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\"Adj

Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/p><\/div>\n

Over the past nearly two years we have been planning for a surge in COVID-19 cases in our community and in our workforce. The current situation is challenging, but we knew it could happen and we have planned accordingly. Many of our healthcare\u00a0colleagues\u00a0interstate and overseas have been facing surge after surge since the pandemic started, so in many ways we are fortunate to have had time to prepare.<\/h4>\n

I want to thank everyone in Metro North who has rolled up your sleeves and got\u00a0on with business to\u00a0respond to this frequently changing situation.\u00a0As I said in the\u00a0vidcast\u00a0yesterday, the information that\u2019s current at my 7.30am meeting is rarely the same as the 11am or the 4.30pm. Despite the fluidness of the situation, there\u2019s a sense of positivity, of resilience and of teamwork across the health service. I feel fortunate that we have a large workforce with those values. Thank you all.<\/p>\n

The past few weeks we\u2019ve seen people queuing for hours at our fever clinics. Thank you to the\u00a0team who supported the quick set up of the QUT drive through clinic including staff who returned early from leave to assist with tasks like handing out water. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n

Due to the current COVID situation, the annual Australia Day Awards will be postponed for at least a month.<\/p>\n

This week we stood up a vaccination clinic at Kippa Ring for\u00a0children\u00a0aged 5-11. Well done to the vaccination team and everyone who worked to get it operational. The clinic is seeing more than 500 children per day. We are looking to expand our vaccination services for children and families. For the remainder of January our pop up Kallangur First Nations clinic will expand to provide vaccination for all eligible groups.<\/p>\n

Discussions are continuing with private hospitals to help manage the surge in inpatients over the next few weeks. We are fortunate to have strong relationships with private providers collocated with our facilities.\u00a0Our Chief Medical Officer Dr Liz Rushbrook will be working with the Department of Health\u00a0for a short period\u00a0to support coordination\u00a0across the state of public patients\u00a0moving\u00a0into private hospitals.<\/p>\n

The Institute of Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) is providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across\u00a0South East\u00a0Queensland access to a range of COVID related services and support through Mob\u00a0Link.\u00a0People can call\u00a01800 254 354\u00a0or\u00a0visit the IUIH website<\/a>\u00a0for information.<\/p>\n

Metro North has made a submission\u00a0this week\u00a0to the Mental Health Select Committee: Inquiry into Opportunities to Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Queenslanders<\/em>.\u00a0As we\u2019ve seen during the pandemic, our already busy Mental Health\u00a0and Alcohol and Other Drug\u00a0services have seen significant increases in demand with\u00a0year-on-year\u00a0presentations\u00a0outstripping population growth.<\/p>\n

Work is progressing for the three satellite hospitals in Metro North. This week we received an update including confirmation of practical completion dates. These facilities will expand our services\u00a0to the Metro North community in the growing northern part of our catchment.<\/p>\n

Our Deadly Start education to employment program is showing great results. Seven of the students who completed in the program in\u00a02021\u00a0have been successful in gaining permanent part-time roles as AINs\u00a0with Metro North.<\/p>\n

Please take care and be kind to yourself and those around you. Don\u2019t try to go it alone if you need support.\u00a0Talk to a friend, colleague or family member\u00a0or find wellbeing support and resources through\u00a0our\u00a0extranet<\/a>. The employee assistance service is also available 24\/7 for free confidential support on\u00a01300 360 364.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your continued commitment to our values and caring for our community.<\/p>\n

Regards,
\nJackie<\/p>\n

Jackie<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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