Collaboration

Carol Jackson1, Belinda Fenney-Walch1, Emma Shanahan2 1Public Health Services, Department of Health, 2Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (edition 2) require accredited health service organisations to work in partnership with Aboriginal communities to meet their...
  • November 29, 2019
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Mrs Judy Parish1, Ms Yvette Story1, Mrs Megan  Parr1, Mrs Evelyn  Larcombe1, Mrs Deb Clay1, Mrs Mandy Gleeson1, Mrs Andrea Vout1 1Tasmanian Health Service, Hobart/Launceston/North-West Coast, Australia Abstract: Tasmanian midwives can achieve better outcomes by sharing resources and strategy. Whilst...
  • November 29, 2019
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Ms Fran Tiplady1 1Department Of Health Abstract: The Tasmanian Immunisation Strategy 2019-24 will guide our approach to publicly-funded immunisation in Tasmania over the next 5 years. The Strategy has been developed in the context of the National Immunisation Strategy for...
  • November 29, 2019
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Mrs Georgia Headley1, Jennifer Codee1 1THS, Hobart, Australia Abstract: Ward 2D at the Royal Hobart Hospital has lost all natural sunlight due to the construction of K Block. This has had a negative impact on mood and morale for staff, patients...
  • November 29, 2019
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Mrs Vanessa Gorman1, Ms Grace Currie1,2 1The Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Australia, 2The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia Abstract: Introduction: An evolving workforce, increasingly complex and diverse patient population and an increase in acuity of presentations prompted nursing leadership...
  • November 29, 2019
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Ms Linda Proietti Wilson1, Ms Annette Barrett2, Ms Jan Coull2, Ms Chrissie Williams2 1Department of Health, Launceston, Australia, 2Tasmanian Health Service, Launceston, Australia Abstract: In late 2018 the Launceston Community Nursing Service faced a significant challenge. National aged care reforms...
  • November 29, 2019
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Ms Fiona Swinton1 1THS – N, Launceston, Australia Abstract: The implementation of a ‘nursing journal club’ in an Acute Medical Unit took an unconventional path, resulting in positive outcomes for staff and patients. Feedback from staff of inconsistent education and...
  • November 29, 2019
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Mrs Sue Hughes1 1Tasmanian Health Service, Hobart, Australia Abstract: Hospitals and health systems across the world are facing shortages of skilled nurses/midwives. There is an exodus of experienced nurses & midwives leaving the workforce mainly through retirement and those having...
  • November 28, 2019
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