{"id":16200,"date":"2023-09-01T02:55:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?p=16200"},"modified":"2023-09-05T13:57:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T03:57:58","slug":"ed-ckw-20230901","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-ckw-20230901","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Acting Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Adj.

Adj. Prof. Alanna Geary, Acting Executive Director<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Caboolture

Caboolture Satellite Hospital physiotherapy<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Community awareness of the Caboolture Satellite Hospital Minor Injury and Illness Clinic continues to grow as the number of patient admissions reaches 40 to 50 per day, with some days being as high as 60 presentations.<\/h4>\n

This is a bigger number than was anticipated when the service modelling was undertaken but well done to everyone who is providing great service to the community.<\/p>\n

The multidisciplinary model, which underpins the service delivery, ensures that patients requiring urgent care are seen quickly and efficiently with the triage process recognising the treatment urgency and guiding the treatment pathway.<\/p>\n

As this lovely weather supports the sporting season, several young people have presented with musculoskeletal injuries and it\u2019s great to see the physio team involved as an intrinsic part of this multidisciplinary model.<\/p>\n

Recently, a teenager presented with hip pain. After being triaged and reviewed by the nursing team, he was then assessed by the doctor and x-rays were ordered. The physiotherapy team reviewed the x-rays and noted an avulsion fracture of his hip – where a small piece of bone had separated from the main bone.<\/p>\n

This collaborative teamwork meant the patient was seen and diagnosed as quickly as possible and the correct follow-up care through the Metro North orthopaedic team could be planned.<\/p>\n

As a result, patient care and outcomes were improved as an agreed treatment plan was developed. The result also demonstrates the respect, trust and skill levels which exists within the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic team. Well done everyone!<\/p>\n

Welcome aboard!<\/h3>\n

Several new staff have joined the Caboolture Satellite Hospital Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services recently.<\/p>\n

Welcome to Stephanie Archibald, who has been appointed to the role of the Community Engagement Officer (Female). Stephanie is Bigambu\/Gamilaroi woman and previously worked as a Ngarrama midwife at Caboolture Hospital and CKW Directorate Fit Testing Coordinator.<\/p>\n

Karen Mitchell has been appointed to the role of Nurse Navigator. Karen is a Wiradjuri women and has worked in Indigenous Health for many years as a Care Coordinator with IUIH and ATSICHS Brisbane.<\/p>\n

Karen is looking forward to working in the Nurse Navigator role to ensure Mob get referred and linked in to access health care meeting the community\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

Raelene Heness who has been appointed to the role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker. Raelene is a proud Gunngari woman and previously worked as a Senior Mental Health Worker with the Mental Health Homeless Health Outreach Team.<\/p>\n

\"2023<\/strong>2023 CKW Research Symposium – call for presentations<\/h3>\n

The 2023 CKW Research Symposium will be held at the Caboolture Hospital Education and Skills Centre and online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 17 October from 9am to 1pm.<\/p>\n

The Symposium will include research and quality improvement presentations and posters from the current and previous year, culminating in a keynote address by A\/Prof Dylan Flaws.<\/p>\n

Presentations are invited from staff, collaborators, and students on:<\/p>\n