margaret for her contribution to TPCH and wish her all the best in her retirement.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12699\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12699\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12699 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-shoutout-marg-cousins.jpg\" alt=\"TPCH Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU), Margaret Cousins\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-shoutout-marg-cousins-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-shoutout-marg-cousins-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-shoutout-marg-cousins.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(l to r): Margaret Porra, Margaret Cousins, Sue Bullock, Tami Photinos<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><div id=\"attachment_12700\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12700\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12700 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-pharm-terri-morgan.jpg\" alt=\"TPCH Pharmacist Terri Morgan\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-pharm-terri-morgan-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/tpch-pharm-terri-morgan.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/300;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terri Morgan and daughter Charlotte in front of the artwork<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The other shout out this week goes to pharmacist Terri Morgan and her daughter Charlotte who organised for some prep students at Charlotte\u2019s school to create some stories and pictures to put on the walls of our Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Ward. The students\u2019 efforts have brought great joy to the patients who read the stories while doing their walks with the physiotherapists and therapy assistants. Thank you to Charlotte and the prep students at Nundah State School for taking the time to help brighten up the hospital for our patients. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and hard work.<\/p>\n<h3>Today\u2019s quote<\/h3>\n<p>\u2018Reflection is one of the most underused yet powerful tools for success \u2013 <em>Richard Carlson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tami.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In my travels this week, I\u2019ve been noticing many more smiling faces throughout the hospital \u2013 a result of the recent change to mask requirements from the shift to Green in the COVID-19 traffic light system. 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