{"id":17409,"date":"2023-10-13T10:33:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T00:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?p=17409"},"modified":"2023-11-22T12:17:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T02:17:31","slug":"ed-stars-20231013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars-20231013","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Acting Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dale

Dale Dally-Watkins, Acting Executive Director<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Allied

Allied Health Professions Day 2023: Stronger Together<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Allied Health Professions\u00a0Day<\/h3>\n

Tomorrow,\u00a0Saturday 14\u00a0October is Allied Health Professions Day. The theme for 2023 is \u2018Stronger together\u2019, highlighting\u00a0the benefits of multidisciplinary team-based care. This theme is a fitting one for STARS where we have so many different allied heath professionals working together, particularly in the rehabilitation space. I would like to personally thank all the allied health professionals who work at STARS for the amazing work they do every day for our patients.<\/p>\n

\"Staff

Staff launching Shatter the Stigma campaign at the Oral Health Centre (left) and STARS (right).<\/p><\/div>\n

Shatter the Stigma launch<\/h3>\n

This week Metro North launched the Shatter the Stigma campaign as part of Mental Health Week. Shatter the Stigma raises awareness of the negative impact that stigma relating to mental illness and problematic alcohol and drug use has on individuals, their families, and their recovery.<\/p>\n

Staff from STARS and the Oral Health Centre were involved in raising awareness of the campaign at display stands across the week. People were able to find out more about the campaign, write a pledge, enjoy a cupcake or take home a stress ball. Thank you to everyone involved in launching this important campaign. For more information
\nsee the Shatter the Stigma QHEPS page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Post-OperativePost-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) goes live<\/h3>\n

STARS have implemented a post-operative telehealth pathway for patients who are discharged and have any post-operative concerns or questions. The service aims to improve patient access to care following their procedure and avoid presentations to Metro North Emergency Departments. All post-operative patients (excluding Ophthalmology & Plastics) discharged from STARS are eligible to access the Service within 30 days of their procedure date. PODSS will be trialled until 22 December 2023.<\/p>\n

PODSS operates Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 3:30pm.<\/p>\n

After Hours support via Surgery RMO.\u00a0Staff are encouraged to engage with PODSS CNCs and utilise provided educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0For further information, please contact the PODSS CNC’s via 0439 458 088 or email STARS_PODSS@health.qld.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Welcome Professor Peter Reher<\/h3>\n

\"PortraitProfessor Peter Reher\u00a0<\/strong>has been appointed as Director of the Oral Health Alliance, a partnership between The University of Queensland\u2019s\u00a0School of Dentistry<\/a>\u00a0and Metro North. Peter is a Professor in Oral Surgery, completing his Master in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) in Brazil and later his PhD at the Eastman Dental Institute in London. In the early stages of his career, Peter was heavily involved in the management of very complex maxillofacial trauma and the management of cleft lip and palate patients. Here in Australia, he has been working in the area of oral surgery, including dental implants. Peter\u2019s vision for the Oral Health Alliance is \u201ceveryone working together to achieve excellence in delivering dental services, preparing a safe next generation of dentists and reinforcing its research potential and outputs<\/em>.\u201d Please show Peter a warm welcome to STARS.<\/p>\n

Cupcake Competition and Bake Sale<\/h3>\n

A reminder we are holding our Cupcake Competition and Bake Sale, next Wednesday 18 October 2023<\/strong>. There will be two categories you can enter, Best Tasting and Best Decorated cupcake (theme ‘Celestial’). If you don\u2019t feel your cupcakes are award-winning, you can still donate cupcakes for the Bake Sale. The Bake Sale will take place on the Level 7 Balcony from 11.30am-12.30pm with cupcakes on sale for $4 each. All proceeds from the Bake Sale will go to the Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital Foundation. For more information and to nominate, see the competition guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Student and Educator Showcase<\/h3>\n

Last Friday we held our 2023 Student and Educator Showcase event where we recognised the outstanding individuals who demonstrated dedication and excellence in their respective fields. Congratulations to all our winners.<\/p>\n

Students of the Year<\/p>\n