{"id":20289,"date":"2024-04-12T10:03:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T00:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?p=20289"},"modified":"2024-04-15T14:21:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T04:21:37","slug":"ed-tpch-20240412","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-tpch-20240412","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Tami

Tami Photinos, Executive Director<\/p><\/div>\n

There is a big focus on infrastructure at the moment. Staff would be aware there are a number of key building projects currently underway and being planned on TPCH campus to support the future growth of our services. These include the new multi-storey car park, TPCH Expansion Project and Mental Health Crisis Stabilisation Facility. Plans are also underway to carry out a high-level audit of a number of our hospital buildings which I talk more about in the Executive update below.<\/h4>\n

The successful development of services within any organisation requires input, flexibility and endurance from staff. Staff are on the ground every day and therefore, have the local knowledge to help inform positive change and development. In saying this, we also have an obligation to meet broader organisational priorities which can be sometimes difficult to balance with local requirements and preferences.<\/p>\n

This is an exciting time to work at TPCH but equally, a challenging time. We acknowledge that staff will be impacted by key infrastructure projects in different ways over the coming months and years, however there will also be opportunities for active involvement including through various user groups. The Executive team is 100 per cent committed to working with staff as best we can to achieve these essential developments for our campus. These will help position TPCH to meet future demands on our services and continue providing high-quality care to our patients and community.<\/p>\n

We welcome staff feedback and suggestions, please email:\u00a0TPCH_CorporateServices@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Executive update<\/h2>\n

Executive walkarounds<\/h3>\n

This week I had the opportunity to visit our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health service team with Manager, Kieran Costigan. It was great to catch up and yarn with the team about their wins and challenges in supporting the delivery of culturally safe and appropriate care to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients at TPCH.<\/p>\n

I also popped over to the Administration Building where I spoke with a number of teams located on the Lower Ground floor \u2013 a very well tucked away area! This included our Connecting Care to Country service covering the Indigenous cardiac and respiratory outreach services which provide specialist heart and lung care to many rural and remote communities throughout Queensland.<\/p>\n

I also met with Staff Psychologist Nazanin Ahangari, the Information Access Unit team, and staff from the Orthopaedic Surgery administration team. \u00a0A common theme of my chats with staff was the physical environment of the Administration Building, which is one of the oldest buildings on our campus.\u00a0 Metro North’s Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\u00a0team is currently preparing to engage external consultants to conduct a High-Level Infrastructure Audit for a number of buildings on TPCH campus including the Administration Building. The recommendations from this audit will highlight rectifications work required across TPCH.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Aboriginal

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service visit<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Connecting

Connecting Care to Country team visit<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Visit with Nazanin Ahangari, Staff Psychologist<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Information Access Unit visit<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"DrKey appointment<\/h3>\n

I am pleased to advise that Dr Daniel Smith has been appointed as Director of Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis, commencing this week. Dan has a wealth of experience in the care of people living with cystic fibrosis. The Thoracic Program looks forward to working closely with Dan and the entire team, to achieve the goals of enhanced clinical service, research, training and advocacy for the care of people living with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Dr Phil Masel and Dr Paul Lane who capably stepped in to cover the Clinical Director role in recent times.\u00a0Congratulations<\/span>\u00a0Dan!<\/p>\n

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Car parking update<\/h3>\n

With recent changes to staff parking arrangements in the main multi-storey car park to provide additional parking for patients and visitors, the hospital is exploring alternative car parking options for staff.<\/p>\n

Potential interim options include:<\/p>\n