News from Logan and
Beaudesert Hospitals
Wednesday 22 February 2017
Katharine
brings expertise
to neonatal role
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Beaudesert Hospital’s
new fiddle cushions
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Amazing response to
Pathway survey
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Smoking Cessation Workshop
Featured: Logan Bayside Health Network Neonatal Services
Nurse Unit Manager Katharine Lawlor.
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> Patient cushions a hit
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New Beaudesert fiddle cushions
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Community Voices
Did you know our facilities receive fantastic feedback
each and every week? Here are some recent examples
sent to Logan Hospital.
To Whom It May Concern,
My husband and I attended the Emergency Department due
to pain on my left abdominal area. Days earlier we received
surprising news that we were 6 weeks pregnant after
attending our local doctor.
“First impressions count” and excellent customer service
goes a long way.
We really need to acknowledge the professional work of
Dr Lauren Heath who attended to myself with compassion,
understanding, professionalism, and most importantly the
person she was towards me.
Dr Lauren took her time to get to know me. She made sure
I was comfortable, safe and with tears in my eyes she gave
me plenty of reassurances.
Beaudesert Hospital patient Judith Lester with EN Jessie Rodgers.
Dementia patients at Beaudesert
Hospital are reaping the rewards
of new fiddle cushions generously
donated by a local quilting group
recently.
“It generally keeps a patient’s
hands busy while occupying their
mind to reduce the potential for
agitation.
“Engaging in an activity throughNursing and Midwifery Director
out the day has also been shown
Jacquie Smith said the fiddle cush- to help with sleeping better.”
ions and a fiddle lap blanket for
dementia patients had received a Jacquie said the cushions provided
wonderful response already.
a variety of tactile and visual activities to do with features including
“We know research suggests
different textured fabrics like fake
sensory stimulation for those who fur, corduroy, suede or lambskin,
are struggling with dementia can
yarn, ribbons, buttons, zippers,
provide calm for those who are
pockets, buckles, beads and laces
agitated,” Jacquie said.
as well as common household
items attached that give different
textures and tactile stimulation
when touched.
“It is important for a person with
dementia to stay active mentally
and stimulated through activities.
“It can help them maintain quality
of life especially during the later
stages of dementia.
“Patients like Judith are really
enjoying using the cushions and
we are extremely grateful to the
local quilting group for their very
thoughtful donations.”
Dr Lauren Heath kept on informing me of my conditions and
the results of my tests, her words of encouragement and
reassurance gave me plenty of relief, I felt calm and safe.
Thank You Dr Lauren Heath. You truly were God sent.
We would also like to acknowledge the work of two
wonderful nurses on the watch that afternoon. Nurse
Harry and Sarah who made sure I was comfortable. We
would also like to thank the wonderful lady that did my
scan,(forgive me for forgetting her name) she made sure I
was comfortable and understood the procedure. Thank you
very much.
When I got transferred to Ward 2I, the wonderful nurses who
worked there welcome me with smiles and reassurances,
they introduced me to my room. I felt blessed to have my
own room and be in the care of such wonderful nurses that
night.
I had a wonderful experiences of Logan Hospital and your
wonderful team of professional workers.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God Bless.
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> Position filled
Katharine loves innovative
and family focussed
department
Katharine Lawlor is a well known
and much loved face at Redland
Hospital.
After 22 years of nursing,
Katharine was recently
appointed Logan Bayside Health
Network’s Nurse Unit Manager
Neonatal Services.
Katharine said she began
training in South Africa with
some rural and private midwifery
which she loved before moving
on to a small Afrikaans town
where a new paediatrician was
establishing a NICU.
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the most and as a result applied
for a CN position in 2009.
“I am involved in Pathway to
Excellence and love being a
part of this innovative and
progressive family focused
department.”
Katharine said outside of
caring for the hospital’s tiniest
patients, she loved to run.
“I started working and training
with him and have never looked
back.”
Katharine said she also enjoyed
the diversity and caring
approach at Logan Bayside.
“My New Year’s resolution is to
run a half marathon a month this
year with my husband.”
Katharine said she arrived in
Australia in 2002 and worked in
various NICU and SCN units as an
agency nurse.
“I look forward to playing an
active role in the growth and
development of our hospital,
department and unit and
growing the service that we
provide.”
She said she also loved camping
and deep sea fishing and her
three beautiful children.
“Logan SCN was one I enjoyed
“My oldest Nellie works in Admin
at Logan Hospital.”
I love the privilege
of being in a
position to make
such a difference.
Nursing and Midwifery Director
Women’s and Children’s Services
Mellissa Knox said Katharine
was committed to providing
expert, evidenced based
neonatal nursing care for the
local communities of the Bayside
and brought to the role clinical
expertise, compassion and a
genuine desire to care for local
families with sick babies in our
nurseries.
> Survey surges ahead
Pulse
“Amazing” staff response to
3A trivia night
Pathway survey
Staff have taken to the Pathway
to Excellence Staff Validation
Survey in droves recording a 43
per cent response rate in the first
three days since it launched on
February 14.
Pathway to Excellence
Co-ordinator Karen Webster said
the early results were amazing
and encouraged staff who have
not yet completed the survey to
jump on and bolster the response
rate even further.
Karen said staff participation
results were released every Friday
until the survey closed at 1am on
Wednesday, March 8.
The survey link is
available on QHEPS,
internet (click here)
or via the QR code.
Where: Fitzy’s Loganholme
When: Friday, May 5
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm
How much: Tables of 6, $17/head (includes hot and
cold platter, lucky door prizes)
Final payment by: Friday, April 21
Payment to: 3A shift supervisor or AO by April 21
What else: Lucky door prizes
Logan-Beaudesert farewells admired Chief Executive
Staff from across Metro South Health have
paid tribute to outgoing Chief Executive Dr
Richard Ashby.
Dr Ashby was officially farewelled on
Wednesday at a presentation which
included highlights of his dedication
and contribution as the inaugural Health
Service Chief Executive of Metro South
Health over the last six years.
Dr Ashby completed his internship at
Princess Alexandra Hospital and worked
at what is now Metro South Health for
most of his distinguished career as a
clinician, medical administrator and
as Executive Director and Executive
Director, Medical Services at the Princess
Alexandra Hospital until 2012.
Under Dr Ashby’s leadership, Metro South
Health was able to deliver numerous
outstanding achievements including the
expansion of Logan Hospital’s Emergency
Department and the opening of the
Integrated Specialist ENT Service.
Dr Ashby is leaving Metro South Health to
take up the prestigious position of Chief
Executive, eHealth Queensland.
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LOGAN HOSPITAL 8-10
(Wed-Fri)
There is still a way to go before we
are formally recognised as a
Planetree organisation.
From __ To __
The next step is for Planetree to
visit our facilities to get to know us
and how we’re progressing against
the Planetree criteria.
Planetree representatives will tour
our facilities and conduct prearranged focus groups with MSH
staff and patients who have
recently accessed our services.
Go online
For more information contact:
Simon Fraser, Planetree Coordinator
Phone: 07 3089 6910
Email: [email protected]
metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/staff-food-drink
To request a paper copy, please email [email protected]
or call the Engagement team on 07 3156 4976.
Angeline Ng, Planetree Coordinator
Phone: 07 3176 5460
Email: [email protected]
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