Murdoch Theatre Update
Update! A Message from Jodie Dear Team, Change is inevitable. Whether it's new technologies (another robot landing at Murdoch), new software (Workday, Oracle Fusion and UKG ‘coming soon’), evolving market trends (the constraints between private health care and health funds) or infrastructure growth (finally fitting out our two shelled theatres) - our ability to adapt and thrive in the face of change defines our collective success. In the next few months we will begin the fitting out of the shelled theatres, Theatres 18 and 19. This is phase 1 of a number of redevelopment projects happening in and around theatres including the expansion of DPU beds, extension of the Ortho workroom, extension of equipment storage area in theatre, development of a dedicated implant storage space, redevelopment on CSSD and Sterile store, and eventually the building of Orthonova. Some of us have been here before and can appreciate the challenges that bringing a building site to a working perioperative area incurs, but as a team, our strength lies in our unity and willingness to support each other through transitions. And unfortunately change is not just in the fitting out of our theatres. As I mentioned at the start, we are still navigating our way through Workday and Oracle Fusion, and will soon have UKG (Kronos) as our rostering/pay system to learn. We need to be vigilant financial stewards in our use of equipment and consumables more than ever, as the cost of products rise and the rebates from health funds decline in some instances. But we are all here to help each other, reach out if you need assistance or are feeling a little overwhelmed by all that is going on. “Change is not just a phase; it's a constant in our journey towards excellence. By embracing change wholeheartedly, we not only future-proof our team but also set the stage for innovation and sustained success.”
Jodie Attwater Perioperative Services Manager T: (08) 9428 8609 | M: 0478 301 746 | E: Jodie.Attwater@sjog.org.au