Portland District Health Annual Report 2007 - South West Alliance of ...

Joanne and Brenda, both Registered Division 1
nurses, successfully undertook further studies
in Critical Care Cardiac and ECG Interpretation
through Deakin University (Warrnambool
Campus). The completion of this further study
complements and enhances their existing
nursing skills and knowledge. Congratulations
to you both!
Debra Tozer has become an instructor for the
internationally recognised Intermediate Trauma
Life Support Course. Debra is required to travel
around Australia and New Zealand providing an
educational role.
Linzi Donlan, Nurse Unit Manager Accident and
Emergency has almost completed her Masters
in Advanced Nursing Practice. Linzi intends to
seek endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner in
Emergency Care at the start of 2008.
Congratulations also to Ros Jones, Infection
Control Practitioner/Environmental Services
Manager who has recently completed her
Masters in Advanced Practice of Infection
Control and Prevention.
Medical Services
For the third consecutive year, we congratulate
the Medical Imaging staff on achieving a
“Highly Recommended” status in the Australian
Achievers Awards. With a score of 93.43%
for customer satisfaction, the department is
committed to ensuring their customers are
always given their very best care.
Portland District Health welcomed Dr. Adebayo
Jolayemi, Specialist Anaesthetist from South
Africa and Mr. Rotimi Afolabi, Specialist General
Surgeon from Fiji. Both doctors were welcome
additions to the medical service and theatre
teams. At the time of publishing this report,
Mr. Afolabi ceased working with Portland District
Health. We wish him well for the future.
CORPORATE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Healthy Heart Award Nomination
Towards a Healthy Heart is a structured primary prevention program developed
by Portland District Health to address the risk factors for heart disease in men,
with the aim of reducing the total risk factors for heart disease within the high-risk
age group of 30-60 years.
The program consists of:
• four risk factor assessments pre, post, six months and 12 months,
• 12 weeks of group education,
• weekly physical activity sessions at local sporting facilities and fitness
centres, and individualised health coaching (where necessary) to promote
behaviour change.
In May 2007, the Health Promotion Unit at Portland District Health was the
recipient of a Primary Health Care Award for Excellence and Innovation in Health
Promotion for this popular and very successful program. The program’s success
would not have been possible without the support from Portland YMCA, Portland
Physiotherapy Centre, St. John of God Pathology and of course the five workplaces
– Portland Aluminium, Graincorp, Incitec Pivot, Port of Portland and the Glenelg
Shire Council.
50th Anniversary of Meals of Wheels
In October 2006, Portland Meals on Wheels celebrated their 50th anniversary.
More than 100 people gathered at the Portland Civic Hall to celebrate the service
which operates six days a week and is supported by more than 120 volunteers.
Meals on Wheels are delivered both locally and outside of Portland throughout the
Glenelg Shire. Mrs. Escalante, Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator said that this service
not only provides meals to a broad range of people but also provides much needed
company and communication.
Apprenticeships and Training
In November 2006 Emma Shultze commenced as apprentice chef and nine
staff completed their Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations) through the University
of Ballarat.
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