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Jane Wilson lauded by alma mater as a distinguished alumna Described as having an illustrious career in nursing, and a dedication to education as Currently the Implementation Manager with the Commissioner’s Office, Jane has held many posts at Southern DHB in both clinical and managerial capacities over a three decade career, including clinical nurse specialist and educator roles, charge nurse manager, service manager and nursing director. Jane was an inaugural student in Otago Polytechnic’s Diploma of Nursing programme, graduating in 1986. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic as well as post graduate studies in Public Health and Nursing Leadership and Management with the University of Otago. After completing her new graduate year at Dunedin Hospital, Jane went to London and worked as a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital. Before returning to work for the Southern DHB in 1991, Jane completed the English National Board Paediatric In nominating Jane for the Distinguished Alumni Award, Otago Polytechnic’s School of Nursing principal lecturer Linda Kinniburgh said, “Jane is recognised for her leadership in nursing, both at a clinical level and leading and directing nursing services. She is highly respected and regarded at the Southern DHB and also by her colleagues at Otago Polytechnic for her communication style, her attention to detail and her willingness to work in collaborative roles.”
Pictured: Jane Wilson accepts the Distinguished Alumni Award Congratulating Jane on her award, Southern DHB Chief Executive Chris Fleming acknowledged not only Jane’s role as a “Southern DHB leader in nursing and administration” but also for playing “an invaluable role in our Southern Future programme of work. Her enthusiasm and commitment continues to inspire us all.” Nursing Director to speak in Barcelona on mental health Southern DHB Nurse Director Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service, Heather Casey, has been invited to be a guest speaker at the International Council of Nurses (ICN) annual congress in Barcelona in May The theme for the 2017 congress is ‘Nurses at the forefront transforming care’ and will be attended by approximately 5000 people from all over the world. “I’m truly surprised and humbled by the invitation,” says Heather, who will speak about mental health and addictions issues in primary care environments, providing nurse led Integrated Care examples. "This is the first time Mental health and addictions has been on the main agenda for ICN. Addressing these issues in all areas of health is essential and I will represent New Zealand with great pride.” Heather will also talk about nurses embracing new roles during emergency responses after the Christchurch earthquake and discuss building Mental Health and Addictions capacity, capability and literacy within nursing and communities.
Pictured: Nursing Director Heather Casey will Southern DHB Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Leanne Samuel says this achievement reflects Heather’s unwavering commitment and passion for mental health. “I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this opportunity. We wish her all the best and know she will do an exceptional job of representing New Zealand and Southern DHB.”
Mt. Everest Challenge motivates staff There’s nothing like some healthy competition to get staff members moving and the Mt. Everest workplace challenge is doing just that! A total of 50 teams are currently competing in the challenge, which sees staff work in teams to climb the equivalent distance Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay climbed from Base Camp to the summit of Mt. Everest within Initiated by staff members Brian Shea and Viv Allan-Kelly, the challenge was born out of a desire for a more healthy and balanced workplace environment. “This challenge allows staff members to not only have fun, but create a culture of teamwork, positivity and balance,” says Brian. “Regardless of your fitness, you can contribute to climbing one flight or 100! There’s no set expectation you need to meet, this is just about moving and being part of a team.” Although the official start date was April 14, you can still participate in the challenge, which finishes on May 29. Register by contacting Viv.Allen-Kelly@southerndhb.govt.nz to receive a Mt. Everest Challenge master sheet so your team can mark off boxes as you contribute to the challenge. If you finish one summit, then start again! The more challenges completed, the more chance of winning the team celebration. Send completed Mt. Everest Challenge to Brian Shea, internal box 9 or scan and email to Brian.Shea@southerndhb.govt.nz by Monday, June 5 to be in the draw for a team celebration. Good luck everyone! New tool streamlines care planning for midwives Midwives in the Queen Mary Maternity Centre have improved note taking and staff handovers by adopting a new tool for documenting care planning. Through the Skills for Change programme, Midwifery Educators Wendy Munro and Julie Robinson, Core Midwife Sarah Pezaro, and Quality and Safety Programme Coordinator Heather LaDell audited the care planning process for inpatients. The results included differences in note taking which sometimes led to inconsistent care plans and staff handovers. The proposed solution was adopting the model ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implantation/intervention, evaluation), adapted from a nursing framework. “Midwives can now be clear and consistent with their paperwork and handovers, which ultimately leads to a better outcome for our patients," says Southern DHB Midwifery Educator, Wendy Munro. Pictured: Commissioner Kathy Grant congratulates team member Heather LaDell with a Skills for Change Certificate Pictured: Midwifery Educators Julie Robinson and Wendy Munro with their Skills for Change working document “We have provided education around the use of this model, and appointed ‘Change Champions’ who help motivate and support staff in this area." Since the model has been used, Wendy says she has received positive feedback from staff members, including a significant improvement in staff handovers. Patients walk the talk Southland Hospital Dietitian Claire Cannon is making some positive changes by providing the option of an ‘active meeting’ for her patients. Claire manages patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and encourages her patients to be active and avoid sitting for long periods “I realised I was providing this advice, but we were sitting in an office the whole time. I thought it would be nice to go for a walk instead. “It’s less formal and we are in a neutral environment, so the patient feels comfortable and we both get to enjoy the outdoors.” Walks can last anywhere between 15 to 40 minutes, depending on the appointment and what the patients wants. Claire says the response to this healthy alternative has been really positive.
Pictured: Southland Hospital Dietitian Claire Cannon “Most patients are pleasantly surprised. It’s amazing what some fresh air can do – for both the patient and myself.” |