Weekly Information Pack - Alfred Hospital

WeeklyInformation Pack25 February 2013

weekly vacancy summary 25 FEBRUARY 2013Job noJob titleWorktypeServiceClosingdateEnquiries Phone X761977 Access Officer (Allied Health Gr 2 / RN Grade3B), Caulfield Community Health ServicePart timeCaulfieldHospital27-Feb-13MelindaMcCulloch9076 6776866970 New Graduate Dietitian, Nutrition Services Full time The Alfred 3-Mar-13 IbolyaNyulasi859261 Cardiac Technologist Grade 2 or 3, HeartCentreFull time The Alfred 3-Mar-13 DamienNeedham866929 Orthotist / Prosthetist Grade 2 Full time The Alfred 10-Mar-13 GavinBurchall867209 Audiologist Grade 2 Full time The Alfred 6-Mar-13 KateGodfrey867213 Audiologist Grade 1 Full time The Alfred 6-Mar-13 KateGodfreyt e c h n i c a l a n d s u p p o r t862314 Personal Services Assistant - EmergencyDepartment864644 System Specialist - ClinicalAnalyst/Programmer/DeveloperPart timeSandringhamHospital7-Mar-13CathyWoodruffFull time The Alfred 27-Feb-13 AnneMwagiru9076 30639076 20669076 29699076 26679076 26679076 14709076 0114Applications online via the website or intranet. Click Careers, Job Search,then enter job reference number (to access internal only jobs from home).X Legend: $ - Recruitment Reward Equivalent to $500 I – Internal staff applications only

REPORT TO STAFF FROM THE BOARD, FEBRUARY 2013The Alfred Health Board of Directors met on 6 February 2013at The AlfredMAIN ITEMS OF DISCUSSIONThe Board noted with regret the sad passing of Mr Tony Charlton AM, a longstanding and tireless supporter of The Alfred. (Mr Andrew Way ext 62449)The Board noted that a guideline has been developed for the way matters ofconcern should be dealt with and relevant advice recorded in circumstances thatmay lead to the unexpected closure or significant restriction of clinical services.(Dr Lee Hamley ext 63332)The Board noted that the relocation of the sub-acute service from SandringhamHospital to Caulfield Hospital has been implemented and consultation with staffhas progressed satisfactorily. (Mr Andrew Stripp ext 62826)The Board noted that Mr Way has been appointed chair of the Minister’s ExpertAdvisory Panel on Hospital Accreditation, and that Board member, Assoc ProfJill Sewell AM MBBS FRACP FAICD, is a panel member. (Mr Andrew Way ext62449)The Board noted that work to improve the electrical and other infrastructure atSandringham Hospital has continued while Alfred Health awaits the release thefinal master plan for the site by the Department of Health. (Mr Geoff McDonald ext63620)The Board noted that Alfred Health has been placed in tranche three of theGovernment’s Greener Government Buildings (GGB) program with markettendering for an Energy Performance Contract due in September 2013 andfacilities to be put in place around 18 months later. (Mr Geoff McDonald ext 63620)The Board noted that Minister Wooldridge attended the launch of the VictorianDrug and Alcohol Strategy at The Alfred on 25 January. (Assoc Prof SimonStafrace ext 66876)The Board noted with pleasure that Mr Nigel Caswell OAM, a member of theCommunity Advisory Committee, was recognised for service to the communitywith a Medal (OAM) in the General Division in the Australia Day Honours Listand that other recipients with links to Alfred Health were Mr Frank Roberts forservice to community health and Professor Michael Toole from the BurnetInstitute for significant service to international health, particularly throughleadership in medical research. (Mr Corey Nassau ext 62831)The Board noted the success of the implementation of the Cerner MillenniumProject. (Dr Ethan Gershon ext 66533)The Board noted the ongoing focus on the Timely Quality Care (TQC) initiative.(Mr Andrew Stripp ext 62826; Ms Janet Weir-Phyland ext 62039)

Report from the BoardThe Board noted that the Sandringham ED redevelopment is progressing well.(Mr Geoff McDonald ext 63620)The Board noted that Professor Hatem Salem, Director of Haematology andProgram Director for Cancer and Medical Specialties, retired from Alfred Healthin December after a long and distinguished career. (Mr Andrew Stripp ext 62826)The Board noted that The Royal Children’s Hospital has agreed to the jointappointment of a Burns Fellow. (Mr Andrew Stripp ext 62826)The Board noted that Alfred Health is finalising an agreement with BaysideMedicare Local and Victoria Police on the provision of MHICU (Mental HealthIntervention and Crises Unit) to provide a CATT and Police response to referredincidents between 2 PM and 10 PM, 7 days a week. (Assoc Prof Simon Stafraceext 66876)The Board noted that Alfred Health has obtained $4.3m in funding from theDepartment of Health's 2012/13 Medical Equipment and InfrastructureReplacement Program. (Mr Geoff McDonald ext 63620)The Board noted a report on preparations for the new Activity Based Funding(ABF) as part of National Health Reform. (Mr Peter Joyce ext 68839)The Board received minutes of the meetings of the Alfred Health Audit Committeeheld on 21 November 2012, Community Advisory Committee held on 11 December2012, Finance Committee held on 28 November 2012, Quality Committee held on 20November 2012 and Primary Care & Population Health Advisory Committee held on11 December 2012.The Board will meet next on Wednesday 6 March 2013 at The Alfred. Please contactthe Board’s Executive Officer, Alison Duncan-Marr, on 9076 6974 if there are anyquestions you would like the Board to answer, or if you have questions or concernsabout matters discussed by the Board.Mr Andrew WayChief ExecutiveFebruary 20132

GUIDELINE & POLICY UPDATE25 February 2013The following list provides a summary of the guidelines that have recently been developed, reviewed or updatedand approved for use by Alfred Health staff.It is the responsibility of management staff and department heads to ensure all staff are aware of thesedocuments. Please make sure you are familiar with the contents of all those documents relevant to your work.Organisational Policies and Guidelines can now be viewed through the PROMPT system by clicking here.Alternatively you can click on the ‘Policies and Guidelines’ tab at the top left hand corner of the home page.The documents listed below replace ALL previous versions (including campus specific).ALL the documents are available on PROMPT– this is the only place to access the up-to-datedocuments.If you have a hardcopy policy/guideline manual, remove and destroy any out-dateddocuments, as necessary.Gillian ShawAlfred Health Policy CoordinatorClinical Governance UnitPh: 9076 2859NEW AND REVISED GUIDELINES & POLICIES- NOW AVAILABLE ON PROMPTTitleAlfred Health Responsible Conduct of Research PolicyDEFIBROTIDE for the treatment of Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome(SOS), formerly known as Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD) GuidelineCarbetocin For The Prevention Of Postpartum Haemorrhage FollowingElective Caesarean Section GuidelineDate Approved20 th February 201313 th February 201313 th February 2013Cataract Extraction Guideline 13 th February 2013Aminoglycoside Dosing And Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Guideline 13 th February 2013Rectal And Anal Procedures Guideline 21 st February 2013Excision Of Hidradenitis GuidelineExcision Of Simple Abdominal Wall Tumour GuidelineExcision of Skin and Subcutaneous Lesions Guideline27 th November 201227 th November 201227 th November 2012Hemithyroidectomy / Thyroid Lobectomy Guideline 27 th November 2012Incisional Hernia Repair GuidelineInsertion Of Port-A-Cath Guideline27 th November 201227 th November 2012Laparoscopic Or Open Appendicectomy Guideline 27 th November 2012Lateral Sphincterotomy Guideline 27 th November 2012Lymph Node Biopsy Guideline 27 th November 2012Mastectomy +/- Axillary Clearance Guideline 27 th November 2012

Drop In & AskOpen Door Sessions On Anything ITONLY HAVE 5 MINUTES AND GOT A QUESTION?We recognise your time is valuable. If you’re using any hospital provided ITequipment or applications such as CERNER, then the open door sessionscould be for you. We’ll all be on-site for about 2-3 hours.Drop In & Ask our trainers questions about:CERNERThe Internet & IntranetEmailMicrosoft BasicsStaff DirectoryAnything else ITWHEN & WHERE?HOW DO I ENROL?• No need to enrol. This is an open session.• If you want to forward your questions prior to the session, send anemail to ITS Training itstraining@alfred.org.au - Include your name,contact number and the nominated date and time you are attending.Information Technology ServicesDrop In & Ask – January to June 2013INTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

Save the Date: 16 – 24 March 2013Alfred Health is currently preparing for Cultural Diversity Week 2013 across TheAlfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospital.The focus for Cultural Diversity Week 2013 will be listening to multicultural stories andbuilding a culturally responsive workforce with seminars and events being planned tocomplement this theme.Staff will have the opportunity to hear guest speakers tell their personal stories andrelate their experiences and journeys; witness an Aboriginal smoke ceremony; attendculturally responsive professional development sessions and more.To kick off our Cultural Diversity Week Events, IT Services will be providing openhouse training sessions to interested Alfred Health Staff on “How to Book anInterpreter”.Session times & dates are as follows:Tuesday 19 March Alfred Main Hospital 10am – 12.00pmWednesday 20 March Caulfield Hospital 1.30pm – 3.30pmThursday 21 March Caulfield Hospital 10am – 2.00pmFriday 22 March Alfred Hospital 10am – 1.30pmPlease book your session by emailing: i.training@alfred.org.auCelebrations for Harmony Day and National Close the Gap Day will be on Thursday21st March 2013.This year’s Harmony Day theme is: “One Australia – Many Stories”Staff are encouraged to celebrate Harmony Day by hosting a “Taste of Harmony” intheir respective departments.A Taste of Harmony celebrates diversity in Australian workplaces by encouragingcolleagues to share food and stories from different cultural backgrounds.Please visit http://www.tasteofharmony.org.au/ to register your department for furtherinformation.INTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

Introduction to Oncology13th March 2013Introduction to Cancer Care• Diagnosis and Staging.• Treatment options• Tumour Streams• Survivor Care• Clinical Trials• Case Studies• Psycho-Social Impact of Cancer09:00 – 16:30, Lunch includedFor more information please see the CPD booklet on theintranetINTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

n u r s i n geducationA Beginners Guide toHave you ever wanted to know more aboutthe heart & cardiac rhythms?Then BOOK IN TODAY for a fun and interactive education session!To enrol, contact Nursing Education – ph: 9076 2400 (ext. 62400) or email: nurseedu@alfred.org.auLIMITED SPACES AVAILABLEWed 20 th MarchFri 5 th AprilWed 10 th AprilWed 1 st MayWed 15 th MayWed 29 th MayFri 26 th AprilSession time: 1400 – 1530 hoursVenue: Nursing EducationINTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

THE ALFREDMEMORANDUMSenior Medical StaffEthan Gershon, MD, Executive DirectorInformation Development25 February 2013CcRoss Buchanan, Director Health InformationServicesImplementation of New OzeScribe Dictationand Transcription SystemDear colleagues,Here are some details of the change benefits of the new OzeScribe dictation system which is due to beimplemented next Wednesday 27 th February. It will be available to Units that currently use the Lanier centraldictation service to dictate. Ross Buchanan can be contacted for further information or assistance on 62019or 0438 140 141.Why is it changing?• Improve system reliability• Achieve a faster turnaround time from dictation to receiving the letter for approval• Provide more dictation options e.g. smart phone app and Cerner Powerchart dictation (to be introducedlater this year)• Provide electronic signoff of letters via Cerner Message Centre so you can approve your letters at anytime and any place (to be introduced later this year)• Faster delivery of letters to GP’s via secure electronic messaging (to be introduced later this year)What is changing?• Voice prompts: will be slightly different but easy to follow• Password: no longer required• First login: on your first login you will be asked to say your name. This is only required once• Lanier handsets: in clinics and theatres will be removed and replaced by standard telephones• # key: a new feature that needs to be pressed after each item entry• Unit Code and Work Type: for users that previously did not have to enter unit code or work type you willnow be asked to enter this information at each dictation• Dictate: press 2 to dictate is a new prompt• Review of letter: you will receive a single letter for review. On return to HIS, the signed original will besent to the primary recipient. Additional copies will be generated and sent with an ‘approved by’ stampand a copy will be scanned into Cerner PowerChart (this is a temporary process until an improvedelectronic sign off process is implemented)• New unit code for Sandringham Urology clinic: if you are dictating from Sandringham Urology pleaseuse the unit code 6600 (work type: 7)What is staying the same?• Extension number (ex: 62866 or 9076 2866 external)• Your User ID, Unit codes and work types• Telephone dictation keys, e.g. key 2 will have the same record functionWhen is the change happening?• Wednesday 27 th February at 9am (the old Lanier system will be shutdown from 7am)• Support staff will be available at Outpatient Clinics to provide assistance• Dictation instructions to attach to lanyards will be given to all dictating users• Instruction posters will be on the wall of every outpatient clinic/dictating areaFor support please contact ex: 62235.

CENTRAL DICTATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONSUnit NameUnitCodeWorkTypeoptionsUnit NameUnitCodeWorkTypeoptionsAsthma/ Allergy 1100 1 Orthopaedic 1 3366 1, 3BES 1111 1, 3 Orthopaedic 2 3377 1, 3Breast 5533 1 Palliative Care 5544 1Cardiology 1133 1, 4 Plastics 4400 1Cardiothoracic 1155 1 Psychiatry 4411 1Colorectal (CRS) 1166 1, 3 Renal 4433 1Dermatology 1177 1 Respiratory 4444 1Endocrine & Diabetes 1199 1 Rheumatology 4455 1ENT 1 3388 1 Stroke 4466 1ENT 2 3399 1, 3 Trauma 4477 1Gastroenterology 2211 1 UGIS/ Bariatric 4488 1Haem Thrombosis 2255 1 Urology 4499 1, 3Haematology Clinical 2244 5 Vascular 5500 1, 3Infectious Diseases 2299 1 Sandringham Cardiology 6400 7Medical Oncology 3300 5 Sandringham General Surg 6300 7Neurology 3333 1 Sandringham Orthopaedic 6100 7Neurosurgery 3344 1, 3 Sandringham Paediatrics 6500 7Ophthalmology 3355 1 Sandringham Urology 6600 7Work Types1:Outpatient Letter; 3:Operation Report; 4:Heart Centre Letter 5:Haematology/Oncology Letter; 7:Sandringham LetterHelpful hints:• Please state the patient’s name and UR number, along with the referring doctor’s name and address at the beginning of the letter.• If you need to reword a sentence or paragraph it is easier to start the sentence again rather than rewinding and recording over yourdictation• To request a dictation to be typed urgently please contact Support on ex: 62235

PROFESSORIAL MEDICALGRAND ROUNDTHURSDAY 28 th FebruaryAll campus medical staff invitedCome and share your knowledge, experience and friendshipAIRMed Department invited guestProfessor Andrew GreeningEdinburgh, Scotland12 Noon: LUNCHVignette: Nuclear Medicine12.30-1.30: PRESENTATIONVENUE: AMREP Seminar RoomEvent and lunch kindly sponsored and supported by:Alfred Hospital CEO; Senior Medical Staff group WTMS AssociationLUNCH IS PROVIDED ONLY FOR THOSE WHO STAY FOR THE PRESENTATIONINTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

Be HeardHave your say through FECCA’s 2012-13Access and Equality SurveyThe Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) is the nationalpeak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)backgrounds.Each year, FECCA conducts Access and Equity consultations across Australia to learnabout the experiences of CALD people in accessing Government services in a range ofareas including employment, education, health, aged care services and more. As partof this process, an online survey is developed to gather additional feedback from CALDAustralians, which will subsequently be provided to Government on how effective theservices it provides are, and where opportunities for improvement exist.The survey is specifically designed to obtain the insights and opinions of people fromCALD backgrounds and takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. Respondentscan choose to simply select check-boxes or supply extended responses on theirexperiences.The information received through this survey will be used by FECCA to compile acomprehensive report to Government that will shape the future delivery of services forpeople of CALD backgrounds.Please click here to complete the 2012-13 FECCA Access and Equity Survey.Information provided by survey recipients will be kept securely and any identifyingnames or features will be removed.Please distribute this survey as widely as possible to ensure that FECCA’s work isrepresentative of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Australians.The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) is the nationalpeak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)backgrounds. FECCA's role is to advocate, lobby and promote issues on behalf of itsconstituency to government, business and the broader community.INTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

Nursing Education Continuing Nursse Education Program 2013ORIENTATION PROGRAMUPCOMING PROGRRAMSClick HERE for further information and daates for upcoming programs.DATESTIMESNursing Orientation4 March 0830 - 1630Introduction to Behaviours of ConcernCNE PROGRAMOnlineDATESN/ATIMESAdvanced ECG Interpretation Study DayAdvanced Renal ProgramBehaviours of Concern Training: Part 1 & 2BLS Assessors ProgramCare of the Cardiopulmonary Transplant PatientCare of the Haematology PatientCare of the Patient with a TracheostomyDiabetes Education DayEpidural Analgesia Program (Initial Competency)11 September 0830 - 163010 October 0830 - 163027 February 1400 - 15306 March 1400 – 15302 May 0800 - 163026 November 0800 - 164521 June 1400 - 15307 November 0830 - 163014 March 1400 - 1530Epidural Analgesia: Nursing RefresherOnlineN/AEssentials of HaemophiliaEnteral and Parenteral Nutrition ProgramFacilitating Clinical DevelopmentHARP Education SessionInfection Prevention ProgramIntroduction to ECG InterpretationIntroduction to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Full DayIntroduction to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) 1hr SessionMale CatheterisationManagement of Chest DrainsManagement of the Acute Patient – MedicalManagement of the Acute Patient – SurgicalManagement of the Respiratory PatientNursing ForumTBC 1400 - 153028 February at The Alfred 0900 - 17007 March 0900 - 163027 February 1400 - 15008 October 0815 - 163027 February 0830 - 163024 May 0845 - 163015 March 1400 - 1500TBC 1400 - 1500TBC 1400 - 153019 March 0800 - 163010 April 0800 - 1630TBC 1400 - 15307 March 1415 - 1545Nursing Management of the Complex Geriatric Patient – Acute/Sub AcuteTBCTBCPeripheral Intravenous CannulationSafe Handling of Cytotoxic AgentsSafe Moves Assessors ProgramSafe Moves Refresher ProgramVenepuncture ProgramWound Management: Advanced Wound Care DayWound Management: Wound Care DayWound Special Interest Group12 March 1400 - 150028 May 1400 - 153026 February 1400 - 153023 April 1400 - 1530TBC 1400 - 153024 October 0830 - 163018 April 0830 - 163029 May 1400 – 1500Please note: Session dates and times may be subject to alteration.INTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

Nursing Educatioon (CAULFIELD)Continuing Nurse Eduucation Program 2013UPCOMINGPROGRAMSClick HERE for further informationand dates for upcoming programs.ORIENTATION PROGRAMDATESTIMESNursing Orientation7 March at The Alfred 0830 - 1230CNE PROGRAMDATESTIMESBank & Pool Study DayBariatric Education SessionBehaviours of Concern WorkshopBLS Assessor ProgramBLS Assessor RefresherContinence Workshop11 April 0900 – 16001 March 1400 - 1530TBC0900 – 170027 March 1300 - 16007 March 1400 - 1500TBC1330 - 1530Clinical Link Nurse ProgramVarious – Refer to CNE Booklet via above linkVariousDiabetes Education DayDAMA WorkshopEnteral and Parenteral Nutrition ProgramInfection Prevention Study DayMedical Emergency Response Education6 June 0830 - 16306 March 0900 - 170028 February at The Alfred 0900 - 17008 October at The Alfred 0830 - 1630TBC1400 - 1500Night Duty EducationNursing Management of the Complex Geriatric Patient –Acute/Sub Acute4 March7 MarchTBC2100 - 2200TBCSafe Moves Assessor ProgramSafe Moves Refresher ProgramWound Management: Wound Care Day22 March 1400 - 153018 April 1400 - 153019 September 0830 - 1630INTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

Nursing Education (SSANDRINGHAM)Continuing Nurse Education Program 2013UPCOMING PROOGRAMSClick HERE for further information anddates for upcoming programs.ORIENTATION PROGRAMDATESTIMESNursing Orientation7 March at The Alfred 0830 - 1630CNE PROGRAMAutomated External Defibrillator (AED) TrainingDATESContact Resuscitation Training CoordinatorTIMESTBCBasic Life Support (BLS) Assessor ProgramClinical Risk MinimisationEnteral and Parenteral Nutrition ProgramFacilitating Clinical DevelopmentInfection Prevention ProgramManagement of the Acute Patient – MedicalManagement of the Acute Patient – SurgicalSafe Moves Assessor ProgramTBC1400 - 1445CANCELLED 0800 - 163028 February at The Alfred 00900 - 170020 November 0900 - 16308 October at The Alfred 0815 - 163021 August 0800 – 163027 September 0800 - 163019 April 1400 - 1530Safe Moves Refresher Program4 OctoberTBCWound Management: Wound Care Day25 July 0830 - 1630INTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

Information Classes@ The Ian Potter LibraryMarch 2013CLASS TITLECLASS DESCRIPTIONDATES & TIMESLIBRARY ORIENTATIONENDNOTE X6- an introductionMEDLINEBiomedical databaseNew to the Alfred site or new to study/research?Want to find out what library services you canaccess? Come to this class and find out (followedby an optional tour of the library)Learn the basics of using the popular EndNoteprogram. EndNote is used to efficiently organisedatabase search results, and assists when writingup papers and theses.Learn the basics of searching MEDLINE via theOVIDSP software. MEDLINE is the premierdatabase covering the biomedical literature.7/3/13 11:00am—11:30am14/3/13 10:30am—12:30pm20/3/13 10:30am—12:30pm26/3/13 10:30am—12:30pm6/3/13 11:00am—12:30pm21/3/13 11:00am—12:30pmEMBASEBiomedical andPharmaceutical databaseCINAHLNursing and Allied HealthdatabaseCOCHRANE LIBRARYSystematic Reviews andClinical TrialsLearn the basics of searching EMBASE via theOVIDSP software. Access articles not indexedon PubMed or Medline.**Attention Monash** Software is different toMonash EmbaseLearn the basics of searching CINAHL via theEBSCOhost software. The CINAHL databasecovers the areas of nursing and allied health.Learn the basics of using the COCHRANELibrary. Contains independent evidence to informhealth care decision-making. Includes systematicreviews, clinical trials etc.13/3/13 11:00am—12:30pm12/3/13 11:00am—12:30pm19/3/13 11:00am—12:30pm***Bookings Essential***Class sizes are limitedOne-on-one or small group training available on requestThe Ian Potter LibraryGound Floor, AMREP BuildingThe Alfred, Commercial Road, PrahranPhone: 9076 3042Fax: 9076 3411Email: library@alfred.org.auINTEGRITYACCOUNTABILITYCOLLABORATIONKNOWLEDGE

HARP ServicePresentationDate: Wednesday the 27 th Feb, 2013Time: 2-3pmWhere: AMREP classroom 3Come find out everything you need to know about HARP.Prizes for those brave enough to attendWho?What ?How ?Where?Referral?Cost?Why?

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AMREP SEMINARS AND EVENTS LISTINGIssue 289: Friday 22 February 2013Weekly update of upcoming seminars of general interest and special events in the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct.To advertise seminars and events in this listing, contact Rebecca Erlich (Rebecca.Erlich@bakeridi.edu.au).To make AMREP Education Centre room bookings, contact Daniel Clark (HUamrepeducation@alfred.org.auUH).All welcome; no RVSP required unless otherwise indicated.Date Time Location Host Speaker TopicFebruaryMonday 25th 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lecture Theatre, Level 5,Alfred CentreAlfred Psychiatry ProfessorialGrand Round:Prof Jayashri Kulkarni, Monash AlfredPsychiatry Research Centre, MAPrcMAPrc - An OverviewTuesday 26th 11am – 12 pm Level 5 Lecture Theatre,Alfred CentreDept of Medicine/ACBDMonash Central Clinical School• Dr. Dianne van der Wal, ACBD• Seb Dworkin, Dept of Medicine• 14-3-3 zeta is essential for the procoagulant function ofplatelets'.• Grhl3 is a critical regulator of vertebrate gastrulationThursday 28th 12.30 – 1.30pm AMREP Seminar Room Professorial Alfred MedicalGrand RoundProf Andrew Greening, EdinburghPatient focussed asthma managementThursday 28th 9.30 – 10.30 am Level 5 Lecture Theatre,Alfred CentreVicBiostat and SPHPMMichal Abrahamowicz, ,James McGillProfessor, Dept of Epidemiology &Biostatistics, McGill University,Montreal, CanadaMarchFriday 1st 12 - 1pm AMREP Seminar Room Baker IDI Prof Andrew Hill, Dept of Biochemistryand Molecular Biology, University ofMelbourneTuesday 5th 12 - 1 pm Level 7 Long Room,Alfred CentreBurnet InstituteProf Karen Day, New York UniversitySchool of MedicineModelling cumulative effects of time-varying exposures/riskfactors in cohort studiesIntercellular trafficking of proteins and RNA inneurodegenerative diseasesWhat do malaria and influenza have in common?Tuesday 5th 4 – 5 pm Level 5Lecture TheatreAlfred CentreSchool of Public Health &Preventive Medicine (SPHPM)Chair: Professor BrianOldenburg, Chair ofInternational Public Health,SPHPMProf Mikhael Fogelholm, Professor inPublic Health Nutrition, University ofHelsinki, Department of Food andEnvironmental Research, FinlandWhat is Healthy Aging? A 10-yr cohort study with localcommunities in Finland1

Date Time Location Host Speaker TopicMarchWednesday 6th6.30 – 8.30 pmMain talk 7.15 –8.15 pmLevel 5Lecture TheatreAlfred CentreIntegrative Medicine Education& Research (IMER)/AIMAProf Avni Sali, founding Director of theNational Institute of IntegrativeMedicine (NIIM); President of theInternational Council of IntegrativeMedicineIntegrative approach to the care of the cancer patient – Recentdevelopments in the prevention and treatment of cancerEnquiries to Lisa Hose:mailto:lisa.hose@monash.eduor 9903 0471Tuesday 12th 4 – 5 pm Level 5Lecture TheatreAlfred CentreSchool of Public Health &Preventive Medicine (SPHPM)Chair: Dr Maggie Kirkman,Senior Research Fellow, JeanHailes Research UnitProf Richard Hopkins, 2013 Presidentof the International Society for DiseaseSurveillancePublic Health Surveillance in Emergency SituationsThursday 7th 12.30-1.30pm MAPrc Conference RoomLevel 4, 607 St KildaRoadThursday 14th 12 - 1pm Level 7Baker IDI TowerMonash Alfred PsychiatryResearch Centre (MAPrc) -Research ForumAMREP Animal EthicsCommittee (AEC)Dr Brian Cornwell, Brain andPsychological Research Centre,SwinburneDr Alana Mitchell, AMREP AEC ChairMEG biomarkers of rapid antidepressant response to ketaminein treatment-resistant MDDLegislation, Conduct, Principles, Application forms andprocess, record keeping and reportingContact: AMREP AEC aecsectretary@bakeridi.edu.auJudy Nash 8532 1489 (Monday –Thursday)Theodora Kwok 8532 1540 (Tuesday – Friday)Friday15th 8.45 am – 4.30pmAMREP Lecture TheatreCentre of Research Excellencein Patient Safety (CREPS),Monash University/AustralasianCollege for emergencyMedicineVarious SpeakersDemography is Destiny: Emergency Care and PopulationAgeing Summit – Breaking down the silos: developing andintegrated model of care for the older patientRegistration$350 per person for individual registration or $300 per personfor two or more delegatesContact: Jessica Callaghan / Email:mailto:jessica.callaghan@monash.edu Flyer and applicationform: please visithttp://www.med.monash.edu.au/sphpm/creps/seminars.htmlMonday 25th 12.20 - 1.30 pm Seminar Room 1Level 4Alfred CentreBaker IDI Diabetes ForumProf Markus Schlaich, Head of theNeurovascular Hypertension andKidney Disease Lab, Baker IDIThe sympathetic nervous system and diabetes - renaldenervation for hypertension and beyondAprilSunday 7th –Tuesday 9th3 pm, 7th April –12pm , 9th AprilAMREP Lecture TheatreBurnet Institute/QueenslandInstitute of Medical ResearchKeynote Address: Dr VM Katoch, MD,Secretary, Dept of Health Research,India9th Indo-Australian Biotechnology Conference - 'Globalhealth priorities in infection and immunity'To register: http://www.burnet.edu.au/eventsEnquiries: Andrea Eakins andrea@burnet.edu.au2

Diabetes ForumMonday 25 th March 2013TopicThe sympathetic nervous system and diabetes -renal denervation for hypertension and beyondPresenterProfessor Markus SchlaichHead-Neurovascular Hypertension & Kidney Disease Lab,Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes InstituteVENUEBaker IDI Heart and Diabetes InstituteThe Alfred CentreSeminar room 1, Level 499 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, 3004TIME12.15pm - 12.30pm Light Lunch12.30pm - 1.30pm Presentation & question timePlease RSVP to:Training Program CoordinatorE: training@bakeridi.edu.au P: (03) 8532 1842Proudly supported by:Roche Diagnostics