Published on 17 June 2022

Welcome to your latest Transition News

As winter ramps up, it is a timely reminder to stay warm and safe. For those who are yet to do so, I urge you to go and get your flu shot this year, as it is mandatory for most of us and make sure you all take some time when not at work to rest and recharge.
As always, there is lots of activity, both clinical and non-clinical in nature happening in transition land, which you can read about in this edition.
We were thrilled to hear that following conversation with Victorian Hospital Building Authority and The Department of Health an additional and much needed $3.75 million has been allocated to expand and upgrade Grant Lodge. This is on top of funds previously allocated and will enable us to provide private bedrooms and bathrooms and to improve facilities that are better suited to the needs of all of our residents.
We are fast approaching a significant milestone as we edge closer to 12 months together as ‘One Western Health’. Thank you for all that you have contributed to so far and for your ongoing commitment to provide Best Care to our community and to support your colleagues.
We are also reaching another big milestone where we sadly say farewell to Suellen Bruce, who has been with us for nine remarkable years. Sue demonstrates dedication in everything she leads, but I have observed in her role as Executive Sponsor of the Transition she has been particularly passionate and committed. Whilst we will miss Sue immensely, I am quite confident she is happy to be moving to some warmer weather up north as she starts her retirement. We are also saying farewell to Sandy Schutte in her role as the General Manager at Bacchus Marsh & Melton; however she is not going too far and I warmly welcome her into her new role as acting Executive Director – People, Culture and Communications.
Thank you to all of you for your hard work, commitment and support.

Kind regards,
Russell

Farewell to Suellen

As many may be aware, Suellen Bruce is retiring this Friday after working at Western Health for the last nine years and in public health for the past 43 years!

Suellen our Executive Sponsor for the Transition for the past 12 months has consistently demonstrated her passion and commitment for delivering Best Care for our community.

“I have experienced a wide range of opportunities throughout my career and I am so grateful this important piece of work is one that I have had the pleasure to end my professional journey on. To be able to work collaboratively, explore opportunities and align services to provide best care for our community is both incredibly important and rewarding.” – Suellen Bruce

Sandy Schutte, who has a great understanding of Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs will be taking the reigns as our new Executive Director, People, Culture and Communications.  Congratulations on your new role Sandy!

We wish Suellen all the very best as she packs her sunglasses, some zinc cream and heads north to Queensland!

 

Wonderful dedication to the health services and community

Heather Linsdell has contributed not only to the health services but her community for 60 years, volunteering at varying levels within the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Auxiliary as well as on the board. We were very honoured to have Heather visit the Bacchus Marsh Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Meeting in early June, where we presented her with a gift and a certificate, commemorating this remarkable milestone. Yvonne Spargo, a Bacchus Marsh Hospital Ladies Auxiliary member, also gave Heather some beautiful orchids grown from her garden, as seen in the photo.

 

Services and Programs

Riskman (V2) GO LIVE

The Incident Module of our Riskman System will be upgraded on Wednesday, 22nd June.

Riskman (V2) will be more user friendly and intuitive and we look forward to supporting you are this new and exciting upgrade from Riskman is available at Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs sites.

Learn more

If you missed the training sessions. Don’t worry click on the “Learn more” link below to access the training video on our intranet. Learn more

Security

One area that has been addressed at both Melton and Bacchus Marsh is the safety for both staff and visitors. Our security team do a great job across the whole organisation, and we have compiled series of Questions & Answers to help clarify their role at sites and the appropriate pathways for staff when making requests.

Security Teams Mission Statement:​ It is the mission of the Western Health Security Department to provide proactive and effective Security Management solutions that inspire confidence and trust, and provide a stable, relatively predictable environment in which staff may confidently deliver health services and treatment to the community and may do so without harm and fear of disturbance or injury.​

Security Q&A's

  • Who is our security leadership team?

    Danni Meier – Operations Manager

    Chris Norman – Security Manager

    Peter Medancic – Security Coordinator

  • How do I contact Security if there is an incident requiring a security response?

    The contact of the onsite security officer:

    Bacchus Marsh – 0401 323 289

    Melton – 0479 182 088

    If there is no answer or the response is required at one of our satellite sites the escalation pathway is our security supervisors who are rostered from 0530am to midnight 7 days a week.

    They can be contacted on:

  • What hours do the Security team work?

    Bacchus Marsh 1 officer x 24hrs 7 days a week.

    Melton 1 officer x 16hrs 7 days a week

    • 0730-1530
    • 1530-2330 (will stay on site until last staff person leaves).
  • How do I order a new ID access card?
    • Complete the ID Access Card form on the WH Intranet.
      Present at the Melton or Bacchus Marsh security office between the hours of 8am and 10am or 3pm and 5pm with the completed form.
      The onsite security officer will take your photo and provide you with a Melton/ Bacchus Marsh card (until the security equipment upgrade is completed).
      A Western Health ID card will also be generated for you with your photo – ready for collection within 48 hours.
  • What happens if I lose my access pass?

    Complete the lost ID Access Card form on the WH Intranet.

    Contact the Melton or Bacchus Marsh security officer and a replacement BMM card will be re-issued. Your Western Health ID card will also be re-issued within 48 hours.

  • Will security escort me to my car?

    Yes, security will escort staff to any onsite car park/s. Call the onsite security officer to request escort at any time.

  • Can I access the CCTV footage?

    You can request to view CCTV footage.

    • A request form is available on the WH intranet site.
    • Complete this form and send to WH-SecuritySupervisors@wh.org.au
    • This will be reviewed and approved in accordance with our privacy and legal obligations.
    • Where approved you will be able to view CCTV with the onsite security officer.
  • Who do I contact if I require new security equipment?

    All new security equipment requests need to be sent to Danni Meier – Meier@wh.orgau and Chris Norman Chris.Norman@wh.org.au for review and action.

  • What are the responsibilities of the entry Check Point Officers?

    The contracted security staff at the entry checkpoints are for visitor management in and out of each site.

    The checkpoint staff are required to:

    • Ensure all visitors/ support persons and outpatients scan the QR registration to their device. (if the person does not have a device the checkpoint staff will register them on the tablet device they have)
    • Check to ensure outpatients have an appointment.
    • Check Vax Status of visitors ONLY and complete RAT test if proof is not available.
    • Ask and ensure their mask is changed to an N95 prior to entering.

    In respect to any incidents requiring security the checkpoint staff have a 2 way radio and will communicate with the on site security to provide backup assistance for any concerns in the main entry areas.

Grant Lodge

As with the exciting changes for Grant Lodge’s future with the funding announcements, the team in Grant Lodge conferred with Dementia Australia and installed two landscape murals which have brightened the walls to make for a more cheerful environment helping residents reminisce and stimulate conversation. Congratulation to the Grant Lodge team on this wonderful initiative for their residents.

Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

We are pleased to advise the transition from the Grampians Rural Alliance (GRA) Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to Northern, Melbourne, Western (NMW) FMIS is progressing as scheduled. The “Go Live” date will be Monday 27 June 2022.

Staff with inventory management responsibilities were encouraged to attend one of the three on-line training sessions scheduled. These sessions provided an overview of the changes and will assist users to set up their log-in details on the new NMW FMIS. If you missed these sessions ongoing support and training will be available for staff to facilitate a smooth transition over to the new system. Please speak to your manager to help organise some support.

Maxxia visiting

Maxxia will finally be back onsite offering 15 minute personal consultations for all employees.

This is your opportunity to find out how salary packaging could benefit you!

Where to find us:

Melton Health Community Services Building
Staff Lunch Room

Tuesday 21st of June
9:30am – 12:00pm

Bacchus Marsh Hospital
Transit Lounge near coffee shop

Tuesday 21st of June
1:00pm-4:00pm

Book a time here

New Ward Resuscitation trolleys have arrived!

We are very excited to announce the new First Responder Resuscitation trolleys have arrived earlier than expected!

These trolleys will be located in the Medical Surgical Wards and Maternity wards at Bacchus Marsh and in both buildings at Melton & Community Health.  The trolleys will provide additional equipment required when responding to the deteriorating patient.

A great addition for the future plans to introduce Medical Emergency Team (MET) calls at both Bacchus Marsh and Melton campuses.

Once the required equipment is available and stocked we will be ready to go!

Stay tuned for more information.

 

What's New?

10 Turner

New flooring was installed at 10 Turner consulting rooms. As can be seen in the photos the transformation looks clean and professional plus will make a huge difference to cleaning and safety.

Staff Forum Thursday 23 June from 2pm – 3pm

Please join Russell Harrison and Sandy Schutte at the Staff Forum discussing latest news as Bacchus Marsh and Melton transition into Western Health on 23 June from 2pm – 3pm.

Via Zoom: Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://westernhealth.zoom.us/j/98106132544?pwd=ZWF0d0wvU3BVSEJOVUx4L2lsNTRWUT09

Passcode: 449654

Melton Health

Installation is underway for new vinyl flooring in the Day Medical Unit at Melton – this area incorporates Renal Dialysis, Chemotherapy and nurses station and will take place over the next three weekends.

Rebranded Website

Stage two of the BMM website rebranding has been completed. With all pages rebranded into Western Health, you will find more areas linked to the leading Western Health website for consistency and one source of truth as time progresses. All the old links and email addresses related to djhs.org.au will still direct you to either the correct email accounts or our new URL address, which is: bmm.wh@org.au

The third and final stage will be when we merge into the one Western Health website.  We will keep you posted on timelines!

 

 

What's Next?

Biomedical Engineering Services

The Western Health’s Biomed team are coming to Bacchus Marsh!

Biomedical Engineering Services’ core business is to support Western Health in delivering quality patient care by ensuring safe and effective management of biomedical equipment.

Biomedical equipment is the equipment used for physiological monitoring, treatment or investigation of patients. The team currently have an office allocated down the finance area at the Bacchus Marsh Hospital

Look out for the Biomedical Engineers as they make their way around Bacchus Marsh and Melton sites, assessing the equipment and advising on new equipment requests.

Clinical Equipment Library (CEL)

Clinical Equipment Library (CEL) is a service also coming soon!

As the name suggests, the CEL has a range of equipment available for short-term use or borrowing. Clinical Equipment Library adds value to nursing equipment management, quality of care and efficiencies by promoting partnership and equitable access to equipment across Western Health, based on the priority needs of patients.

Maternity

We are reviewing a trial looking at a centralised referrals for maternity whereby women will be streamed to either our Bacchus Marsh or Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s campus based on where they live and their risk profile

MSU

The projects team are investigating a new sliding door from the main corridor of the hospital into MSU, this door will operate in a similar manner to the door when entering the Maternity unit. We will keep you updated as more information comes to hand.

Melton Health

Resurfacing of the driveway entrance closest to Melton Health and Community Services building will begin at 6am on Monday 20th June and be completed at 5pm on Tuesday 21st June 2022. These works are necessary due to the large volume of traffic that has utilised this entrance over the years.

 

Did You Know?

The Jam Donut Truck is visiting Bacchus Marsh Hospital!

Let’s enjoy beautiful steaming donuts – nothing is better on a cold day or evening so let’s keep an eye out for the DONUT TRUCK!

The Donut Truck will be visiting Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday 22nd of June and we will be delivering donuts to Melton while they’re still hot!

Night shift on the Tuesday 21st June will also receive a delivery of donuts to enjoy.

Free 5-minute staff massages

We have the Free 5-minute massages available to staff on Tuesday 21st June at Bacchus Marsh and Monday 27th June at Melton.

Enjoy this great initiative from the Health and Wellbeing team to revitalise your body and mind!

No bookings are necessary and will be available from 9.30am – 4.30pm in the Board Room at Bacchus Marsh and in the Blue Module Staff Room at Melton.

Please see the details below.