AMAZING healthcare
hollywood
spring/summer edition 2013
star
the quarterly publication of Hollywood Private Hospital
Pursuit of
Excellence
Hollywood continually strives to provide the very best health care
Hollywood Neurosurgery p4
Number one in patient satisfaction p8
Plating up a winner p6
Spotlight on Gastro
Still shining bright
A tribute to Terry
HOLLYWOOD
PRIVATE HOSPITAL:
PURSUIT OF
EXCELLENCE
Neurosurgery at hollywood
10 years of EN grad program
Plating up a winner
inside
NEW Eating Disorder Day Program
clinic day programs
4 Neurosurgery at Hollywood expands
its offering
18 Spotlight on: Hollywood’s
Gastroenterology Department
6
Hollywood catering staff plate up a winner
20 A word from the Executive Chef
8
Still shining bright: Number one in
patient satisfaction
21 A word from Ian Parmenter
10 New eating disorder day program
12 Early career nurses get the support they
need: 10 years of EN grad program
16 Day programs at The Hollywood Clinic
AMAZING healthcare
22 Appointments and movements
23 Expansion update: Hollywood
building projects
24 Hollywood in brief
27 A tribute to Terry
AMAZING healthcare
amazing
welcome
amazing healthcare
Welcome to this ‘pursuit of excellence’ edition
of Hollywood Star. As one of our core values,
it is the ‘pursuit of excellence’ that has seen
Hollywood evolve over the years to become
the large, modern, acute-care hospital it is
today and without doubt one of Perth’s finest.
We are committed to continuing our journey
of innovation and growth in order to remain at
the forefront of contemporary healthcare
delivery to our patients. In this edition of the
magazine, we cover just a few of the more
recent enhancements to our services across
the hospital.
Hollywood is extremely pleased to welcome
internationally-trained and highly regarded
neurosurgeon Dr Stephen Lewis to the
hospital. With Dr Lewis at Hollywood, our
patients now have access to some of the most
advanced micro-neurosurgery techniques in
the world. Neurosurgery is a key speciality
which, over the next few years, will continue
to expand at Hollywood.
Hollywood’s commitment to delivering the
best possible patient care has been recognised
nationally with the hospital being ranked
number one in a survey of patient satisfaction
in the category for private hospitals with over
300 beds. We achieved the highest ranking
within this group for the two Press Ganey
surveys of October to December 2012 and
January to March 2013. This is a highly valued
achievement for Hollywood and an important
recognition of our commitment to reaching
new heights in delivering amazing service.
The Hollywood Star © Hollywood Private Hospital 2013
Please direct all editorial enquiries to:
Clare Sadlier
Senior Marketing Coordinator (Editor)
08 9346 6662
[email protected]
I am also delighted to announce that
Hollywood’s food service recently received
industry-wide recognition as the winner of the
2013 Press Ganey Success Story award.
Hollywood competed against other Australian
hospitals to take out the prestigious award for
our ‘Reinventing the Meal’ project. Two years ago,
we embarked on a journey to set new standards
in hospital food which has resulted in a
remarkable and sustained improvement in our
patient meal service. During my ward visits, the
exceptional quality of our food is consistently
mentioned to me by our patients. I would like to
congratulate and thank every member of the
catering and dietetics team for their dedication
and hard work.
This year is the 10th anniversary of Hollywood’s
GradPlus program for Enrolled Nurses. It is hard
to believe that prior to the commencement of
the program, Enrolled Nurses only made up 2%
of Hollywood’s nursing population. Today,
Enrolled Nurses make up one third and this is
testament to the success of the program and to
Hollywood’s recognition of the important role
Enrolled Nurses play in our approach to patient
care. The program is well-regarded among
students, graduates and the industry.
Construction work has commenced on the $6.9
million expansion of The Hollywood Clinic. When
completed in April 2014, The Hollywood Clinic
will have an additional 30-beds, an alfresco
dining room, exercise facilities and a landscaped
courtyard. These new facilities will enable our
dedicated and talented mental health team to
provide a broader range of services to an
increasing number of people.
As you can see, there are a range of exciting
initiatives taking place at Hollywood, all aimed
at delivering amazing care and service to our
patients. I hope you enjoy this edition of
Hollywood Star Magazine.
Writers: Andrea Lewis, Kate Millar,
Joanne Dunn & Clare Sadlier
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Peter Mott
Chief Executive Officer
Hollywood Private Hospital
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Neurosurgery
at hollywood
expands its offering
Leading neurosurgeon
Dr Stephen Lewis joined
Hollywood Private Hospital
earlier this year, setting the
stage for Hollywood to build
its expertise in neurosurgery.
H
ollywood expanded its capability in
neurosurgery earlier this year when
internationally trained and highly regarded
neurosurgeon Dr Stephen Lewis joined Ramsay
Health Care. Originally from Perth, Dr Lewis has
commenced neurosurgical practice with Perth
Neurosurgery, treating private patients at
Hollywood and Joondalup hospitals.
Dr Lewis is able to provide the full complement of
neurosurgical services offering patients effective
surgical treatment in brain, spine and peripheral
nerve disorders through some of the most
advanced micro-neurosurgery techniques in
the world.
Dr Lewis has a particular interest in minimally
invasive neurosurgical techniques and has worldclass experience in neurosurgical procedures
ranging from neurovascular to spine surgeries and
surgical oncology including endoscopic anterior
skull base neurosurgery.
“The development of minimally invasive surgery
methods has been an integral part of making
surgery safer, patient recovery faster and outcomes
better,” said Dr Lewis. “I have been fortunate to
have had the opportunity to work at a world-class
neurosurgical centre in the US and look forward to
bringing the experience I gained at this premier
neurosurgical facility to my hometown of Perth.”
Dr Lewis returned to Perth from a neurosurgery
consultant position at the University of Florida –
one of the most prominent academic
neurosurgical departments in the US. During his
10 years as a tenured Professor, he became
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Director of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base
Neurosurgery and served on the University of
Florida Senate.
“Having Dr Lewis on our neurosurgery team is a real
coup for Hollywood,” said Dr Daniel Heredia,
Director of Medical Services. “To have someone of
this calibre, who is locally trained but who has also
gained extremely high-end skills working at one of
the busiest neurosurgery centres in the world,
positions the hospital to build our expertise in
this area.
“Dr Lewis’ expertise in cranial surgery now adds to
existing expertise in back surgery already at
Hollywood. We look forward to inviting additional
leading neurosurgeons to join the team as we
expand our neurosurgical offering.”
Another key element of enhancing neurosurgical
expertise at Hollywood will be the construction of
a further six state-of-the-art operating theatres, set
to commence in early 2014.
The hospital has also invested in the latest
precision image guidance system for cranial and
skull base microsurgery, providing the highresolution vision necessary for performing
microsurgery with accuracy and safety.
Dr Lewis completed his medical degree at The
University of Western Australia before carrying out
his internship at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Between 1992 and 1994, he studied acute brain
injury at the University of Adelaide and was the
recipient of the WG Norman Research Scholarship
from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in
1993 and 1994. This work received numerous
awards including the Peter Leech Memorial Prize
from the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia.
Following completion of his neurosurgery training,
Dr Lewis undertook fellowships in complex
cervical spine surgery, cerebrovascular and skull
base neurosurgery at universities in the United
Kingdom and the United States.
Dr Lewis remains an adjunct neurosurgical faculty
member at the University of Florida’s Department
Dr Stephen Lewis
"Having Dr Lewis on
our neurosurgery
team is a real coup
for Hollywood"
Referrals: (08) 9300 2270
Patient hotline: [email protected]
of Neurosurgery and is an active participant
in ongoing proteomic research into biomarkers
of neural injury. He has authored over 70
scientific articles and presented his research
findings at many national and international
scientific meetings. Dr Lewis has also codirected 15 surgical anatomy and surgical skill
courses with legendary US neurosurgeon
Professor Al Rhoton educating more than 500
participants worldwide.
Dr Lewis is available for consultation regarding
all neurosurgical brain and spine disorders.
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Hollywood
Catering Staff
Plate Up
a Winner
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Hollywood has won the 2013
Press Ganey Success Story
award for Reinventing the
Meal – the hospital’s unique
initiative that dramatically
improved catering processes
and patient meals.
Chris Jowett, Javier Ferrandez, Ian Parmenter and Peter Mott
I
n September this year, Hollywood’s improvement
to its catering services won national recognition
when it was awarded the 2013 Press Ganey
Success Story award for its substantive overhaul of
its catering services.
Reinventing the Meal – as the initiative is known
– has been an exceptional story of change and
success, made possible by a combination of factors
at Hollywood: dedicated leadership; more effective
kitchen and meal delivery processes; targeted
professional development and training of staff;
commitment to purchasing only fresh and highquality produce, meat and breads; creation of an
entirely new menu, along with detailed dietetic
review; and integration of the new electronic meal
ordering system Chefmax.
“We put in place the vision for a more
contemporary dining experience at
Hollywood that also brings patients
the health benefits they need during
recovery,” said Chris Jowett, Catering
Manager at Hollywood.
“We focused on the idea that hospital food can be
something that is both healthy and tasty – that can
bring not only nutritional benefits to the healing
process, but an increased level of dignity to people
at a vulnerable time in their lives.”
For Executive Chef Javier Ferrandez, this meant
sourcing local fresh produce and a switch to
premium suppliers – including Amelia Park for
lamb, Linley Valley Pork for organic pork and Kailis
for fresh fish. Margaret River-based celebrity cook
Ian Parmenter worked with the catering team to
help them achieve their vision.
Press Ganey Managing Director, Terry Grundy,
advised the standard of submissions for the 2013
competition was outstanding and the judging was
a very difficult task.
“It was fantastic to see such passion and
enthusiasm across all submissions and that quality
improvement is alive and well in Australian
healthcare,” said Mr Grundy.
“A key factor we look for is that outcomes from the
project can be proven. This was clearly evident in
the Hollywood submission. The ultimate judge of
care and meals at a hospital is the patient.
Hollywood scored higher ratings for patient
perceptions of meals than any other hospital in
Australia – and has been able to maintain this
standard of excellence since the introduction of
the new program.”
Hollywood Chief Executive Officer Peter Mott said
the award was the result of the vision established
by the Hollywood Executive several years ago, as
well as a significant commitment on the part of the
catering team.
“The award recognises the outstanding effort by
our catering and dietetic staff in turning around
the quality of food in a relatively short space of
time,” said Mr Mott. “Their achievements are all the
more impressive because they implemented
changes while working in the hospital’s original
1940s kitchen.
“As part of a substantial building expansion project
scheduled to begin in early 2014, a new purposebuilt kitchen costing $3 million will assist in
Hollywood retaining a leading position in
food quality.”
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Hollywood
patients
continue to reap
the benefits of
the hospital’s
commitment to
excellence in
patient care.
Still
Shining
Bright
F
or more than ten years, Hollywood has been
utilising the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction
tool to measure a number of components
relating to patient satisfaction at the hospital and
ward levels.
Hollywood was placed first in a national survey of
patient satisfaction in the category for private
hospitals with over 300 beds. Hollywood achieved
the highest ranking within this group for the two
consecutive survey periods of October to
December 2012 and January to March 2013.
Hollywood first partnered with well-regarded
international research company Press Ganey in
2001. In 2006, the hospital moved to a process of
continually assessing patient feedback to ensure
patient care is evaluated throughout the year.
Hollywood has accumulated a sustained lead as
the number one hospital for patient satisfaction for
five of eight surveys during the period 1 May 2011
to 31 March 2013.
In 2008, Hollywood embarked on a
hospital-wide ‘Amazing Service’ business
strategy aimed to position the hospital
as the leading provider of customer
service in the national private
hospital sector.
The Hospital’s Quality Manager, Cheryle Poultney,
said the survey process provides an important
feedback mechanism by which the hospital can
identify priority areas in its efforts to continuously
improve patient care.
“Hollywood has set targets for all areas of
customer satisfaction to be in the 90th percentile,”
said Ms Poultney. “The survey helps us measure
our level of achievement in meeting these targets.
It also identifies issues in particular areas which
we can look more closely at in order to make
specific changes.
“The data tells us the changes we have
implemented at ward level have been successful
and are having a positive effect on the quality of
our patient service.”
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Hollywood Chief Executive Officer Peter Mott said
the strategy has been successful because of the
hospital’s highly skilled and committed staff.
“These results reflect the amazing efforts of our
staff, doctors and volunteers who exemplify the
Ramsay philosophy of ‘people caring for people’.
I am extremely proud to be working with a
talented and dedicated team of people at
Hollywood,” said Mr Mott.
Over the past several years, Hollywood has
received numerous awards in recognition of its
excellence in a range of areas including workforce
training and development.
Hollywood patient Reginald Crabb (right) with CEO Peter Mott (left)
and staff from Hollywood’s Gosse Ward.
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new
EATING
DISORDER
day program
The Hollywood Clinic’s unique new program for patients
with eating disorders offers daily structured support
for early intervention and recovering patients.
L
eft unattended, eating disorders such as
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa
(BN) can present significant mortality risk.
Indeed, Anorexia Nervosa has the highest
mortality rate of any psychiatric illness.
Not all patients with eating disorders require
hospitalisation. For many, early intervention can
help prevent the condition deteriorating to the
point where a hospital admission is required.
For these and for recovering patients, The
Hollywood Clinic is now offering a specially
designed outpatient therapy program in the form
of a comprehensive day program.
Patients attend the program for up to five days a
week, in accordance with their individual
treatment plan. Attendance is expected to range
from a few weeks to several months, based on
individual needs and treatment plans.
Program Director, Psychiatrist Dr Eileen Tay, says
the incidence of eating disorders has increased in
recent years, putting pressure on existing services.
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“There are currently no community-based
interventionist programs offering daily group
support for adults with eating disorders,” says Dr
Tay. “Our new program aims to ensure adequate
services are available for patients before they reach
the need for hospitalisation.”
The program commenced in June this year, and
now complements the existing and well regarded
in-patient program by providing a service for those
patients aged 18 years and over with a minimum
BMI (body mass index) of 15, who do not require
admission to hospital.
The unique structure of the day program
combines cognitive behavioural therapy groups
with supported meals, exposure to social food
settings and food preparation activities. The goal is
to provide a powerful experiential opportunity to
reduce disordered eating behaviours.
A multidisciplinary team comprising a consultant
psychiatrist, psychologists, dieticians, clinical nurse
and art therapists will ensure a comprehensive
approach to addressing the range of factors that
A multidisciplinary team including consultant psychiatrists, psychologists,
dieticians, clinical nurses and art therapists ensures a comprehensive
approach to addressing the range of factors that create and
maintain eating disorders.
Test the health
service video:
hollywood clinic
eating disorder
day program
create and maintain eating disorders. A patient’s GP remains
pivotal in monitoring their health.
“The program has had a good response so far,” says Fiona
Cartwright, Coordinator of the new day program. “In September, we
completed our three-month review. Feedback from this will enable
us to modify the program according to client needs, while
maintaining evidence-based approaches to treatment.”
Hollywood Private Hospital Chief Executive Officer Peter Mott says
the new day program is part of The Hollywood Clinic’s ongoing
commitment to excellence in psychiatric services.
“The Hollywood Clinic has grown over the years into
a highly regarded centre of excellence in psychiatric
care,” said Mr Mott. “The new day program will enhance
that commitment by providing a much-needed service.
In a ten minute video for the West
Australian’s “Test the Health Service”
series, Dr Tay and Dr Cartwright discuss
the new Eating Disorder Day Program.
The video includes the aims of the
program and who is eligible. It also
includes the components of the
program so that GPs, patients and family
members can gain an understanding of
what the program involves.
To view the video go to
www.hollywoodclinic.com.au or
www.health.thewest.com.au
“The day program complements our existing in-patient mental health
services, which are currently being expanded through the addition of
a new wing that will add another 30 beds and have new exercise
facilities, a dining room, doctors consulting rooms and a staff room.”
The program welcomes new clients. For more information on
the program, contact Fiona Cartwright on (08) 9346 6817 or
email [email protected]
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Early Career Nurses
Get The Support They Need
This year, Hollywood’s Enrolled Nursing GradPlus Program celebrates ten
years, a testimony to the effective way in which the hospital has developed
this important role in efforts to ensure excellence in nursing care.
T
en years ago, Enrolled Nurses (ENs)
represented only two per cent of
the nursing workforce at
Hollywood, with the profession largely
dominated by the university-qualified
Registered Nurse (RN).
With the expansion of the healthcare
sector and a need for long-term staff
planning, Hollywood became one of
the first hospitals in Western Australia
to start an EN Graduate Program. It did
so through its now highly respected
GradPlus Program, which also offers
RN, theatre and mental health
programs. Midwifery is also offered
within other Ramsay WA hospitals.
This year, Hollywood is celebrating ten
years of its EN Program, having just
graduated its twentieth cohort. Since
the program commenced in 2003, 255
ENs have graduated.
The program consists of six months in
acute medical and surgical nursing. It
allows for consolidation of skills and
knowledge while being supported
through the transition from student
to qualified nurse. This year saw the
inaugural commencement of a
12-month EN Graduate Program
combining medical, surgical and
mental health nursing.
Over its ten years, a career progression
pathway has been developed to
enable advanced skills training and
specialisation. Advanced skills training
is encouraged in the period after core
surgical and medical training. If ENs
choose to advance their skills, they
complete a cluster of competencies
within their specialisation. This then
awards them a reclassification as
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an Advanced Skill EN within their
career structure.
Clinical Nurse Educator and
EN GradPlus Coordinator,
Patricia Gurney, says the EN
GradPLus Program aims to
support nurses transitioning
into the workforce and to
encourage lifelong learning.
“The program gives the novice EN an
extremely solid grounding in their
skills and leads to many options for
learning advanced skills,” said Ms
Gurney. “The result is that we have
ENs being better equipped to care
for complex patients. We have a
significantly high retention of
graduates post-program, which is
fantastic for us as a hospital.”
ENs now make up about a third of
Hollywood’s nursing workforce and
work alongside RNs. The scope and
profile of the role has grown to the
point where an employee can enjoy
a long and varied career as an EN.
“Hollywood also has excellent
relationships with several of the TAFE
institutions,” said Ms Gurney, who
speaks regularly to students about
career opportunities at Hollywood.
“We consistently attract the top TAFE
students who have won individual
Nursing Student of the Year. It’s great
they choose Hollywood as the place
to start their nursing career.”
Hollywood’s GradPlus Program has
been recognised as producing awardwinning graduates. In the Nursing and
Midwifery Excellence Awards of WA,
Hollywood EN Graduate Dolly Douglas
has won the Graduate of the Year,
while Sara Garafallou has won
Preceptor of the Year.
Manager of Training and Development
at Hollywood, Anne Green, says one of
the unique aspects of Hollywood’s
GradPlus Nursing Program is the
pathways that it offers to nurses.
“The EN is part of our NextGen Plus
Pathway Program, which is available to
high school students who can apply
to the program in Year 11 and, on
completion of their studies, apply for
the EN Graduate Program,” explained
Ms Green. “Then, if they choose, they
can progress to complete an RN
conversion course, and subsequently
apply for the RN Graduate Program.
“We also identify potential graduates
when students are at TAFE and offer
entry into a Partnership Program. This
means the TAFE student completes
most of their practicums at Hollywood
and experiences our culture first-hand.
This is a very competitive program,
resulting in a guaranteed interview for
the GradPlus Program.
“We pride ourselves on the way in
which the program supports the longterm growth of the individual – both
in robust training opportunities and in
building professional confidence.”
Hollywood’s GradPlus EN Graduate
Nurse Program has two intakes a year
in February and August.
To apply for the program, go to
www.amazingcareers.com.au and click
on ‘current vacancies’.
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New Mental Health Career Pathway for ENs
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ebecca Godin has become the
first Enrolled Nurse (EN) to
commence the 12-month General
and Mental Health GradPlus Program for
ENs. The structured program combines
six months of medical and surgical
rotations with an additional six month
placement in mental health. It provides a
new career pathway for ENs at Hollywood.
Part of Ramsay WA’s GradPlus Program
for Graduate ENs, the General and
Mental Health Program provides both
personal and professional development.
During the program, ENs receive early
career support from preceptors and
clinical instructors. They receive a
structured education program with
tutorials and study days.
Rotations at The Hollywood Clinic give
ENs direct experience in working in an
acute mental health environment,
where they also receive clinical
supervision in mental health.
“I was interested in starting my career at
Hollywood as I had heard amazing
feedback on the program after hearing a
talk given by Trish Gurney at Challenger
TAFE,” said Rebecca. “It is a unique
program that I wanted to be a part of.
“I have a genuine interest in mental
health nursing, as I believe mental
health issues are a huge problem in
our society. I am also passionate about
palliative care nursing as I consider
supporting patients, and their families,
through their final days an honour
and privilege.”
“This is an exciting and an important
new program,” said Clinical Nurse
Educator and EN GradPlus Coordinator
Trish Gurney. “We are pleased to
have received a lot of interest from
potential grads.”
Ramsay WA offers February and August
intakes for the EN GradPlus Program
in Mental Health. For more information,
visit www.amazingcareers.com.au and
click on ‘current vacancies’.
Rebecca has completed clinical rotations
on Gratwick and Goldsworthy Wards.
Rebecca Godin with Nola Cruickshank
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student
profiles
The 10-year history of the EN
Graduate Nurse Program has yielded
many stories of a passion for nursing
as a career. We share a few below.
Hong Ngoc Thai Vo
Deanna Jones
Sharon Harry
Sharon joined the Hollywood EN
General GradPlus Program as a matureaged student. She completed sixmonths of general medical and surgical
nursing to consolidate her skills and was
then offered a permanent role at the
hospital, beginning the next stage of
her career in mental health nursing at
The Hollywood Clinic. She has now
completed six months in mental health
nursing and is working three days a
week at The Clinic and two days a week
on Jim Gordon Ward.
“The support was amazing,” said Sharon.
“The program facilitated everything I
wanted to achieve professionally by
allowing me to work on different wards
and to find, ultimately, my key
professional interest.”
Sharon was originally a Mothercraft
Nurse and has an Associate Diploma of
Social Sciences. She also facilitated
teaching in the Certificate in Child
Studies course and was a presenter for
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
in the Hospital Facilitation Program.
Hollywood was so impressed with
Sharon that they nominated her for a
Nursing and Midwifery Excellence
Award in 2013.
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A friend from TAFE recommended
Hollywood to Deanna and she’s never
looked back. She completed the sixmonth general EN Graduate Program in
2011 and, after working for another year,
worked towards her Advanced Skills
status through the hospital.
Currently, Deanna works on Donaldson
Ward with haemotology and oncology
patients. She is currently doing a
university-based RN Conversion
Program, studying three units a
semester while continuing to work at
Hollywood.
“My experience at Hollywood has been
fantastic,” said Deanna. “All the staff are
lovely and supportive. Through working
at Hollywood, I have been provided
with the opportunity to meet and care
for a lot of amazing people.
“I enrolled in the RN Conversion Program
because I want to advance my skills so I
can contribute more effectively as a
team member on the ward. When I
graduate as an RN, I will be able to
administer chemotherapy to oncology
patients. So far, in the Conversion
Program, I am really enjoying learning
new clinical skills that are valuable to
the oncology and haemotology
nursing environment.”
Hong began her nursing career with
the general six-month EN Program ten
years ago after coming to Australia
from Vietnam where she had been a
midwife, a teacher and an opera singer.
Hong then completed her RN
conversion through Edith Cowan
University, while continuing to work at
Hollywood. She has worked in urology
and gynaecology throughout her time
at the hospital.
“The Graduate Program has provided
me with lots of support from every
level,” said Hong. “It has equipped me
with more confidence and ability to
develop my skills to reach my potential.
It has opened up my nursing world to
different specialist areas and been
flexible for me to choose where I would
like to develop my knowledge.”
Hong is still working on Goldsworthy
Ward with urology, gynaecology and
general surgery patients. She also works
with junior nurses as an EN Support
Nurse with the GradPlus Program.
“The GradPlus Program is invaluable for
newly-trained nurses transitioning from
TAFE or university to the workforce
because they need a supported
working environment,” said Hong.
“GradPlus is fantastic because it gives
them that early career experience in a
highly supportive environment.”
Enrolling in Hollywood’s EN Graduate
Program ten years ago set Hong on a
career pathway that culminated this
year in her taking on the role as Acting
RN GradPlus Program Coordinator at
Hollywood.
Colleen Lloyd
Chris Nangle
Sara Garofallou
Sara Garofallou completed her sixmonth general EN training in 2006 and,
after three years working as an EN,
completed her Advanced Skills training.
During her EN training, Sara chose
orthopaedics as her specialisation and
has worked at Hollywood in
orthopaedics. She has been involved in
the Clinical Practice Committee at
Hollywood, assisting with reviewing
clinical practice protocols for the
hospital.
In 2011, Sara won the Metropolitan
Acute Care EN Award – part of the
Nursing and Midwifery Excellence
Awards – after being nominated by her
ward manager.
“In my position as an EN, I’ve always felt
like a valued team member at
Hollywood and have received the same
professional courtesy as any other staff
member,” said Sara. “It’s a privilege to
work with such fantastic staff. Working
alongside people who are caring,
hardworking and excellent at their job
makes you strive to be your best.”
Chris completed his EN training at the
Central Institute of Technology, Mount
Lawley. After hearing EN GradPlus
Coordinator Trish Gurney speak to a
group of student ENs, Chris decided to
enroll in Hollywood’s Graduate Program.
Chris completed the six-month general
GradPlus Program training in August
2011 and since then has worked on
Sadlier Ward with respiratory patients.
“I learned a lot on Sadlier about
respiratory and about generalised care,”
said Chris. “Because respiratory patients
also often need support with anxiety
and other related health issues, my
experience has been fairly broad.
“Hollywood’s GradPlus Program filled in
my TAFE training well. It has given me
the hands-on experience of what the
EN position entails. An EN is an
important role because we
complement the RNs to provide
patients with really comprehensive care.”
Chris is currently undertaking the RN
Conversion Program at Curtin University.
“Nursing really interests me – how the
body can heal itself and, more
importantly, how we facilitate the body
to heal itself,” said Chris. “I think it is
important to keep studying and
building on your skills.”
Colleen was in her early fifties when she
embarked on a nursing career at
Hollywood. Needing to get back into
the workforce after her children had
grown up, Colleen took on a position as
a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at
Hollywood, receiving on-the-job
training for the position. In 2010, her
excellent work as a PCA was recognised
when she was nominated by Hollywood
for the WA Trainee of the Year Award.
“I was so taken with the wonderful
nursing staff and the ways in which they
contributed to patient healing that I
wanted to become an EN,” said Colleen.
After completing part-time EN training
at West Coast Institute of Training in
2011, Colleen completed Hollywood’s
GradPlus Program, working on both
Goldsworthy and Gosse Wards and, she
says, learning alot during this time.
“I think the EN plays a very important
role,” said Colleen. “We are the ‘eyes and
ears’ for the doctors and allied health
workers because we spend so much
time with the patients. We can provide
valuable information about patients to
other medical staff and can contribute
to the overall patient experience.”
Content in her role as an EN, Colleen
intends to complete her Advanced Skills
qualifications and wants to get more
involved in wound care. She is currently
one of the Manual Handling Champions
on Gosse Ward.
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Day
Programs
The Hollywood Clinic offers
an extensive range of day
programs that provide convenient
out-patient treatment options
T
he Hollywood Clinic has grown
to offer a comprehensive range
of specialised day programs
treating a range of conditions.
The objective of The Hollywood
Clinic’s day programs is to deliver
group therapy that provides patients
with the skills and support to help
improve the quality and enjoyment
of life and break the cycle of relapse,
and therefore the need for
hospitalisation. The individual
programs are designed to promote
the use of effective coping strategies
and a return to normal functioning.
The day programs are conducted
by a carefully selected, skilled and
experienced multidisciplinary
team of health professionals which
includes clinical psychologists,
registered mental health nurses,
occupational therapists, social
workers, art therapist and dieticians.
The programs are developed in
conjunction with accredited
psychiatrists.
Accessing day programs as an
out-patient allows patients to
effectively balance the demands of
everyday life such as work, study
and family commitments, while
seeking treatment.
The range of day programs
have varying schedules and
commitments. A referral from a
GP is all that is needed to access
a program.
contacting the
hollywood clinic:
If you would like to find out more
about a Hollywood Clinic day
program please contact 9346 6850.
We will be able to answer any
questions you may have, as well as
discuss the referral process with you
and provide advice on eligibility.
Additional information on
The Hollywood Clinic can be
accessed via the website
www.hollywoodclinic.com.au
A snapshot of The
Hollywood Clinic’s
Day Programs:
Alcohol and Substance Use Program
For some people it begins as innocently
as social drinking that gets out of hand,
a way to cope when the pressure is on.
For others it might be prescription
drugs. Drug and alcohol dependency is
a disease that damages your emotional,
physical and spiritual health, whatever
the substance and whatever the cause.
Instead of helping you cope, it’s
destroying your life.
During group therapy sessions patients
work on issues such as relapse
prevention, how to deal with cravings
and how to communicate more
effectively. The program promotes a
healthy and relaxed lifestyle combined
with personal growth. This encourages
a strong sense of self, laying the
foundation for high self-esteem.
The Alcohol and Substance Use
program is run every weekday from
9.30am to 3.00pm.
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Art Therapy Program
Art therapy involves the use of making
art for self-expression and reflection in
the presence of a trained art therapist.
Clients who are referred to this
program do not need previous
experience or skill in art. The art
therapist is not primarily concerned
with making an aesthetic or diagnostic
assessment of the client’s image. The
overall aim is to enable a client to
effect change and growth on a
personal level through the use of
art materials in a safe, facilitating
environment.
Art therapy is an excellent option for
anyone experiencing distress and is
especially effective for those who find
it difficult to verbalise or acknowledge
their feelings.
Eating Disorders Program
Eating disorders are serious and
potentially life threatening mental and
physical illnesses. However, with
appropriate treatment and a high level
of personal commitment, recovery
from an eating disorder is achievable.
The Hollywood Clinic has a wellregarded and longstanding reputation
for managing eating disorders,
successfully treating Anorexia Nervosa
(AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN) and Eating
Disorders Not Otherwise Specified
(EDNOS) for many years.
Our Clinic provides a range of
programs across a continuum of
need levels which aim to assist
individuals, and their families
experiencing an eating disorder,
including an In-Patient Eating
Disorders Program, Day Patient
Eating Disorders Program and Day
Patient Bulimia Nervosa Program.
Mood and Anxiety
Management Program
Whoever coined the phrase ‘the
depths of depression’ really
understood what life feels like for
thousands of people every day.
Sometimes it can occur when we
experience seemingly impossible
circumstances. Other times, it’s due to
a physical disruption within the brain’s
chemistry. Whatever the cause,
depression is a very real medical
condition. Depression is also
experienced by people with Bipolar
Disorder. A person fluctuates between
high mood ‘mania’ and low mood
‘depression’; extreme moods that can
change regularly and may not relate to
what is happening in their lives,
although their mood swings may be
triggered by certain events.
Most patients coming into the Mood
Disorders unit have complex diagnostic
and medical problems that require
careful observation and assessment.
Once a diagnosis has been made,
treatment can commence. Physical
treatments such as medication target
the underlying changes in brain function
alleviating symptoms and preventing
recurrence. At The Hollywood Clinic,
we believe patients must feel fullyinvolved in their recovery, so each
aspect of the individual’s program is
discussed at length.
Facilitated by a clinical psychologist,
the group program is designed to be
attended as a day patient. A follow-up
program providing support and
ongoing learning is offered once per
week to those who have completed
the two week course held Monday to
Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm.
Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder Programs
The Hollywood Clinic provides a
number of trauma recovery day
programs. These include the Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder Program
(PTSD), a treatment program
specifically tailored for Vietnam
Veterans and veterans who served in
the armed forces around that period
of time; the Trauma Recovery
Program for Military Personnel,
designed for younger veterans who
have or are currently serving in the
Australian Defence Force; and the
Trauma Recovery Program for
Emergency Services Personnel.
Women’s Trauma Program
This program is specifically tailored for
women who have experienced any
form of trauma, including physical,
sexual, and emotional abuse.
Psychological trauma, like physical
trauma, occurs when an event exceeds
a person’s capacity to protect his or
her psychological wellbeing. Trauma
represents a complex relationship
between an event and a response that
must take into account the
vulnerabilities of the particular
individual, their environment and
the availability of resources required
for recovery.
The Seniors Program
Later life is a time of contentment and
contemplation for most people.
However, it can also be a time of loss,
including the death of loved ones, a
decline in physical health and loss of
independence. These losses can be
difficult to adjust to and may also
reawaken earlier losses that have never
been properly resolved.
The Seniors Program at The Hollywood
Clinic aims to assist older people to
live contented and fulfilled lives. The
program focuses on assisting people
to adjust to loss and change, manage
depression and anxiety, improve sleep
and socialise.
The Seniors Program is a day program
which runs from Monday to Friday
between 10.00am - 2.30pm.
For information on any of these programs please call 9346 6850
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TLIGHT
N:
HOLLYWOOD’S
GASTROENTEROLOGY
DEPARTMENT
GASTROENTEROLOGY
SPECIALISTS AT
HOLLYWOOD
Dr Kenji So
Tel: 6389 0631
Dr Sandra Henderson
Tel: 9381 5677
Dr Kannan Venugopal
Tel: 9389 6933
Dr Gary Jeffery
Tel: 9389 1733
Dr Oliver Waters
Tel: 6389 0631
Dr Melissa Jennings
Tel: 9389 6933
Dr G MacQuillian
Tel: 9386 1004
Dr Lindsay Mollison
Tel: 1300 887 997
Dr Michael Bray
Tel: 9386 5346
Dr William Reed
Tel: 9386 1004
Dr Frank Brennan
Tel: 9389 1733
Dr Matthew Zimmerman
Tel: 9389 6933
Dr Linden Easton
Tel: 9386 9600
H
ollywood’s Gastroenterology Department
offers patients diagnostic and therapeutic
endoscopy services, with a focus on
gastroscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy and
other related procedures.
Staff are able to evaluate and treat a broad range
of gastroenterological conditions including
abdominal pain, colon and rectal diseases, gastric
and oesophageal diseases, and gastrooesophageal reflux disease. They also perform
percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (PEG)
insertion and care.
The department is largely a day procedure unit,
open from 7.00am to 7.30pm Monday to Friday.
The 20-bed unit sees about 35 patients a day.
Seventeen specialists at Hollywood –
predominantly gastroenterologists, but also
surgeons and respiratory specialists – perform
procedures at the unit.
The department was refurbished in 2008 and has
three procedure rooms, all equipped with the
latest high-definition endoscopes, processors and
sterilising equipment. All scopes and monitors are
state-of-the-art and are updated regularly.
“We really value providing excellent,
individualised patient care,” said Kylie
Forsyth, Clinical Nurse Manager of the
Gastroenterology Department.
“Patients who arrive at the department for a
procedure often find the idea daunting and are
generally anxious. Recognising this is an important
part of our role as specialised gastroenterology
nurses. We aim to make it as pleasant an
experience as possible – from the moment they
book their procedure through to their discharge
and beyond.”
Gastroenterology is a dynamic field and
medical and nursing staff regularly attend
professional development sessions to update
skills and knowledge within the speciality. The
department employs a number of nationally
credentialed gastroenterology nurses and ensures
ongoing training.
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A word from the executive chef
Smoked ocean trout salad
Serves 4 Allergens: Fish
Ingredients
320g or 4 Smoked trout fillets
200g Pickled ginger
100g Yellow Chinese radish (daikon) thinly sliced
½ Cucumber (de-seeded and cut into thin strips-julienne)
1 Medium Chinese cabbage (thinly sliced)
2 Carrots (peeled and cut into thin strips-julienne)
20g Micro herbs
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In the last two years, we have really made some
great improvements to Hollywood’s food, and I
think we have set the benchmark in quality that
other hospitals aspire to. It has been an amazing
journey that has seen a fundamental shift in food
preparation and the adoption of a fresh,
local approach.
1. Combine sugar, vinegar, salt and water into a saucepan
and heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat
and cool.
To achieve the freshest result, we began building
relationships with new local suppliers, this resulted
in using fresher premium cuts, from such suppliers as
Kailis Bros, Amelia Park and Linley valley pork.
4. Top with julienne cucumber.
We have a great team of chefs here at Hollywood,
who, in a day, prepare and serve up to 2,000 meals
a day for patients and staff.
We have daily discussions and tastings prior to the
food being plated and then we can make
adjustments to seasoning and presentation, to
optimise taste and quality.
I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE OUR SMOKED OCEAN
TROUT SALAD RECIPE THAT IS A POPULAR DISH
ON OUR MENU, AND IS QUITE SIMPLE TO
PREPARE AT HOME - SO PLEASE TRY.
As the warmer months start rolling in, this salad is a
healthy, lighter option for those warm evenings. The
presentation of the dish is outstanding and is packed
with freshness and flavour. The combination of the
smokiness of the trout, the pickled ginger and
vegetable is absolutely mouthwatering.
Please enjoy.
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2. Mix sliced Chinese cabbage and julienne carrot together
then cover with pickling liquor and chill for 24hrs
3. To plate up, drain the pickled vegetables and share
between plates.
5. Cut smoked trout fillet into 4 pieces and layer on top
with alternate slices of daikon.
6. Garnish around trout with pickled ginger and top with a
sprinkling of washed micro herbs.
A word from ian parmenter
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I
n our quest for a healthier way of eating, attention
is often drawn to the traditional Mediterranean
diet. And even within the Mediterranean region
there have been many studies into where their
healthiest diet exists. It transpires that the prize goes
to the Greek island of Crete, which prompted this
passionate consumer to go there to see – and to
taste – why it has been so successful.
Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean
located about 300 kilometres south of Athens and
250 kilometres north of Libya. It is the largest of the
Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the
Mediterranean. Human beings have lived there for
the past 130,000 years and they have taken their
culinary influences from the many past rulers,
including the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the
Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire, which is
why many of their dishes include rice and pasta.
Traditionally, Cretan people mostly were landholders,
farmers, and agricultural workers. Living off the land,
they would gather wild vegetables, fruits and herbs.
And still do.
Predominantly, theirs has been a vegetarian diet and
while fish was often consumed, meat was less
frequently eaten, generally about once a week and
on feast days, such as Greek Orthodox Easter. Their
principal meats still comes from goats and sheep,
which also provide milk for the beautiful Cretan
yoghurt and its cheeses.
Perhaps surprisingly, their diet is higher in fat than
many other modern western countries but mostly it
is consumed in the form of extra virgin olive oil,
which is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and
antioxidants. The island has more than 35 million
olive trees and the fruits and oil may be served as
part of every meal, including breakfast. Per capita
consumption by Cretans is the highest of anywhere
in the world, a staggering 35 litres per annum, while
consumption in the rest of Greece is half that
amount. Perhaps surprisingly, Australia is now the
world’s seventh largest consumer nation at 1.5 litres
per person, just ahead of Turkey and it’s good to see
that production and consumption is rapidly rising
each year.
Crete has plenty of wild food with its hillsides
covered with aromatic and flavourful herbs such as
sage, thyme, oregano, and rosemary. And there are
delicious wild greens known as horta, many of which
we might regard as weeds!
In addition to wild foods, popular staples include
beans, eggplant, zucchinis, artichokes, chickpeas, and
okra.
There’s a Cretan saying using weaving terms: “food is
the yarn in the stomach, and bread is the shuttle”.
Indeed, good bread is a given and is never thrown
away. It has long been a tradition to prepare
taximadia which are a variety of crunchy rusk or hard
tack which are remarkably appealing, especially
served with their many dips.
Overall, the traditional Cretan diet is a way of eating
that we can all adopt: consume fresh foods in season;
try to buy locally grown produce; keep recipes
simple; avoid using too many additives; limit the
amount of meat consumed; limit the use of animal
fat, salt and sugar; and, above all… eat your greens.
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Sonia Padmanabham
Appointments
and Movements
Karen Gullick
Dr Margaret Sturdy
Karen Gullick has commenced as Director of
Clinical Services at Hollywood Private
Hospital. She was previously a Clinical
Services Coordinator at Hollywood between
2000 and 2008. Since 2008 Karen has been
the Director of Nursing and Midwifery at St
John of God Hospital in Bunbury. Karen is an
Adjunct Associate Professor of Nursing at
Curtin University and a member of the WA
Nursing and Midwifery Board.
Dr Margaret Sturdy has been appointed CEO
of Peel Health Campus which was recently
acquired by Ramsay Health Care. Margaret
has been the Director of Medical Services at
Hollywood Private Hospital since 1993 after
she started working at the hospital in January
1989 as a medical registrar. She assisted in
the transition from Hollywood Repatriation
Hospital to Hollywood Private Hospital.
Nola Cruickshank
Daniel Heredia
After 16 years of amazing service at
Hollywood Private Hospital, Nola Cruickshank,
Director of Clinical Services retired on 30th
August 2013. Prior to joining Hollywood,
Nola held senior roles at a number of
hospitals across Australia including La Trobe,
Fremantle, Royal Perth and Derby Regional,
where she developed a reputation as a
strong leader, passionate about quality
patient care and the nursing profession.
Dr Daniel Heredia has been appointed to
the role of Director of Medial Services at
Hollywood Private Hospital. Prior to this
role, he worked at Hollywood Private
Hospital for a number of years as a medical
registrar and subsequent to that, as the
Deputy Director of Medical Services. He has
also completed further studies in business
administration and public health and
gained senior management experience
working for a federal Government agency.
Nola’s leadership of the hospital’s nursing
and allied health areas, as well as training
and development and quality teams, has
been outstanding, and is evidenced by the
achievement of the people who work in
those teams. In addition, her ability to foster
positive relationships with key stakeholders,
in particular the accredited medical
practitioners, has been integral to
Hollywood’s long-term success.
Nola has been a prominent member of
various boards and committees in the
nursing community and is extremely wellregarded in the profession across Australia.
She has Adjunct Professorial appointments
with both Curtin and Edith Cowan
Universities and was the inaugural recipient
of the Royal College of Nursing Australia and
Department of Health Annual Award for
Outstanding Contribution to the Nursing
Profession in 2006.
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Sonia Padmanabham has been appointed to
the role of Regional HR Manager WA/SA
based at Hollywood Private Hospital. Sonia
has an extensive background over 15 years in
human resources including organisational
development, performance management,
employee relations, training, personnel/
payroll services and recruitment. She has
held senior management leadership
positions for the last ten years in large and
diverse public sector agencies including the
Office of Police Integrity (Victoria) where she
was Manager Human Resources and prior to
that with the Department of Finance in WA
as Director People Strategy and Performance.
Andy Papa-Adams
Andy Papa-Adams has been appointed to
the new role of Medical Services Manager
at Hollywood Private Hospital. Andy
completed a medical degree in the UK
and has worked as a doctor in England
and Australia. Having a strong interest in
health management, Andy then
completed an MBA and has worked in
various roles including project
management and marketing. Most
recently, Andy was employed as CEO of
Oceanic Medical Imaging.
Expansion Update:
Hollywood
building projects
Works on the $6.9 million expansion of
The Hollywood Clinic have begun. Significant
groundworks have been completed and
retaining walls are now in place.
When concluded, the expansion will include a new
wing that will add another 30 beds to the existing
40-bed in-patient facility. All new rooms will be
single rooms with ensuite bathrooms. The
redevelopment will also include new exercise
facilities and a staff room. A new dining room will
accommodate 120 day and in-patients.
The new wing has been designed to create a warm
and friendly setting that promotes wellbeing by
incorporating an internal courtyard, access to
gardens and large windows to allow natural light
in. It is scheduled to open in April 2014.
A further $63.3 million expansion to the hospital’s
Nedlands facilities will commence in 2014. This
project will see the hospital expand its operating
theatres, wards, catering facilities and car park bays.
Six new, state-of-the-art operating theatres will
increase the hospital’s total to 16. The theatre
expansion includes additional capacity in the
theatre recovery and holding areas, sterilisation
and supply units.
The project also includes two new wards and
another level on the hospital’s multi-storey
car park.
The expansion also includes a new kitchen to
support the catering team who currently prepare
up to 2,000 meals every day.
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hollywood
in brief
4 hospitals, 1 team, many reasons…
Sunday May 26 2013 was a day of fun, fitness and fundraising as staff from the
four Ramsay WA hospitals joined up to form one unbeatable team. Ramsay
WA’s 2013 HBF Run for a Reason team increased in size from last year’s 270 to
an incredible 401 participants.
The brand new course began right in the heart of the city and finished at
Gloucester Park where the Ramsay WA team enjoyed a delicious breaky to
reward their efforts.
Over 29,500 participants took part in the Hollywood Private Hospital 12km
event or the Joondalup Private Hospital 4km event. An incredible $1.3 million
was raised for some worthy charities.
Rebecca gives back to Hollywood nurses in
appreciation
Hollywood Private Hospital’s Donaldson Ward was presented with four new
iPads from former patient Rebecca Lenzo at a special morning tea, in
appreciation of the care she received from staff.
In 2010, Rebecca was diagnosed at the age of 20 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Rebecca began her treatment at Hollywood as an outpatient until she was
able to have a stem cell transplant and was admitted as an inpatient on the
Donaldson Ward.
Thankfully, the transplant was successful and at present Rebecca is in remission
and is working part-time.
Rebecca became very close to the nursing staff on Donaldson Ward
throughout her long stay. She was always extremely positive throughout her
treatment and as soon as she was well enough, became involved in efforts
to raise awareness and funds for the Leukaemia Foundation of Western
Australia (LFWA).
Having raised almost $50,000 to date for LFWA, Rebecca also raised enough
money to buy four iPads which she kindly donated to the Donaldson Ward.
She felt the iPads would help entertain Donaldson Ward patients, especially if
they are unable to leave their rooms for long periods at a time.
Hollywood Revue was a recipe for success
After a hiatus of six years, the Hollywood Revue was resurrected on June 21
2013 at Subiaco Arts Centre. The Hollywood Revue is an evening for staff to
team up together and perform fun and light hearted skits. Staff could
choose to perform on the night or just enjoy the performances as part of
the audience.
The theme of the night was "Masterchef: Hollywood Edition" which
participating teams presented with humour and finesse. The event was a
great social and entertaining night full of laughs.
The Executive Team is always expected to make an appearance as the
opening act. This year was no exception with a humorous performance
involving an interesting choice in wigs, costumes and props for their
performance “There’s No ‘Pie’ in Team” based on a team building exercise.
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Hollywood nurse Lesley Pitman celebrates
50 years of service
Hollywood Private Hospital nurse Lesley Pitman celebrated a special personal
milestone this year – 50 years of service to the profession.
Lesley’s fondest memories of nursing are the interactions she has with her
patients. She loves the friendships she has built over the 32 years at Hollywood
Private Hospital with her regular patients and staff who make work life interesting
and enjoyable.
As a Continence Advisor many of her patients are long time regulars, including
an 88 year old patient Lesley has been treating for over ten years. Lesley also
enjoys her teaching role as part of the continence advisory course held at
Hollywood each year.
“I think one of my best achievements is that I’ve learned how to teach,” said Lesley.
“As time has progressed, I’ve learned how to impart the knowledge that I’ve
gained over the years, and help younger nurses who are still learning,” said Lesley.
Hollywood Private Hospital nurses taking
teamwork out of the ward and onto the trail
Four Hollywood DSU nurses took their team focus out of the wards and hit
the remote Western Australian bushland as part of the inaugural Oxfam
Perth Trailwalk.
Starting in Kalamunda on the 8 October 2013, Linda King, Fran Nicholson, Sheena
Rooney and Elaine Dawson joined 350 teams and walked 100km in 48 hours
along the Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail before tackling the northern most
section of the iconic Bibbulmun Track.
“Teamwork is one of the most important skills needed when working in
healthcare and is one of the Hollywood core values. Teamwork is what drives us
as nurses and enables us to effectively help people, so we are all very lucky this
skill comes naturally to us.”
Hollywood Private Hospital is proud to be associated with Oxfam Australia and
has donated $600 to the group’s fundraising efforts. Overall, the group raised
$5,500 for the Oxfam Perth Trailwalk.
Hollywood donates to young PSA Antonette
helping her participate in Youth Parliament
Hollywood Patient Service Assistant Antonnette Wamukoya was chosen to
participate in the 2013 Western Australian YMCA Youth Parliament. The Youth
Parliament program runs once a year and is designed to give the young people
of Western Australia a forum to discuss the issues that matter to them. Youth
Parliamentarians participate in a week long camp in July, spending three days in
parliament debating issues.
Antonnette participated as the Member for Cannington, and sat as a member of
the Opposition Committee. Her passion for Mental Health, Health and Disability
drove the decision to take part in the program.
The key objective she hoped to achieve was to advocate for more funds to be
allocated in regional areas where there is currently not enough capacity for the
demand of people suffering from mental illness.
Antonette approached Hollywood for a donation due to her knowledge of the
focus on mental health at the hospital. Hollywood was happy to contribute $250
towards living costs for the program.
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hollywood
in brief
Hollywood donates $15,000 for a super effort
for sarcoma research
Hollywood Private Hospital has once again supported the Sock it to Sarcoma
team taking part in the Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer. This year, Hollywood
donated $15,000 to the team amongst whom are Hollywood orthopaedic
specialists, exercise scientists, physiotherapists and nurses who are participating
in the major cycling event.
The event is hosted by the Western Australian Institute of Medical Research
(WAIMR) and took place on the 19th and 20th October 2013. Participants cycled
over 200 kilometres in two days, camping overnight in Mandurah.
Funds raised by the Sock it to Sarcoma team will go towards sarcoma research.
The team raised over $135,000 for this event.
Hollywood orthopaedic surgeon Gavin Clark talks
to The West Australian about football knee injuries
In a six minute video produced by the West Australian, Hollywood Private
Hospital orthopaedic surgeon Gavin Clark discusses football knee injuries and
the need for all players – whether professional or the weekend sportsperson
– to protect their knees.
Even with today’s most advanced reconstructions, with grafts and
synthetic ligaments, Dr Clark said an injury can age the knee and increase
the risk of arthritis.
“It is quite often said that the moment you injure your anterior cruciate ligament
you probably age your knee by 10-15 years. So no matter what treatment you
have, you have still got that increased risk of arthritis down the track.”
Visit www.health.thewest.com.au to hear Dr Clark discussing the signs to look
out for to recognise when an injury is serious and requires medical advice
and treatment.
Hollywood and West Australian Ballet partnership
continues in 2014
Hollywood will once again be a major sponsor of West Australian Ballet, with
the hospital continuing its sponsorship of the ballet company in 2014.
Hollywood Private Hospital CEO Peter Mott said the hospital is delighted to
support local arts and culture and West Australian Ballet gives so much back to
Our care surrounds the community
the community.
Proudly supporting
Australian core
Ballet values being ‘contribution to the
“With one of Hollywood PrivateWest
Hospital’s
community’, we are always focused on how we can get involved to make a
difference. Hollywood Private Hospital has developed a reputation for
supporting the WA arts community and we are proud to be an on-going
Opening Night Series Partner and Major Sponsor of West Australian Ballet."
hollywoodprivatehospital.com.au
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Vale
Terry
Marshall
A Tribute to one of our favourite veterans
I
t is with sadness that Hollywood remembers one of its oldest and
most respected patients, Terry Marshall, who passed away on 13
September 2013.
Terry was born in Perth in 1924 and, after the outbreak of the Second
World War, joined the Royal Australian Navy Reserve at the age of 16.
Within a short time, he was transferred to Australia’s armed merchant ships,
which ferried desperately needed supplies to Australian and allied troops.
During his six years with the Navy and 15 years in the reserve forces, Terry
served in various regions – including Norway, the North Atlantic and the
South Pacific. Although he travelled the world, he always returned to Perth
as his home. During each year’s ANZAC Day Parade, he proudly led the
Naval Association sub-section until a few years before he died.
Terry had a long association with Hollywood. He was first admitted in 1941,
when the hospital was still owned and run by the Department of Veteran’s
Affairs, and The Hollywood Hour featured on 6PR every afternoon.
More than just a patient at the hospital, Terry brought his deep sense of service
and duty to the contribution he made to Hollywood. For many years, he was an
Official Visitor at the hospital. In this capacity, he provided support and comfort
to many of the war veterans who were treated there.
Terry’s son Brian recalls the great affection that his father had for Hollywood.
“He had great respect for the staff at the hospital, whom he got to know well,”
said Brian. “He got great enjoyment from being able to help others.
“Beyond the hospital, his involvement with community groups was extensive.
Even during the many years he worked for Australia Post - then known as PMG
(Post Master General) - he offered his time as a volunteer, organising social and
community activities.”
Terry leaves behind his wife Valarie, two children Brian and Lyn, and
three grandchildren – Heath, Faith and Alice.
Hollywood greatly appreciates the ways in which Terry contributed to hospital
life. He will be remembered by so many as a wonderful colleague, and a
dependable and generous friend. He will be very much missed by all.
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