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First class rehab service is helping South West patients get back on their feet faster 08 April 2019 Patients recovering from a stroke or orthopaedic surgery can now access more specialised rehabilitation treatment closer to home thanks to a new program. The program involves a cohesive service across the region, with a specialist stroke rehabilitation service at Bunbury Hospital and a specialist orthopaedic rehabilitation service at Busselton Health Campus (BHC). The WA Country Health Service’s Jo Moore said the new model of care for rehab includes better access to technological support and less need to transfer patients to Perth. Ms Moore said while some patients may need to travel to Busselton or Bunbury depending on which treatment they need to access, this was a more convenient and cheaper option for most patients compared to travelling to Perth. “The new rehab program offers a range of benefits to patients such as greater expertise within the rehab teams which are led b... -
Bunbury's artistic approach to breaking down barriers and building cultural respect wins praise 04 April 2019 The launch of an Aboriginal art trail at Bunbury Hospital has won universal praise as a positive and innovative way to influence culture and build respect. The trail which includes a mix of 14 paintings and murals positioned throughout the hospital was officially launched today by WA Country Health Service Chief Executive Jeff Moffett. Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator Glenda Humphries, who developed the trail, described it as a truly collaborative community project, which involved 10 Aboriginal artists who have produced the work. Ms Humphries said the trail started from a small painting in the mental health community clinic but expanded as interest in and support for the project grew. “The aim was to make our people feel more comfortable and less intimidated by the clinical feel of the hospital,” said Ms Humphries. She said the art around the hospital was proving to be po... -
Temporary measures in place for parking as Northam Health Service redevelopment continues 01 April 2019 The Northam Health Service redevelopment is progressing with completion of the new chemotherapy and staff training areas expected in the next three months. The redevelopment includes installation of a canopy over the entrance to the hospital and upgrade of the front car parks at the Health Service, including new drainage and lighting works. WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said the car park works are expected to be completed in six to eight weeks. “We are aware of the pressures around current car parking availability and we understand the stress this can cause for some visitors and clients,” he said. Mr Conlan said the Northam Health Service had negotiated additional car parking at the front of the Northam Bowling Club to help ease this pressure and had also increased the number of disabled car park bays until the new car park is completed. &l...
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Innovative donation fascinates and supports Dongara ED patients 29 March 2019 The Eneabba Mingenew Health Service emergency department were gifted an AccuVein infrared vein finder last month to assist clinicians in inserting cannula tubes into patient’s veins. The $10,000 donation was made by the Dongara Denison Lions Club after the nursing team demonstrated the benefits the machine would have on community members if the emergency department were to acquire a machine. Jeffrey Calver, the WA Country Health Service Regional Director (Midwest) said that the AccuVein machine was especially helpful for finding veins in dehydrated patients, the elderly and children. “Haemoglobin in the blood is attracted to infrared light which is why the AccuVein machine is helpful to clinicians in finding appropriate veins to place a cannula tube into, especially in dehydrated patients, the elderly and children, where unassisted cannulation may be difficult,” Mr Calv... -
Customer service excellence awarded to Midwest team 26 March 2019 The WA Country Health Service Midwest team won the Customer Service Excellence award category at the Australian Institute of Management WA Pinnacle Awards last week. The win recognised the WA Country Health Service for its outstanding achievements in demonstrating leadership and commitment to excellence in customer service through the Midwest’s “Consumer Engagement in the 21st Century” project. Jeffrey Calver, the WA Country Health Service Regional Director (Midwest) said that the Consumer Engagement in the 21st Century project has improved engagement and communications between Midwest health service users and the organisation. “We recognise that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to consumer engagement which is what led us to develop new and innovative approaches to improve engagement and communication between the WA Country Health Service ...
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24/01/2024