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Latest notices FISS – Campus Operations EPCM – Fire Safety
Find attached a focus piece on Fire Safety Training. Please review and continue to work on completing mandatory fire training. If you are experiencing errors, make sure you send an email to THHS-Fire-Safety to have the matter resolved. If it cannot be resolved locally, we can then escalate to the vendor. Thank you for taking the time to review this document and your continued support to ensure fire training is compliant.
Brighter Lives Brighter Raffle – over $1,292 of prizes to be won! Tickets $5 each, 3 for $10, 20 for $50 or 50 for $100 - buy tickets online or in the gift shop https://tickets.rafflelink.com/brighter-lives-townsville-hospital-foundation/brighter-raffle Prizes • • • •
$250 voucher to Watermark and + $150 voucher for Bloom Room Family movie pass thanks to BCC Townsville and $100 VISA gift card Four tickets to NQ Cowboys vs Raiders + $50 Osk gift voucher Dr Natasha Cook Travel Essentials Pack from Refresh NQ
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Gift basket of goodies - pamper package full of hand selected premium toiletries and bottle of rosé
Win great prizes – total prize pool $1,292. Closes 24 August 2026.
Townsville Book Fair 22 - 23 August The Townsville Book Fair is on again, this weekend, 22-23 August at Willows Shopping Centre near Aldi. We want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing supporters: · Willows Shopping Centre · Mendi Blackhawks · Amazing Grace Early Learning Centres (North Ward or Railway Estate) · Avanti Health Hub · Mary Who Bookshop · Ignatius Park College · Ryan Catholic College · Grace Removals Help make a local impact this weekend from 8:30am onwards with all funds raised going towards healthcare in our NQ community.
Support the Shine Lawyers & Brighter Lives Charity Golf Day The Shine Lawyers & Brighter Lives Charity Golf Day is back on Friday, 28 August, bringing our community together to raise vital funds for healthcare across North Queensland.
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We are very thankful for the support from Shine Lawyers and all the amazing business who have donated prizes! Want to see the local impact Shine Lawyers made in 2025, watch now!
Tec-NQ’s Open Day is on tomorrow! The Townsville HHS BEMS team will have a stall with information about trade careers in health. If you know anyone with kids who might be interested in pursuing a trade and working at the Townsville HHS, they can meet the team in-person and talk about available and upcoming opportunities. Where: Tec-NQ Douglas Campus, 54 Discovery Drive, Douglas When: Saturday 22 August, from 9am – 12:30pm Click the ‘Find out More’ button to register now.
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Townsville Health Library - New titles available!
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Training, Education and Research Organisational Development For further information, please contact Organisation Development: THHS-Learning@health.qld.gov.au/ Understanding Intergenerational Teams In today’s workplace, five generations work side by side - each shaped by different life experiences, values and expectations. At THHS, Gen Z and Millennials make up more than half of our workforce, bringing new perspectives, skills and ways of working. Program objectives: • Understand the key traits, values and motivators of different generations, especially Gen Z and • Millennials. • Recognise and challenge assumptions or biases that can impact inter-generational teamwork. • Apply practical communication and engagement strategies to work more effectively across • generations. • Reflect and commit to one small action that strengthens inter-generational relationships at • THHS. Click to register now Build Your Leadership Workshop The Build Your Leadership Workshop provides participants with the next step on from ‘Ignite Your Leadership’ and builds people and team leadership skills. Program Objectives: • Examine the mindset shift from Leader of Self to Leader of Others • Learn and evidence-based framework to develop flexible leadership and when to use each style • Learn and evidence-based framework to lead a team, create a positive workplace culture and build • Performance Click to register now Essential Communication Skills for the Workplace
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This programme is designed to provide staff with tools, strategies and techniques to assist in achieving effective two-way communications and positive relationship development. It encompasses the following four (4) x 4-hour modules: • Communication Foundational Skills • Giving and Receiving Feedback • Foundational Skills for Negotiating • Dealing with Difficult Conversations It is recommended the modules are undertaken in order, with Communication Foundational Skills prerequisite to all other modules. Click to register now Positive Performance Management – Developing People Management Skills This program will equip line managers with tools, processes and frameworks to demonstrate good, day-to-day people performance management within the requirements of the Public Service Commission Directive 02/24 (Positive Performance Management) and HR Policy G9 to develop a good workplace culture. Click to register now Centre for Leadership Excellence (CLE) Statewide Capability Development Program The Centre for Leadership Excellence’s Statewide programs are available to all Hospital and Health Service employees including emerging, aspiring and experienced leaders and managers in Queensland Health. Statewide programs are offered as facilitated programs delivered virtually, offering formalised training opportunities to develop leadership skills, capability and enhance career pathways. Programs include: • Business Partnering • Conversations That Make a Difference • Effective Writing Skills • Essential Coaching Skills • Manage4Improvement • Maximising Stakeholder Relationships • Step Up Leadership Program • Take the Lead • Wellbeing & Resilience • Wellbeing Leadership • Workload, Email and Meeting Management Click to register now
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New courses available for rural and remote clinicians The Office of Rural and Remote Health (ORRH) has launched a new suite of training courses created to support and enhance the skills required for clinicians working in rural and remote settings. The first courses - Eye Assessment and Management, Specimen Collection and Management, Intraosseous (IO) Access, Urinary Catheterisation and Management, and Skin Closure of Simple Acute Wounds – are available now. Log into iLearn and search ‘ORRH’ or browse for the course name to enrol, or contact the ORRH Digital Education and Training team for more information P172C3T8TB14#y1
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Clinical Simulation Centre Procedural Skills Workshops Drop-in, hands-on skills sessions using part-task trainers, delivered in a safe and supportive learning environment. Time: 1600 – 1730hours Where: Clinical Simulation Centre Oncoming courses: • CVAD (31 August) – provides competency-based program to educate clinical staff in the management of CVAD’s. Book in via LOL: Course: CVAD - Central Venous Access Device Care and Maintenance | THHS-LOL
Critical Care Advanced Airway Course CAN’T INTUBATE CAN’T OXYGENATE (CICO) Registration is now open for the CICO Workshop – 18th September 2026 The course is limited to 12 participants: 6 medical and 6 nursing. Outline: Using a combination of interactive lectures, skills stations and simulationbased learning, participants will develop and practise the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to recognise and manage a CICO crisis. Duration: 5 hours (0800 to 1300 hours) Location: Clinical Simulation Centre, Plant Level Acute Block, TUH. Registration & enquiries: ICU Secretariat: ICU, North Block, Townsville University Hospital. Phone: (07) 4433 7997 Email: TSV-ICU-ESO@health.qld.gov.au Formally recognised for CPD by: CICM (SHLR), ANZCA, FACEM, CICM Trainee Course Accreditation – CICO ICU Workshop/Advanced Airway Skills
Policies and Procedures Are you using the most recent template for your policy, procedure or standing order development / review? It is important to use the current version to make sure you align with the governance expectations for documents within the THHS. Do Not save templates on local drives. All templates can be found on the Policies & Procedures Home Page along with useful guides to step you through the process.
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Please note that any document submitted without adhering to the processes outlined in Policy, procedure and standing orders management THHSCOR140803 and the Checklist for document submission will not be progressed by the Policy and Procedure Unit. All policies, procedures and Standing Orders are available on the Policies & Procedures Home Page. New / Updated / Rescinded THHSCOR171186v2 | Contract management procedure | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v1 Target Audience: This procedure applies to all THHS employees and contractors who are involved in the management, administration or oversight of contracts on behalf of THHS THHSCOR231558v1 | Gifts and Benefits Procedure | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v1 Target Audience: This Procedure applies to all THHS employees, (permanent, temporary, and casual) and all organisations and individuals acting as its agents (including Visiting Medical Officers and other partners, contractors, consultants, and volunteers) THHSCLI150917v5 Deteriorating client (child or adult) management at Kirwan Community Health Facility, Kirwan Dental and Maternity Clinic | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v4 Target Audience: All staff working at Kirwan Community Health Facility (KCHF), Kirwan Dental and Maternity Clinic (KDMC) THHSCLI140848v5 Home Enteral Nutrition | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v4 Target Audience: Dietetics staff within Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), and other THHS staff who support patients requiring enteral nutrition support for home use THHSSUP161082v4 Duress response at Cambridge street facility | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v3 Target Audience: All staff working at Cambridge Street facility Requests for integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR) and health related data | THHSCOR201435 | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v2 Target Audience: All Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) employees (permanent, temporary and casual), and all organisations and individuals acting as its agents (including visiting Medical Officers and other partners, contractors, consultants and volunteers) who have permission to access ieMR and health related data
Clinical Forms Are you using the CURRENT version?
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It is very important that you are using the current version of a clinical form. To ensure you print the current version, DO NOT save these forms to your local drive or photocopy these forms. If you need to continually refer to a form, you may ‘Add to Favourites’ in your web browser. All clinical forms used within Townsville HHS can be found on the Clinical Forms webpage. New / Reviewed Clinical Forms • Behaviour Support Plan 00200:1198v3 • Care Plan Review Checklist 00200:1461v1 • Children’s Early Warning Tool (CEWT) Post-MET Modified Escalation and Observation (MEO) Plan SW1195v2 • Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment 00200:1462v1 • Health Care Substitute Decision Maker (HCSDM) Identification Checklist 00200:1469v1 • Maternal Birth Clinical Pathway Community Extension SW317v7 • Neonatal Clinical Pathway SW232v10 • Neonatal Clinical Pathway Clinical Events/Variances (Additional Page) SW232bv4 • Neonatal Clinical Pathway Community Extension SW318v7 • Neonatal Clinical Pathway Ongoing Care (Additional Page) SW232av7 • Restrictive Practice Substitute Decision Maker (RPSDM) Identification Checklist 00200:1282v2 P272C6T14TB2#y1
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Enterprise Risk Management Training Strengthen Patient Safety & Operational Resilience with Enterprise Risk Management Training Enterprise risk management isn’t just for leaders — it’s for everyone. Learn how to recognise and respond to risk in your role. Whether you work in clinical services, operations, administration or leadership, this training shows you how enterprise level risk is identified, assessed and managed across THHS — and how you can confidently contribute. Why attend? You will learn how to: • Identify risks early in your work area • Make more confident, risk-informed decisions • Link risks to THHS objectives and service outcomes • Use practical tools to assess and treat risk • Contribute to a safer, more resilient organisation Start Here (Quick Online Module — 30 mins) Risk Management Basics | THHS-LOL A short introduction to the THHS Enterprise Risk Management Framework and core concepts. Register via: Risk Management Basics | THHS-LOL Interactive Workshops (Face-to-Face & Microsoft Teams) Risk Management Essentials (2.5 hrs) Build practical skills to apply the ERM Framework in your role. Ideal for risk owners and staff involved in risk management activities. Register via: Course: Risk Management Essentials | THHS-LOL (health. qld.gov.au)
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Next Sessions: • 23 September 2026 • 18 November 2026 Build Your Knowledge (Short Targeted Modules) Strategic Risk Management (20 mins) — for senior leaders and directors Register via: Strategic Risk Management | THHS-LOL Risk Management Toolkit Sessions — 8 short videos (10 mins each) focused on specific enterprise risk management processes Register via: Risk Management Toolkit Sessions | THHS-LOL For further information, please contact the Enterprise Risk Team at THHS-EnterpriseRisk@health.qld.gov.au
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Due to an update to the statewide rollout schedule, Townsville HHS will now go live with IWFM Stage 4 in March 2027. This revised timeframe provides the benefit of additional time for local readiness activities, including targeted outreach and Q&A sessions to support our teams ahead of go-live. More information will be shared as replanning progresses. To help staff get ready, there are a few things you can do now: • Line Managers and Roster Creators & Maintainers - complete the Introduction | Business Foundations eLearning. • Add IWFM to your device - Android | Apple (iOS). • Read IWFM benefits for Employees | Line Managers and myHR Single Sign On fact sheet. • Keep checking QHEPS and IWFM Newsletters for updates. P327C3T16TB7#y1
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Staff Noticeboard
Patient Safety Net has been developed to provide staff with a straightforward process for raising a patient safety concern they feel has not been addressed adequately through the standard reporting processes. Patient Safety Net encourages local identification and resolution of a patient safety concern and complements existing patient safety systems. It does not replace, nor negate existing clinical incident management processes and is not appropriate for urgent patient safety concerns or clinical deterioration. Patient Safety Net can be used by all Queensland Health staff including contractors, agency staff, students and volunteers and encourages staff to seek local resolution first where possible. Patient Safety Net can be activated by staff (the reporter) via phone, email, face-to-face or via an online portal. The reporter can choose to raise a concern anonymously or request that their details remain confidential. Concerns are received by a Patient Safety Steward who will assess and review all concerns raised. If the concern is not in scope for Patient Safety Net, the steward assists the reporter to access the most appropriate pathway. The THHS Patient Safety Steward can be contacted on 0477 917 609, or email thhs_patientsafetynet@health.qld.gov.au or access the online portal Patient Safety Net on QHEPS for more information. P357C3T 9T 3#y
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Care Plan for the Dying Person New and improved digital tools to support end-of-life care We are making it easier to support consistent, quality, person-centred care in the last days and hours of life. From 29 September, clinicians can access new and improved ieMR tools, including: • Updated Care Plan for the Dying Person (CPDP) – Terminal PowerPlan • New CPDP PowerForm • New speciality observation chart – Comfort Observation and Symptom Assessment (COSA).
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For non-ieMR sites, the updated paper-based CPDP version 9 is available via WINC. These enhanced workflows align with statewide best practice and the Queensland Health Palliative and End-of-Life Care Strategy. Prepare now by reviewing the education package and supporting resources for ieMR and non-ieMR sites. P374C4T20TB11#y1
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Launch of the online Genomics Resource Hub!
The ORI Genomics Program is pleased to announce the launch of the Genomics Resource Hub. The Hub is a QH initiative designed to be a one-stop-shop for Queensland, national and international genomics resources, supporting workforce capability as well as patient, family and community understanding. It contains links to educational resources, genomics services, education pathways, and research resources. The Hub has been developed in partnership with clinicians, scientists, allied health professionals, consumers and other key stakeholders. Feedback and resource suggestions are welcomed using the ‘Connect with us tab’, or via ORI_Genomics@health.qld.gov.au
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Townsville HHS Medication Newsletter The most recent editions of the Townsville HHS Medication newsletter are out now. Click the links to read them: Feb Medication newsletter | February 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter March Medication newsletter | March 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter May Medication newsletter | May 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter July Medication newsletter | July 2025 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter
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March Medication newsletter | March 2026 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter July Medication newsletter | July 2026 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter Read the latest Patient Safety Newsletter “Safety Matters” by clicking the ‘Find out More’ button.
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Improving Service Performance, Capacity and Sustainability Clinical Redesign Healthcare Improvement (HIU) Collaborative Program Executive Sponsor: Adrianne Belchamber January 2026 through to December 2028 Delivering 87 Recommendations across four major projects Project: Surgical Services - Delivering 13 strategic recommendations through a structured program of work designed to align perioperative services with best practice. Project Lead: Idris Kamara SG Director Surgery
Project Snapshot Key Focus Areas: • Strengthening Governance and Leadership • Improving Theatre Efficiency and Flow • Enhancing Data Integrity • Strengthening Regional and Associated Services • Building Workforce Capacity and Capability Where are we now • Current Phase: Stabilisation • Overall status: On Track • Progress: 37% complete
Key Achievements: • Implemented clear governance and escalation pathways, enhancing accountability, decision-making, and oversight across perioperative services. • Strengthened data capture and validation processes within SurgiNet, improving data integrity and the quality of operational and performance reporting. What’s happening Next • Work is underway to establish the SMO (Senior Medical Officer) Portfolio Leads model, providing clear clinical leadership across key perioperative domains • Work will focus on enhancing coordination between the Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and perioperative services to improve patient flow • Implementing initiatives to streamline theatre workflows, improve utilisation, and support timely patient movement through the perioperative pathway. For further information see the attached Surgical Services Implementation Plan by clicking the ‘Find out More’ button. P439C6T23TB6#y1
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Suggestions: 1. When you require a Pastoral Care person (from this list) – Ring Twice – the person may have missed the first call. 2. Leave a Message so the person can respond – Note: The Hospital phone system doesn’t leave a number so, the priest cannot return the call if no message is left. 3. If you cannot get someone, ring the Pastoral Care Coordinator on 0447 880 993 (if no one answers please leave a contact name, number and ward). Someone will be assigned to ring you back at availability.
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