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Clinical BoardPlanning and Funding ClinicalLeadership GroupPlanning, Funding and PopulationGM Sandra Boardman providedinformation and answered questionsabout the role and current activityof this group, which is an advisorygroup to Planning and Fundingmade up of hospital and communityclinicians.The group is working alongside theClinical Board with a specific focuson funding.The group is currently looking at threeprojects:• Reducing community pharmacyexpenditure• Interface between primaryand secondary sectors aroundosteoarthritis and joint replacement• Urgent but non emergency access toservices after hoursVagal Nerve StimulationTherapyThe Clinical Board approved totake part in a pilot project thatwill establish the viability of thisas a treatment modality for severeintractable epilepsy, where epilepsysurgery is not an option.Clinical Ethics Advisory GroupThe establishment of a clinicalethics advisory group is supportedunanimously by the Clinical Board.Dr Gail Riccitelli, Psychiatrist, willbe the group champion for theDHB. The next step is to requestexpressions of interest from allclinical staff to develop a coregroup for this project.If you are interested in being partof the group please contact GailRiccitelli (Gail.Riccitelli@tdhb.org.nz,ext 8572) or Honor Lymburn (Honor.Lymburn@tdhb.org.nz, ext 8982).Blue Coat Brigade BlossomsInfection Control Committee -Annual Report 2009This report highlighted the increasedflu vaccine uptake and reducedstream infection in renal patients.The committee is always looking forinterested staff to play a role.CommunicationA synopsis of the Clinical Boardminutes from each meeting willgo on the intranet. The ClinicalBoard intranet page will haveinformation including details fromthe Dashboard of Clinical Indicators.;http://tdhbintranet/AboutUs/Clinical+Board/Next MeetingThe next Clinical Board meeting willbe held on Thursday, 27 May 2010.Blue Coats are gracing our corridorsin force, sending lost looking visitors,staff and patients off in the rightdirection.The number of meet and greetvolunteers, who are distinctive intheir bright blue coats, has grown to23.The concept started with just oneperson, but a recent call out for morevolunteers resulted in a flood of callsto Volunteering New Plymouth.The volunteers received training andwere given a comprehensive tour ofBase Hospital in preparation for theirduties.TDHB’s Robyn Harvey (far right) with some of the newly recruited meet andgreet volunteers.Blue Coat Supervisor Lyn Kretschmarorganises the roster, which is splitinto morning and afternoon shifts.The meet and greet volunteersare based at main reception andcorporate reception.Robyn Harvey, of Human Resources,says the Blue Coats come from arange of backgrounds.From young mothers to retirees,they’re all keen to help out. “Wereally appreciate it.”The service is in its infancy and thereare plans to grow it in the future.A special thanks to La NuovaDrycleaners for supporting theinitiative.Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community PULSE //THE13