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HEALTH ALERT: Severe tropical cyclone Veronica 22 March 2019 The WA Country Health Service has confirmed the appropriate procedures are in place at Karratha and Hedland Health Campuses as well as Onslow Health Service to see service delivery continue throughout a cyclone. Given the hospitals are located within one of the most severe cyclonic wind regions in Australia, the facilities are fully compliant under Region D Terrain and all structures are designed and certified in accordance with the Building Code of Australia. With a real focus on preparedness, the WA Country Health Service has already addressed: Staffing Supplies – medical, food, pharmaceuticals Establishing plans for high risk patients Once the facilities move to a yellow alert, emergency department services and inpatient care will continue, however all outpatient hospital, allied health and nursing appointments will be cancelled. Once a red alert is notified, Karra... -
Local schools ready to PARTY 22 March 2019 Students in the Great Southern in the process of obtaining their driver’s licence will take part in the powerful reality education program called P.A.R.T.Y (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth) at Albany Health and Katanning Health Campuses from Tuesday 26 March 2019. According to the WA Country Health Service’s Regional Director, David Naughton, the program aims to positively influence the decision making of young people by highlighting the consequences of risk taking behaviour. Mr Naughton said students go behind the scenes with paramedics, doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for insight to the experience of a patient with major trauma such as head and spinal injuries. “After attending the program, evaluation indicates that students’ believe they are more likely to be injured as a result of taking a risk and they report that they a...
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Bunbury ED staff reunite with Levi following lifesaving treatment last year 14 March 2019 Staff in Bunbury Hospital’s Emergency Department were delighted to recently reunite with one of their former patients, 22 month old Levi Smith. Levi sustained multiple severe injuries last year after he was accidentally run over in the driveway of his home. After clinicians first suspected Levi had a broken collarbone and broken ribs, he was later found to have sustained two collapsed lungs and soft tissue ligament damage to his neck. Levi’s Mum Cindy said the hospital visit was emotional, given it was only six months since the traumatic accident, but she was keen to show her family’s appreciation to the staff who she said helped save Levi’s life. Levi was initially treated at Bunbury Hospital’s Emergency Department where staff from a number of departments worked intensively to stabilise him prior to his transfer to Perth. Levi then spent three weeks at Pert... -
Country nurses and midwives make up more than 50 per cent of finalists 12 March 2019 Half of the 38 finalists announced in the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards are WA Country Health Service nurses and midwives from regional and remote Western Australia The WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards brings together nurses and midwives from all over the state with different levels of experience and from a range of work environments. Acting WA Country Health Service Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Jeffery Williams said the result was a testament to country nurses and midwives. “I’m pleased to see 19 very worthy finalists - across a number of categories - are from remote and regional WA,” Mr Williams said. “The WA Country Health Service employs over 4,000 nurses and midwives making up 42 per cent of our workforce. “They are at the forefront of our regional healthcare services and their contribution is vital to the health an... -
Access to Merredin Health Service changes as redevelopment progresses 11 March 2019 The new entrance and reception to the Merredin Health Service will open to visitors and patients at 8.00am on Tuesday 19 March. All visitors to the health service and clients attending ambulatory care, pathology, medical imaging and x-ray appointments will need to enter the hospital via the new entrance. Access to the Emergency Department has not changed. WA Country Health Service Regional Director Sean Conlan, said the new entrance and reception area have been set into the original hospital footprint, in order to preserve the heritage façade. “The completed refurbishment of the Health Service promises a new era in health care with a focus on promoting good health, preventing illness and the management of chronic disease. “The upgraded Health Service will give the local community improved primary health and community care facilities all on one site,” said Mr...
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24/01/2024