{"id":18022,"date":"2023-11-24T13:27:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T03:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?p=18022"},"modified":"2023-12-06T21:49:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:49:11","slug":"ed-ckw-20231124","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-ckw-20231124","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Acting Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Adj. Prof. Alanna Geary, Acting Executive Director<\/p><\/div>\n

The Health Minister has issued a Ministerial Direction<\/a> that requires sexual assault victims presenting at Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department (and others across Queensland that are listed in the Direction) to be seen within 10 minutes of presenting.<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s the first time a Ministerial Direction has been issued and reinforces a strong commitment to providing timely and trauma-informed care to victims of sexual assault. Comprehensive resources and training<\/a> are available.<\/p>\n

While the Direction does not specifically mention Kilcoy Hospital\u2019s Emergency Department, any person who presents with a history consistent with sexual assault should be started on a trauma informed care pathway, including arranging a specialist examination that is appropriate to the scenario and the patient\u2019s wishes.<\/p>\n

We will continue to work with Metro North to ensure that this vulnerable group are treated appropriately and within timeframes.\u00a0 We are also working as a health service to ensure that we continue to ensure that our staff are appropriately educated and informed.<\/p>\n

Our Infrastructure Vision<\/h3>\n

The past couple of weeks at CKW have truly been time of celebration and reflection and I have certainly enjoyed seeing and listening to our wonderful human stories of achievement and resilience.<\/p>\n

I also wanted to take a moment to reflect on our changing and evolving built environment, where older Caboolture Hospital buildings now sit alongside new efficiently designed buildings which have exteriors adorned with Aboriginal and Torres Start Islander artwork.<\/p>\n

Together with the Caboolture Satellite Hospital, which is sensitively placed in the community, our new Clinical Services Building (CSB) with spaces purposefully designed with patients and staff in mind, a new BEMS building designed to meet our growing needs and a new efficient car park \u2013 these new modern buildings signal our ongoing advancement and commitment to meet the needs of our community.<\/p>\n

Everyday people\u2019s lives are touched by the places that surround us. Good design in our buildings is more than how something looks, it\u2019s also about future aspirations and how it makes people feel and connect.<\/p>\n

With the Caboolture Satellite Hospital now fully operational and CSB welcoming our first patients, I\u2019m sure you will agree that we have created inspiring spaces that support patient care, connect to community and contribute to staff and patient satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Well done to the large multidisciplinary project and commissioning teams who have helped to realise our \u2018infrastructure\u2019 vision. It is such a wonderful time and I am so proud to be here during this time.<\/p>\n

Living Our Values Project<\/h3>\n

I want to express my gratitude to all the participants who joined our Living our Values staff consultation sessions and drop-in sessions. Your stories and inputs are not just inspiring but also help us to shape the Values Charter in a way that highlights what makes CKW such a special place to work.<\/p>\n

We have developed a digital form that allows all CKW staff the chance to contribute, bridging the gap for those who were unable to attend the face-to-face sessions due to work commitments and time constraints. The digital feedback form provides an opportunity for everyone to provide their input to the Draft CKW Values Charter at your convenience, from any location.<\/p>\n

However, the survey will only be available for one more week, closing next Friday (1 December).<\/p>\n

The form is available here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/5Jm4JFn4b3VCa7ma9<\/a><\/p>\n

Your input is valuable! Every submission counts greatly towards shaping our future. The survey, which should take around 5-8 minutes to complete, is being handled by our partners, Strategic Momentum Group (SMG) and your feedback will remain anonymous.<\/p>\n

Every contribution refines the Values Charter and ensures your feedback shapes CKW’s future.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or need clarification about the survey or the process, email the project team<\/a>\u00a0or Lexi Mitchell <\/a>from SMG.<\/p>\n

Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution to this important piece of work.<\/p>\n

Senior appointments<\/h3>\n