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IF Success - Anxiety reducing images for patients having ECT 23 October 2020 Anxiety related to receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is very common with 14%-75% of patients affected. There are very few interventions that have been implemented to reduce the management of this form of anxiety. Patients who present to the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Day Procedure Unit to undergo ECT experience varying levels of anxiety that is often exacerbated upon entering the treatment room. This can be overwhelming for the patient and can complicate the effectiveness of the procedure on efficacy and complexity domains. There is an existing welcoming environment in the reception area with aromatherapy and visual distractions to provide a comfortable and therapeutic environment while patients are being prepared for their procedure. There is also a similar environment in recovery. As part of extending anxiety management approaches into the treatment room while maintaining co... -
Telehealth continues to benefit patients 16 October 2020 Telehealth has become a major player in the public health system and the benefits to patients and consumers has been none more evident than in the case of Claire Murray. Claire, who lives in Karratha is a mother of three and has type 1 diabetes. Claire has been a Telehealth patient for over five years since she was originally referred to King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) for pre-conception care in the lead up to her first pregnancy. As Karratha Hospital is unable to provide the obstetric or neonatal care that would be needed of a woman with type 1 diabetes Claire would need to be in Perth for the delivery of her baby. Telehealth meant that Claire was able to stay at home in Karratha and her care was shared between Karratha Hospital and KEMH with Telehealth consults between appointments to assist with her diabetes control and to coordinate appointments. The shared care continued till C... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 17 September 2020 Congratulations to Sobira Abdul Hadee, RN at Osborne Park Hospital Older Adult Mental Health Services, who has been awarded the MHPHDS Employee of the Quarter. Sobira was recognised by her colleagues for her commitment to NMHS values by displaying a consistently high standard of nursing care which is truly patient centered. Furthermore, her "can do" attitude ;motivates the team she works with and her professionalism serves as an example for her colleagues. Sobira was presented with a certificate and prizes from our sponsors. Congratulations to Sobira! A special thanks to our generous sponsors: HESTA, Paywise, Smartsalary and Aware Super. If you've had a great experience with one of our staff members why not put them forward for an award? Next time you are onsite ask how you can submit a nomination. -
Speech Pathology Week - Communicating with Confidence 21 August 2020 It is Speech Pathology Week (23-29 August) and the 2020 theme is Communicating with Confidence! There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. Speech pathologists like Brittany Vogels, A/Senior Speech Pathologist at SCGH, work with these Australians to provide them with the confidence to communicate. “In Australia today, communication disability remains largely invisible. Unseen and out-of-sight,” Brittany said. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges faced by Australians with communication disability. In a recent article in the Guardian titled ‘We give patient’s their voices back,’ (external site) the vital and often overlooked and misunderstood role of the speech pathologist was recognised. At SCGH and OPH we strive to minimise the impact of communication disorders on people’s lives. Telehealth has been central to o... -
Celebrating our staff! 13 August 2020 Congratulations to NMHS Development Senior Project Officer Thomas Cianflone on being named NMHS Corporate Employee of the Quarter! Thomas has always shown outstanding dedication to delivering high quality capital works but this was even more evident during the past quarter when he was required to deliver projects relating directly to the COVID-19 response. Thomas maintained a calm and customer-focused attitude despite significant time pressures and increased workload including the expedited delivery of works in D Block as well as the new ED Fast-Track area. Thomas also has a large portfolio of other projects in the planning and delivery phases, for which he has demonstrated excellent customer service under time pressure. He has worked closely with the Mental Health team involved with the fit-out of a new clinic in Butler, ensuring the new facility and furnishings are fit-for-purpose fro...
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18/10/2023