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OPH Speech pathologists collaborate with people with Parkinson’s to help students 05 December 2020 The Osborne Park Hospital Parkinson’s Clinic team thanked their clients who recently attended a week-long specialist clinic to help university students. Available to third and fourth year ECU speech pathology students, the clinic was developed to help students gain experience in the delivery of evidence-based communication and swallowing therapies to patients, both face-to-face and via telehealth. The clinic trialled a simultaneous treatment model with some clients present in the room and others at home and online for their communication program. Rachel Bridle, OPH Senior Speech Pathologist said the clinic was successful in achieving group interaction and peer support and the speech pathology team plans to continue offering group therapy in this way. Clients commented on the enjoyment of camaraderie that was gained with the intensive daily therapy format and the consolidation of ... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 30 November 2020 Congratulations Barbara Pruks, our October Employee of the Quarter Award winner. Introducing our October OPH Employee of the Quarter Award winner, Barbara Pruks, Site Services Coordinator. Barbara was nominated for this award by Marie Slater, OPH Nurse Co-Director and Chuong Vo, Site Services Manager wholeheartedly endorsed this nomination. Barbara is described as exceptionally diligent and committed to improving the quality of our health care service. She not only has influence and impact within her department, she creates a path of excellence wherever she travels. Barbara has implemented new reporting processes to ensure patient safety. Her commitment to hand hygiene compliance and motivating PSA staff has resulted in 100% compliance rates for these staff which is an excellent achievement. She has also shared her artistic talents, volunteering her time to show patients how to create ar... -
Aboriginal cadet inspired to continue a career in WA health 19 November 2020 Physiotherapy patients and staff at Osborne Park Hospital have embraced the skills and experience Jiah Reidy has brought during his 12-month cadetship with the hospital’s Physiotherapy Department. Jiah started an Aboriginal Cadetship Program with North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) this year in his final year of studies at the University of Western Australia and will soon complete a Bachelor of Science Double Major in Sport Science and Exercise and Health - all while fitting in sporting commitments as a player for the Swan Districts WAFL team. Working in the health industry has been a lifelong area of interest for Jiah and the cadetship program provided Jiah the opportunity to gain work experience at a specialist hospital and earn an income whilst studying. “It has been a terrific opportunity and I am so glad I applied for the position. I would highly recommend applying ... -
Celebrating NAIDOC Week at OPH 10 November 2020 Staff at Osborne Park Hospital celebrated the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplefor NAIDOC Week 2020 (8-15 November). The Wesley CollegeMoorditj Mobdelighted staff with an Aboriginal dance performance that showcased their culture and heritage. We also unveiled artworks, donated by Dr Barry and Margaret Vieira, that depict the six Noongar Seasons and will be displayed in the meeting rooms with the same names. Aboriginal Artist Justin Martin presented his artworks and told staff the stories behind each of the seasons and the elements he included in each piece. ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ is the theme for NAIDOC Week 2020 which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. As a health service we value Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal people, and we are committed to creating a more cultur... -
Medication Safety Week trophy winners 2020 06 November 2020 Staff across our OPH and SCGH sites recently participated in the annual Medication Safety Week competition vying for the coveted trophies for 2020. Congratulations to our winners - Ward G54 from SCGH and the Women’s and Newborn Service (WNS) at OPH for achieving success. Staff from G54 put in a huge effort with nursing, medical, pharmacy, allied health and support staff all participating and subsequently submitting the most correct entries to the puzzle. Special mention to G62 and G73 who also put in strong efforts this year. Many thanks to the SCGH catering department for donating Rejuvon8 Café coffee vouchers to the winning ward. A fantastic effort from the OPH WNS team which submitted the highest number of correct entries to claim the OPH Medication Safety Week trophy for 2020. Special mention also to the radiology and speech pathology departments at OPH which both had 10...
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05/05/2021