Published on 22 November 2022

The Nursing and Midwifery Directorate would like to call for entries in the Department Christmas Decoration competition.

All departments are invited to take part in the competition by providing photo or video submissions!!

Prizes:

1st Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $200
3rd Prize: $100

To enter:

To enter please complete the following entry form and send to kellie-tyson@wh.org.au by 5pm, 9th December 2022

Winners Announced:

15th December 2022

Criteria for Judging:

  • Relevance to Christmas
  • Creativity
  • Theme
  • Involvement of Patients
  • Incorporation of Best Care into the decorations
  • Sustainability

Rules:

  • Please do not place yourself or others at risk when hanging decorations.
  • Decorations or items used for the fixation of decorations must not cause any damage to hospital buildings or property. It is recommended that Blu-tac or items from the 3M Command Adhesive range (or similar products) be used to fixate decorations.
  • Upon completion of the Christmas season all decorations and fixations must be completely removed.
  • Emergency equipment must be kept free of decoration, fire doors, fire detectors, fire / smoke detectors, fire hoses etc.
  • Decorations must not be placed in front, beside or over any air scrubbers, air inlets and outlets.
  • Decorations must be kept away from high risk areas within the zones, including donning and doffing areas.
  • For COVID streaming zones, decorations should be cleanable and a ‘less is more’ approach within a single area of the department is encouraged.
  • To avoid any fire hazards and power overloading wards are not to include decorations which require a power source (this unfortunately includes lights).
  • Judges decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.