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Sustainability win: Hospital medicine cups replaced with biodegradable alternative 02 August 2023 The Procurement and Supply team have reached an exciting turning point for sustainability in our hospitals – we are close to phasing out plastic medicine cups entirely. Replacing plastic medicine cups across the entire metropolitan WA public health system has significant environmental impact. Public hospitals in Perth go through approximately 7 million medicine cups annually, which equates to 6,000kg. Initiated by part of theSustainable Health Reviewwhich includes a commitment to waste reduction under Recommendation 5, plastic medicine cups were identified as a product able to be replaced with a biodegradable alternative. Meeting a set of criteria, the new products would be phased in as the old stock was gradually used up – ensuring no wastage. The process of replacing stock with biodegradable or more sustainable alternatives begins with the Category Management team, who when... -
NurseWest celebrates two decades of compassionate care and spectacular service 01 August 2023 On Wednesday 2 August 2023, over 50 dedicated nurses and passionate employees from NurseWest convened for a truly special morning tea to commemorate a remarkable milestone – two decades of unwavering commitment to the WA health system. This gathering wasn't just an event, it was a chance for both past and present nurses to come together and share memories, accomplishments, and camaraderie that have defined their journey so far. Jonathon Vincent, Director of NurseWest, hosted the event and shared some of his highlights over the past two years since joining NurseWest which included: Bolstering their support to WACHS and in the last financial year, a staggering 371,000 hours were dedicated to maintaining critical regional services. In May and June 2023, a surge in AIN support hours shattered all expectations, with both employee pool and agency pools contributing an unprecede... -
More hospitals get access to Digital Medical Records 03 July 2023 Gone are the days of sifting through piles of paperwork and relying on fragmented information to piece together a patient’s medical history. The introduction of Digital Medical Records (DMR) brings many benefits revolutionising the way patient care is delivered. This innovative technology offers clinicians immediate access to patient information at the very point of care, resulting in a more coordinated and efficient approach to treatment. Over May and June, HSS worked in collaboration with WACHS and NMHS to transition Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Albany and King Edward Memorial Hospital to the growing list of WA health sites now able to access DMR. Over the next 18 months more regional and metropolitan hospitals will be switching from paper to digital medical records. This is a joint program between Department of Health, Health Service Providers and Health Support Services. In addition ... -
Our response to COVID-19 30 June 2023 The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily life, and at times, forced people into isolation away from friends, family and colleagues. It presented some real challenges and impacts people’s mental health. HSS had a significant role in: The establishment of community and hospital COVID-19 vaccination clinics Developing the SafeWA app Developing VaccinateWA Supplying quality PPE and medical consumables Procuring Rapid Antigen Tests Providing ICT support Recruiting a highly skilled contingency workforce Additional measures were implemented to provide a safe working environment for our people. This included providing free facemasks and hand sanitiser in the office, enhancing workplace cleanliness, supplying RAT’s and providing free onsite flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Flexible working has become the new normal at HSS since the onset of the COVID-19 pande... -
Men's Health Week: Corie's story 12 June 2023 Men’s Health Week runs from 12-18 June 2023 and it's a chance to highlight and support the health of men and boysand those who identify as men and boys. This year the theme is Healthy Habits so it’s an opportunity to identify achievable new habits which they can implement to take care of their health and wellbeing. NOTE: This article discusses topics that may be sensitive to readers with a history of eating disorders or mental health concerns around dieting/exercise. For further support, reach out toThe Butterfly FoundationorBeyond Blue. Corie’s Story “I have this opportunity and I’m not going to take it for granted. I’m going to continue along the path of trying to be a better version of myself, even if it’s just small changes…” When Corie arrived on the sunny shores of Australia in 2018 on a working holiday visa, he was at a ...
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07/10/2024