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NEWSLETTER JULY 2018JULY 2018

NEW EQUIPMENT 3 x fluid warmers for the theatres, for the

management of patient comfort intraoperatively Microscope video recorder to film optical procedures Nanosonics Trophon ERP ultrasound probe high-level

disinfection systemEXCITING NEW TREATMENTBarton is now able to offer a new innovative treatment for patients with superficial cancer of the bladder. Barton has been busy behind the scenes training its nurses and getting prepared and is now able to do Intravesical Epirubicin treatment post TURBT. All our nurses have been doing extra training and we are in the process of having all our nurses chemotherapy accredited. This is an exciting opportunity for Barton Private Hospital, to be able to offer patients and surgeons the option of having this treatment at Barton.

May 18Record patient Number

388

We wish to extend a warm welcome to our new staff Nurses: Amy, Nadia, EllyReception: Alice, DanielWardsperson: RonaldCSSD: JeevaDoctors: Dr Rose, Dr Wilson, Dr Hanrahan

ACCREDITATIONAccreditation Day for the Hospital is fast approaching, and it’s all hands on deck at the moment making sure we are ready for the big day.

This year BPH will be accredited against the 10 following NSQHS standards:

STAFF FAREWELLSThis year we said goodbye to some valued staff members at Barton and were very sad to see them go.RN Joy retired from the workforce RN Ron left nursing to begin a career in a non-clinical roleWardperson Cam left to focus on other projects We wish them all the best with their new endeavors.

Message from Jessy McGowan CEO First I want to say thank you to ALL staff at Barton Private Hospital for their commitment and hard work so far this year. This hospital will not be what it is without every single one of you. So thank you again and keep the good work going. I also want to say thank you to our VMO’s for their commitment to Barton Private Hospital.I am very proud to inform all our readers that all BPH nursing staff have completed their Advanced Life Support. Having that skill is paramount to patient’s safety in a small organization like Barton Private Hospital. As a team, we have two important tasks to tackle this year and will require each staff member’s involvement to achieve top results:Accreditation: This year’s accreditation is due in October 2018, on that date BPH will be assessed against all 10 new standard.Waste management: The waste industry has reached crisis point several months into the Chinese waste ban. In the last few months, the BPH team has been reviewing the way things are disposed of at Barton. While it is agreed that change is sometimes difficult, in this case it is of a high priority and a necessity for a number of reasons; cost being one, however more importantly to ensure we are meeting our social responsibilities in regards to waste management and recycling. I request that everyone commit to this as otherwise it will not be successful. You can expect more information about this in the future. Please get involved in saving our planet.The 30th of July is a compulsory training day for all staff at Barton. The following is on the agenda

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TOTAL CASES FY 2018 - 3820 patients (10 year record)

TOTAL BARTON WARD 207 (5.4%)

RETURN TO THEATRE 0%

TRANSFER TO ANOTHER .11%FACILITY REPORTED INFECTION .028%

Figures from 1 July 2017-31 March 2018

Barton Private will be open for 10 years this October. We have come a long way from our first operating list in October 2008 where Dr Sim Hom Tam did the honors by doing the first surgical list ever at Barton Private.

Since then the hospital has tripled in size. We have three times the amount of staff then we did 10 years ago, and we cover a wide range of specialties. We have all the latest equipment and have established ourselves in Canberra as a competitive, premier 5 star private hospital.

We are now constantly striving to keep abreast of all the latest technologies and surgical techniques. We are always looking at ways to improve our processes and our customer service. We want to be a well-known hospital that is still operational for future years to come.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR CELEBRATION NEWS!

6 Compliments from patients:‘Sarah and Kerry just a little thank you. You were total professionals, but more than that you were compassionate and caring. Yesterday you treated me with respect and dignity despite my obviously distressed state. I cannot express my appreciation enough for the genuine care you gave’‘Wonderful care, very impressed. Think all the staff must be handpicked because everyone is just so wonderful. Thank you to everyone.’‘Thank you all so very much for your love, kindness and above all your care. Especially you Danielle you stayed with me until my room was available.’‘The attitude of the receptionist, admission staff, theatre staff and recovery staff were all much higher than I had anticipated and it says a lot to the overall ethos of the hospital. If the staff seem happy in their work, it generally means that things are being done right. As I said. I do not "hope to see you again", but if I do have to go to hospital in the future, I hope it is to Barton Private where everyone seems totally happy in their work.’‘I had an operation there today and I would like to thank all the staff on doing such a wonderful job. When I arrived Camille completed my pre op check, I was very nervous and she helped calm me by her kindness and I felt she treated me as a person not just another name and number on a list. ‘‘All staff had a high standard and attention to detail they all seemed to love working there which shows when they are treating patients. You should be proud to have a team of staff that are so kind, caring and committed.’

10 YEAR CELEBRATIONS

STAFF EDUCATIONAll nursing staff completed their ALS (Advanced Life Support) level 1 training

Congratulations RN Florence for successfully completing her post-grad in perioperative nursing.

We have had a number of conferences and training days this year:

Eye conference (Za) SRACA Sterilising research advisory councils of

Australia conference (Lourdes sterilising Manager)

OTA (Operating Theatre Association) Study Day

Congratulations Ron on your impending arrival!

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