{"id":17653,"date":"2023-10-27T14:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T04:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?p=17653"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:52:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T01:52:41","slug":"ed-stars-20231027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars-20231027","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Acting 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_12481\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12481\" class=\"wp-image-12481 size-fusion-200 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/stars-dale-dally-watkins-200x299.jpg\" alt=\"Dale Dally-Watkins, Acting Executive Director, STARS\" width=\"200\" height=\"299\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/stars-dale-dally-watkins-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/stars-dale-dally-watkins-200x299.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/stars-dale-dally-watkins-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/stars-dale-dally-watkins.jpg 214w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/299;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dale Dally-Watkins, Acting Executive Director<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Staff Excellence Awards nominations open<\/h3>\n<p>Nominations for the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards are now open. If you would like to <a href=\"https:\/\/comms.health.qld.gov.au\/ch\/92002\/18qhvm\/10174\/SKb4U1tlT5VfD9Ccc3d1MovszBgz7Wyry_I2cGWv.html\">nominate<\/a> an individual or a team, send in your nomination before Monday 13 November. The ceremony will be held on Friday\u00a015 December. The categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellence in Integrated Care<\/li>\n<li>Excellence in Performance<\/li>\n<li>Excellence in Training and Education<\/li>\n<li>First Nations Staff<\/li>\n<li>Improving First Nations Health<\/li>\n<li>Innovation<\/li>\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<li>People Focus<\/li>\n<li>Values in Action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Occupational Violence Prevention forum<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/comms.health.qld.gov.au\/ch\/92002\/18qhvm\/10219\/SKb4U1tlT5VfD9Ccc3d1JQFgRxohSb2SH.zVCAkI.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18100 size-fusion-600 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/mn-ovp-forum-advert-1-600x185.jpg\" alt=\"Metro North Occupational Violence Prevention Forum advertisement for 9 November 2023\" width=\"600\" height=\"185\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/mn-ovp-forum-advert-1-200x62.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/mn-ovp-forum-advert-1-266x82.jpg 266w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/mn-ovp-forum-advert-1-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/mn-ovp-forum-advert-1-400x123.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/mn-ovp-forum-advert-1-600x185.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/mn-ovp-forum-advert-1.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/185;\" \/><\/a>Safety at the hospital is everyone\u2019s responsibility. Metro North is calling for staff members from all areas to attend the Metro North Occupational Violence Prevention Forum on Thursday 9 November, 12-4pm at Eatons Hill Hotel. The forum will discuss the renewed approach to occupational violence prevention across our health service and provide a deeper understanding of how we can better support our colleagues. The forum will also be an opportunity to workshop new ideas to prevent future occupational violence. To participate, nominate below.<\/p>\n<h3>STARS Cupcake Competition and Bake Sale<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18102 size-fusion-200 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-taste-1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Apala Seeto\u2019s winning entry for Best Tasting cupcakes\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-taste-1-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-taste-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-taste-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-taste-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-taste-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-taste-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-fusion-200 wp-image-18103 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Alison Pickering\u2019s winning entries for Best Decorated cupcakes\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-2-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-2.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-fusion-200 wp-image-18104 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Alison Pickering\u2019s winning entries for Best Decorated cupcakes\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-1-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-cupcake-comp-alisonp-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/>Last week, we held our Cupcake Competition and Bake Sale. There were some amazing, creative and delicious entries from our very talented staff. The winners of the Best Decorated competition were Alison Pickering (1st), Roxanne Edwards-McGuire (2nd) and Abrianna Edmans (3rd). The winners of the Best Tasting competition were Apala Seeto (1st), Roxanne Edwards McGuire (2nd) and Kirsten Braun (3rd).<\/p>\n<p>The Bake Sale was a huge success with over $500 raised for the RBWH Foundation. Thank you to staff who baked cupcakes and made a purchase on the day, to our judges, Tamsin Mahoney, Ben Hackwood, Steph Miller and Simone Garske and to the RBWH Foundation and the STARS Staff Council for providing the competition prizes.<\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18105 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-hand-hygiene-awards-oct23-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Hygiene award winners at STARS\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-hand-hygiene-awards-oct23-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-hand-hygiene-awards-oct23-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-hand-hygiene-awards-oct23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-hand-hygiene-awards-oct23-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-hand-hygiene-awards-oct23.jpg 600w\" 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;\" \/>Left and middle -Alison Pickering\u2019s winning entries for Best Decorated<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Right &#8211;\u00a0Apala Seeto\u2019s winning entry for Best Tasting.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Hand Hygiene Quarterly Awards<\/h3>\n<p>A big congratulations to the winners of our recent Hand Hygiene awards. The clinical area winner this quarter goes to 4A, sitting close to 95% compliance.<\/p>\n<p>Our auditors do a great job every single quarter. Thank you for all your hard work!\u00a0 Our winner for auditor of the quarter is Rhea Majaducon, 4A with highly commended going to Maritess Alberto, 6B and Lynette Grubwinkler, Theatre.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18106 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-internat-infection-prevention-week23-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Members of PACI at display stand during International Infection Prevention Week 2023\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-internat-infection-prevention-week23-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-internat-infection-prevention-week23-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-internat-infection-prevention-week23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-internat-infection-prevention-week23-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-internat-infection-prevention-week23.jpg 600w\" 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;\" \/>International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2023<\/h3>\n<p>Thank you to all the members of PACI who were able to come on down to participate and support IIPW this week at the stand on Level 3. We had a fantastic participation in the games, \u201cMatch the swab stick to the disease\u201d, \u201cWhat disease am I?\u201d and word jumble. All participants went in the draw to win a $30.00 movie voucher. A big congratulations to Dr Sarah Anderson (who sits on our committee) and Adrianne Makatu, Procedural outpatients.<\/p>\n<h3>Have your Say Manager\u2019s support<\/h3>\n<p>Managers who are looking for additional support with their Have Your Say survey results and action plans can attend one of the upcoming Manager Support Sessions, hosted by the Culture, Engagement and Wellbeing Team. Before attending these sessions<br \/>\nparticipants are advised to ensure they have<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Received and read their report &#8211; come to the session being able to discuss their &#8216;first impressions&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Completed HYS Accreditation TMS &#8211; Two parts. Preparing for the HYS Survey and What Does the Data Mean?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tuesday 14 November 2023<br \/>\n2.00-3.00pm<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/comms.health.qld.gov.au\/ch\/92002\/18qhvm\/10209\/SKb4U1tlT5VfD9Ccc3d1JIECkHfbUeDB611R3DkC.html\">Microsoft Teams meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18108 size-fusion-400 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-ot-staff-400x197.jpg\" alt=\"Occupational Therapists at STARS\" width=\"400\" height=\"197\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-ot-staff-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-ot-staff-266x131.jpg 266w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-ot-staff-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-ot-staff-400x197.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-ot-staff.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/197;\" \/>Thursday 16 November 2023<br \/>\n2.00-3.00pm<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/comms.health.qld.gov.au\/ch\/92002\/18qhvm\/10210\/SKb4U1tlT5VfD9Ccc3d1riq473BHrI3PW6YUXB_J.html\">Microsoft Teams meeting\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Occupational Therapy Week (23-29 October)<\/h3>\n<p>Happy Occupational Therapy Week to all the OTs at STARS. Our OTs play an important role at STARS, helping patients resume activities that \u2018occupy\u2019 a person\u2019s daily life, which encompasses \u2018rehabbing\u2019 the whole person. The week was celebrated with a number of fun activities at STARS and also a Metro North-wide staff lunch with OTs from Caboolture, TPCH, STARS, RBWH and COH.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18109 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"STARS Operational Services staff at BBQ\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-2.jpg 600w\" 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;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18110 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"STARS Operational Services staff at BBQ\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-operational-services-bbq-1.jpg 600w\" 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;\" \/>Operational Services BBQ sessions<\/h3>\n<p>Last Friday, two BBQ sessions were organised to celebrate Operational Services Month at STARS, including members of our Patient Food Services, Patient Support Services, Security Services, Waste Management, and Imprest Services. A big thanks to Kiran Paul and Bibin Kurian for coordinating, and also to numerous Operational and Clinical team members for supporting such a great event.<\/p>\n<h3>Visit from Shenzhen delegates<\/h3>\n<p>On Tuesday, STARS hosted a visit from 23 health delegates from Shenzhen, China, facilitated by Associated Professor Clair Sullivan, Director Queensland Digital Health Centre (UQ). The visit was part of an international outreach program to foster clinical connections and education opportunities.\u00a0The delegates were very impressed by the architecture and features of the STARS facility and the level of patient care provided, particularly in the rehabilitation space. One of the delegates said that it would be his dream to work in such a facility! Hosting the Shenzhen delegates was a wonderful reminder of what an amazing place STARS is to work. Thank you to everyone who helped facilitate this visit.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-fusion-400 wp-image-18111 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023-400x225.jpg\" alt=\"STARS Christmas Decorating Contest 2023 advertisement\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023-266x150.jpg 266w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/stars-xmas-decoration-contest-ad-2023.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\" \/>Acting Executive Director role<\/h3>\n<p>I will be taking leave from today, returning on Monday 4 December. During this time Geoff Grima will be in the Acting Executive Director role. Please make him feel welcome.<\/p>\n<h3>Christmas decorating comp<\/h3>\n<p>Christmas is just around the corner and so is our annual Christmas Decorating Competition. The 2023 theme is \u201cTropical\u201d, as chosen by last year\u2019s winner, Day Surgery. We can\u2019t wait to see everyone\u2019s interpretations of the theme. Look out for more details in a future staff bulletin.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong>Dale.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nominations for the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards are now open. If you would like to nominate an individual or a team, send in your nomination before Monday 13 November. 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