Student Orientation Manual - Ballarat Health Services

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Undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education orientation package 3.3.2 Student meeting Once a week there is a meeting for students, which has the following objectives: o To introduce students to each other, so they can offer/receive peer support within and outside of the clinical setting; o To provide an opportunity for students to discuss their experience of living and working in a regional centre, and in many cases living away from home; o To provide an opportunity for students to raise any issues they may have that relate to their regional experience, and brainstorm possible solutions with their peers; and o To provide an opportunity for students to discuss the work they are doing within their clinic, to learn more about the roles and terminology used by other disciplines and to identify opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction. o Some weeks there will be an information sharing session from a member of the allied health team about a specific clinical issue that impacts on professional practice, or a case discussion. o These meetings are hosted by the student support person Anna Wong Shee. Meetings are held once a week for one hour, lunch is provided Day: Every Thursday Time: 12.30 – 1.30 3.3.3 Additional support When you commence your placement, you have many support people around you, including your clinical supervisor, the Clinical Manager of your department and your university contact person. It is important to use these resources to assist you as required. In addition to this support, Anna Wong Shee is also available for you to discuss any issues in the unlikely event that this additional support is required. You will meet her at the student meetings, and/or can contact her on 53203504. 3.4 Access to hospital gym and pool Ballarat Health Services has a pool and gym at the Queen Elizabeth Centre that is available to staff and students after hours. If you are going to be here for a month or more, you can purchase either a one month ($40.00) or three month ($80.00) membership. To access the gym, you must first make an appointment with an Exercise Therapist to ensure you are familiar with the gym rules and equipment. This is an occupational health and safety requirement. For more information, you can ask Anna Wong Shee, or make an enquiry at the Peter Heinz reception area. 3.5 General reminders o ID to be worn at all times. o Ensure you dress professionally (refer to Allied Health Code of Conduct Appendix F). o Patient confidentiality to be practised at all times. o No patient information (including cards, files or reports) are to leave Ballarat Health Services premises. o Case notes must be factual and legible. o Use only approved abbreviations in the medical records. Ask your supervisor for details. o Use blue or black ball point pen only in the medical records. Last updated: 2 nd February 2012 6
Undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education orientation package o Supervising clinician must co-sign students’ notes. You need to indicate when signing your notes that you are a student, by writing “student” in brackets next to your name. 4 Getting around Ballarat 4.1 Getting to Ballarat Health Services You are most likely to spend you placement at either the Queen Elizabeth Centre (subacute), the BHS Base Hospital (acute) or some time at each. A map showing you how to get to each of the sites is in Appendix G. 4.1.1 Queen Elizabeth Centre The Queen Elizabeth Centre is on the block encompassed by Dana Street, Talbot Street Sth., Eyre Street and Ascot Street Sth. You can find the Allied Health department by entering the main entrance on Ascot Street Sth. and asking for directions at the front reception. Refer to the map of the Queen Elizabeth Centre in Appendix H. 4.1.2 BHS Base Hospital The BHS Base Hospital is on the corner of Mair Street and Drummond Street. A map of the BHS Base Hospital site has been included in Appendix I. Ask your supervisor to show you how to get to The Allied Health Office (TAHO) as it is a little difficult to find. 4.2 Transport Some students will be required to travel to regional centres or home visits. Students will not be asked to travel without their supervisors. A number of transport options are available for you to use with your supervisors; these have been listed below. 4.2.1 Hospital cars Hospital cars are available to staff for work related travel. Staff will arrange car bookings if required as students are not permitted to drive hospital cars. 4.2.2 Taxis There may be times a staff member is unable to obtain a car from the booking service or a person in a wheelchair may need to be transported. In this case, a staff member can use the Ballarat Taxi Service (for both standard and maxi-taxis). o Taxis can be used for work related travel by students however students must be accompanied by a staff member. (Some Psychology students are an exception to this – see the Clinical Manager of Psychology, Rob Moss for exceptions.) o Use of a taxi must be approved by the Clinical Manager. o Complete vouchers as appropriate. Vouchers can be collected from the Peter Heinz reception at the Queen Elizabeth Centre, the Queen Elizabeth Centre switchboard or from the Allied Health Reception at the BHS Base Hospital. Please include a cost centre on the voucher. 4.2.3 Buses A local bus service operates to all areas of the city daily. Limited services are available on Sundays. Timetables are available from at http://www.kefford.com.au/keff_davis.htm or contacting the Davis Bus Service on 53317777. Last updated: 2 nd February 2012 7
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