{"id":4451,"date":"2022-02-01T12:26:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T02:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/?p=4451"},"modified":"2022-02-01T12:26:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T02:26:15","slug":"ed-coh-20220201","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/facility-messages\/2022\/02\/ed-coh-20220201","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Community and Oral Health Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Glynis Schultz A\/Executive Director Community and Oral Health<\/p><\/div>\n

As we begin another week, a word that keeps coming to mind is \u2018endurance\u2019.<\/h4>\n

This is a term we need to focus on as we head into the third year of this pandemic and knowing that we still have a lot ahead of us and that our resilience and commitment will continue to be tested.<\/p>\n

We are all experiencing different challenges across our working, social and family lives.<\/p>\n

It remains important that staff continue to focus on the important things and the next simple step or milestone as we work toward better days.<\/p>\n

I am always proud of the way that our staff stand tall. Our planning over the past few years and more recently in the past few months has left us in a good position.<\/p>\n

Our systems, processes and models of care, in combination with our staff\u2019s commitment to our services are helping us stand up to the demand and challenges.<\/p>\n

Again, I say to you all — well done and thank you. Our priority is to keep you, your peers, and our patients safe during the weeks and months ahead.<\/p>\n

Staff wellbeing<\/h2>\n

There are some useful wellness vidcasts that I would like to share. These are being run by the Metro North Culture and Wellbeing team on how we can support ourselves, each other, and our community by building a culture of resilience.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Simple strategies for managing stress<\/td>\nMonday 7 Feb 10:00 \u2013 10:20am
\nand 12:00 \u2013 12:20pm<\/td>\n		Click here to join the meeting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Embracing Mindfulness<\/td>\nMonday 14 Feb 10:00 \u2013 10:20am
\nand 12:00 \u201312:20pm<\/td>\n		Click here to join the meeting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Importance of Connection<\/td>\nMonday 21 Feb 10:00 \u2013 10:20am
\nand 12:00 \u2013 12:20pm<\/td>\n		Click here to join the meeting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expressing gratitude<\/td>\nMonday 28 Feb 10:00 \u2013 10:20am
\nand 12:00 \u2013 12:20pm<\/td>\n		Click here to join the meeting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Positivity and Joy<\/td>\nMonday 7 March 10:00 \u2013 10:20am
\nand 12:00 \u2013 12:20pm<\/td>\n		Click here to join the meeting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

These sessions and many more tips and resources are listed on the wellbeing extranet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Locally, we are exploring wellness options on how we can support you a lot better. I will keep you updated on developments.<\/p>\n

Fit checking at the start of a shift<\/h2>\n

In the interest of keeping everyone safe, I have asked that line managers ensure that all staff at the beginning of their shifts are being observed when donning their masks to ensure a good seal for fit tested staff as per the National Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This process won\u2019t be difficult, just a simple precaution and a second eye to ensure masks are being safely applied to protect each other.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t been Fit Tested please call 0487 537 524<\/strong> to book an appointment.<\/p>\n

If line managers and staff have an urgent need please call the number and we will work to arrange testing as a priority.<\/p>\n

PCR versus RAT tests<\/h2>\n

To clarify any misconceptions or questions you have about when to get a PCR test or use a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).<\/p>\n

Simple rules apply: If you are a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case you should do a RAT. If you are experiencing symptoms staff will need to get a PCR test. Staff (and accompanied family member) PCR testing are available from:<\/p>\n

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  • TPCH<\/strong> located in Outpatients B (former Children\u2019s Outpatients Department): 7 days, 7.00am to 2.00pm (public fever clinic open 8.30am to 4.00pm, 7 days)<\/li>\n
  • Caboolture Hospital staff carpark<\/strong>: 7 days, 7.30am to 3.30pm (the staff car park is open for all Metro North staff accessing the clinic)<\/li>\n
  • RBWH Education Centre<\/strong>, Central Drive: 9.00am \u2013 4.15pm, Mon to Fri and 9.00am \u2013 3.45pm Sat and Sun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Quote to ponder<\/h2>\n

    Gautama Buddha said: \u201cEndurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

    Glynis Schultz<\/strong>
    \nA\/Executive Director
    \nCommunity and Oral Health<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As we begin another week, a word that keeps coming to mind is \u2018endurance\u2019. <\/p>\n

    This is a term we need to focus on as we head into the third year of this pandemic and knowing that we still have a lot ahead of us and that our resilience and commitment will continue to be tested. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-facility-messages","category-ed-coh"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4451"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4456,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4451\/revisions\/4456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}