{"id":8790,"date":"2021-10-15T16:02:14","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T06:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/?p=3068"},"modified":"2024-05-21T14:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T04:24:20","slug":"21-10-15-edsq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-15-edsq","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear colleagues,<\/p>\n

As of Wednesday 13 October, our colleagues within Clinical Skills Development Service have facilitated more than 17,853 fit tests for frontline workers, including Metro North staff, Queensland Police Service, and other essential services.<\/p>\n

Thank you to all those staff who have been involved with Fit Testing across Metro North Facilities, as well as our great Metro North Health staff for taking responsibility and getting fit tested to help keep ourselves, your colleagues and patients safe.<\/p>\n

If any areas require a specific fit testing session locally, please contact MNHHSFitTestingProgram@health.qld.gov.au<\/a> email account.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Falls and Falls with Harm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite robust processes, there has been a year-on-year increase in reported falls with harm across Metro North. RiskMan data seen below revealed that completion of the documentation of current risk could be improved, along with a renewed focus on prevention strategies and standardisation of processes across the HHS.<\/p>\n

\"Falls<\/p>\n

Please join us on therefore on Wednesday 27th<\/sup> October for a MN-wide refocus on Falls and Falls from Harm Awareness day. I encourage you to visit the dedicated MN Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk QHEPS page to find staff and patient resources to reinvigorate the ongoing work in your clinical area to prevent Falls with Harm.<\/p>\n

Complete the staff survey on that QHEPS page before 4pm Wednesday 27th<\/sup> October and be sure to tell all your colleagues for the chance for one unit\/ ward\/ department from each facility with the most responses will win 10 coffee vouchers. There will also be a prize of morning tea for the most creative Falls from Harm Quality and Safety Dashboard as judged by your Quality and Safety Unit. Complete the registration form on the QHEPS page to make sure the judges see your display.<\/p>\n

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations in the Safety and Quality Awards. The calibre of the submissions was very high and I am pleased to announce the following finalists:<\/p>\n