Welcome to the November 2009 edition of ARCHI Net News
You may have noticed some changes to the ARCHI website this month. We are updating our topic headings to make the site easier to use.
Read on to find out about the innovative content we have added this month.
Happy reading from the ARCHI Team!
In this issue...
Improving the Health Care Experience Workshop
A practical evidence based workshop on building a safe and effective service that feels great for patients, carers AND staff.
The presentations showcase the implementation of Studer tools and Co-Design, as well as international experiences of patient centred care.
NSW Health.
2nd Annual Hospital in the Home Society Australasia Conference 2009
The presentations from this conference explore the role that Hospital-in-the-Home will continue to play in forging change. There is an ever increasing body of literature to support the role of HITH in delivering high quality, affordable healthcare.
Hospital in the Home Society Australasia.
Communication Boards in the Intensive Care Unit
The introduction of communication boards in 5 Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has produced a positive change by increasing staff skills and improving communication with non-verbal patients.
Patient satisfaction has also increased with reported improvements in communication success and reduced stress levels.
Speech Pathology Respiratory and Critical Care Network, Sydney South West Area Health Service.
Can You Help?
ARCHI runs an enquiry service for members, where we tap into the fabulous resource that is the knowledge, expertise and experience of our membership. Below are our current questions:
- Does anyone have any insights, ideas or tips to share on the management of leave – reducing sick leave, covering leave – and also coping with presenteeism – staff who refuse to take leave, even when they are sick. We are especially interested in these topics in relation to nurses.
If you can help, or want to ask a question of your own, contact Catherine Knight, ARCHI Resource Coordinator and Analyst, admin@archi.net.au Phone: 02 4926 7992.
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There are packages to suit different organisations, including entire health departments, local health services, hospitals and commercial organisations as well as professional and research bodies.
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Tell us how your program or project is contributing to improved healthcare delivery.
Share your resources across your health service and beyond.
Visit our website or email us at admin@archi.net.au
ARCHI Events Management
ARCHI can help take the stress out of organising your next event. We provide full event management services.
For events and sponsorship enquiries, kindly contact:
Jessica Flood
ARCHI Conference and Events Manager
Email: archi.events@archi.net.au
Phone: 02 8644 2302
Fax: 02 9411 6868
ARCHI Discussion Forums
There are a number of active Discussion Forums on the ARCHI website including 'Emergency Department Nursing' and 'Patient and Carer Experience'.
www.archi.net.au/discussion
If your group is looking for a space to throw around ideas and share resources, the ARCHI Discussion Forum may be the place.
Please contact
Catherine Knight
ARCHI Content Support Manager
admin@archi.net.au
Phone: (02) 4926 7992
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