Being For Others - Calvary Health Care Bethlehem

Research, Education and EthicsCalvary Health Care Bethlehem 2009 –10 Annual ReportScholarshipsCentre for Education and DevelopmentThe Centre for Education and Development strives to inspire success inclinical practice by supporting staff with customised education, training andopportunities in a wide range of curriculum areas.At the November 2009 Organisation-Wide Survey, our Graduate NurseProgram, Return To Practice Program and three Palliative Care programs allreceived high praise from the ACHS Surveyors and resulted in an “ExtensiveAchievement” rating.Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research findingsIn December 2009, Dr Fiona Fisher over and above supporting loved(left), Neuropsychologist, gave two ones with the physical changesposter presentations at the 20th of the disease. These findingsInternational Symposium on ALS/ highlight the need for increasedMND in Berlin. Based on clinical awareness and support for personsresearch findings, Fiona presented with MND and their families aboutwork investigating the frequency the ‘non-motor’ symptoms ofof social communication, behaviour MND. Fiona’s work was supportedand thinking changes in MND, by the 2009 MND Victoria Researchand how the presence of such Grant from the Motor Neuronechanges impacted caregivers. Her Disease Research Institute.research indicated that noticeableWith additional funding obtained,changes in thinking, behaviourFiona and her team continue theand social communication abilitiesresearch to better understandwere present in over one thirdhow emotions are perceivedof participants. Anxiety was alsoand interpreted in MND, andidentified as a significant issue forhow communication impactsboth patients and their families.interpersonal relationships.For caregivers, changes inbehaviour were most challenging,We are delighted to continue to support our staff with their professional development and this year the followingstaff were recipients of CHCB-funded scholarships:NameDepartmentCourse of StudyAnna HaebetsLyn WatsonJennifer RossYao HuangSocial WorkSt Luke’s WardSt Joseph’s WardSt Luke’s WardMaster of Social WorkAnatomy & Physiology (pre Medication Endorsement)R.N. Div 2 – Medication EndorsementPost Grad Diploma Nursing (Cancer & Palliative Care)20