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Health Safety and Wellbeing – July Safety Focus
Attached are the Safety Focus for July 2026.
We are now publishing two editions each month, allowing us to cover all safety classifications in Riskman and introducing new topics for emerging risks, particularly those linked to upcoming construction activities.
The focus topics for this month are:
• Animals and Insects
• Situational Awareness
Please print and display this notice on your safety board. You can print the attachments by clicking on the images above.
Stayalert,Staysafe!
Campus Operations
Focus on Fire Safety
Please find attached an important fire safety communication regarding our workplaces.
While this information has been issued primarily in response to a recent inspection at TUH, it serves as a timely reminder for all staff to ensure that the areas in which we work remain compliant with fire safety requirements and regulations.
Thank you for taking the time to review this information and for your ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.
Psychosocial Hazards – Awareness and Reporting
In 2023, the Queensland Government introduced the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 alongside enhanced Work Health and Safety legislation. These changes place greater emphasis on identifying, assessing, and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace to protect the psychological health and wellbeing of workers.
What
is a psychosocial hazard?
A psychosocial hazard is a hazard that arises from, or relates to, the design or management of work, the work environment, workplace interactions or workplace behaviours that may cause psychological harm, regardless of whether physical harm may also occur. Psychosocial hazards can arise from systems of work, work practices, workplace environments, workplace behaviours, or be associated with specific tasks or roles. Examples of psychosocial hazards include:
• High and/or low job demands
• Low job control
• Low role clarity
• Poor organisational change management
• Low recognition and reward
• Poor organisational justice
• Remote or isolated work
• Poor environmental conditions
• Fatigue
• Inadequate support
• Bullying
• Exposure to traumatic events
• Occupational violence and aggression
• Harassment, including sexual harassment
• Poor workplace relationships and interpersonal conflict
Reporting psychosocial hazards
While we develop and implement our new psychosocial risk management platform, it is important that staff continue to identify and report psychosocial hazards and incidents through RiskMan Reporting psychosocial hazards helps us:
• Identify emerging risks and trends
• Implement appropriate controls and support measures
• Meet our legislative obligations
• Foster a psychologically healthy and safe workplace
If you identify a psychosocial hazard, or experience or witness a psychosocial incident, please submit a report via RiskMan as soon as practicable. To assist staff with reporting, a How to guide for Reporting Psychosocial Incidents in RiskMan has been developed. Please share this with colleagues and display in your work area.
Brighter Lives
Brighter Day 30 July
Join us for our annual giving day! This year, Brighter Lives is fundraising to bring a donor stem cell transplant service to Townsville Hospital, providing life-saving treatment for regional Queenslanders with cancer.
Currently, patients need to move to Brisbane for up to six months for this treatment, taking them away from their families, homes, pets and support
Help us this Brighter Day to bring this service here to Townsville to help local patients have the care they need close to home.
Sign up as a team to help fundraise! The THHS team who fundraises the most will receive a trophy as well as a $100 gift card to be used to treat your team.
Donate or sign up for a team: brighterday.brighterlives.org.au 100% of all donations stay in north Queensland, helping here!
Brighter Day Auction
Bid on the ultimate game day experience at the NQ Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters game on 30 July. With an incredible view of the game, 18 people will enjoy the exclusive Hit Sky Deck, with up to 6 guests also receiving an incredible behind the scenes tour.
Includes:
• Deck access for the home game on 30 July at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
• A dedicated seat in the Western Grandstand, with the options of casual bar style seating with access to the spacious open-air private bar
• Enjoy easy stadium access through a dedicated corporate gate
• 1 x Footy food meal prior to kick off and pies at half-time for NRL home games
• Three-hour beverage package including basic spirits, standard beer, wine and soft drink for NRL home games
All proceeds go towards bringing a donor stem cell transplant service to Townsville to help patients with cancer receive treatment closer to home.
Thank you to Hit FM Townsville and Triple M Townsville for their kind donation of this amazing prize.
Townsville Book Fair 22 - 23 August
We need your pre -loved books! The Townsville Book Fair is on again – 22-23 August at Willows Shopping Centre. Donate your gently used books to our donation hubs!
Donations can also be made to one of our drop-off locations:
• Amazing Grace Early Learning Centres (North Ward or Railway Estate)
• Avanti Health Care
• Mary Who Bookshop
• Brighter Lives Gift Shop – small donations
• Blackhawks Stadium – Near Brothers Leagues Club
Brighter Lives and Shine Lawyers Annual Charity Golf Day
Cowboys vs Broncos Live Auction
Brighter Lives annual Charity Golf Day is coming up on Friday 28 August. Shine Lawyers has generously donated one of the most anticipated auction items, being a corporate hospitality package for the Cowboys v Broncos blockbuster at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday 25 July at 7:35pm.
This year, with the game falling before our Charity Golf Day, we are opening bidding via a short silent online charity auction. This is your opportunity to experience the game for you and five others.
The Prize
• Six corporate box tickets to the SOLD OUT Cowboys v Broncos NRL clash
• Full corporate food and beverage package included, with unlimited drinks
• One of the most sought-after sporting tickets on the Townsville Calendar
• Corporate box and food and beverage package valued at approximately $3,000.00
Last year, bidding on this item raised an incredible $3,500.00, all for the benefit of Brighter Lives. This year again, all proceeds from the auction will be donated directly to Brighter Lives.
How to Bid: To place a bid, simply email jturner@shine.com.au with your bid. Opening Bid: $1,000.00
The highest bid received by 5:00pm on Friday, 24 July 2026 will secure the package.
Get your mates together, secure one of the hottest tickets in Townsville sport, and support a fantastic local cause at the same time.
From our sponsor: SeaLink are offering the following upcoming tours and cruises:
• Whale Watching Tours
o Dates: 25 & 26 July and 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 August 2026
o Duration: 9am -12pm (3 hours)
o Witness humpback whales in their natural habitat on an unforgettable three-hour cruise featuring live commentary, scenic coastal views and morning tea.
o Price - $125 adult, $90 child (5-14 years) and Free of Charge for Infants (0-4 years)
• 2-Hour Sunset Cruises
o Dates: Saturday 12 September, Saturday 24 October and Saturday 21 November 2026
o Duration:5pm - 7pm (2 hours)
o Unwind with a welcome drink, individual antipasto platter, live music and spectacular sunset views across the Townsville and Magnetic Island coastline.
o Price - $115 adult and $115 child (5-14 years)
• Orpheus Island Day Tour
o Dates: Saturday 19th September and Saturday 17 October 2026
o Duration: 8am - 3pm (8 hours)
o Escape to one of North Queensland's hidden gems and enjoy a scenic cruise through the Palm Island Group, lunch, pristine beaches, a self-guided nature walk and optional snorkelling.
o Price - $185 adult, $135 child (5-14 years) and Free of Charge for Infants (0-4 years)
IMPORTANT: Changes to campus car parking (TUH)
As part of the Townsville University Hospital Multi -Storey Car Park project , Car Park 3 will close at 5am on Monday 27 July 2026. To support this change, Car Park 17 has expanded by 328 parking spaces providing additional staff parking on the eastern campus. These new spaces will open from 5am on Friday 24 July 2026, ahead of the closure of Car Park 3.
Where can I park?
Day -shift staff currently using Car Park 3 are encouraged to park in:
• Car Park 17
• Health service's designated bays in the JCU Veterinary Sciences car park (PE4).
Afternoon and night -shift staff who currently use Car Park 3 can park in:
• Car Parks 4, 5 and 7
• Night-shift staff may also use the main public car park.
How do I access the new Car Park 17 extension
• Access is via the internal roadway near the helipad
• An additional parking area is located on health service land adjacent to Tec-NQ.
Please note there is currently no access from Discovery Drive; however, works are underway to create this access. Refer to the map below for parking locations and vehicle access routes.
What do I need to know?
While Car Park 3 is closing to enable construction of the Multi-Storey Car Park, we have increased parking capacity elsewhere on campus to help accommodate staff parking needs.
During the transition, please:
• allow a little extra travel time
• follow all signage and traffic management directions
• watch for further parking updates.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we deliver this important expansion project for Townsville University Hospital.
For more information, please refer to the updated Parking – Management of Staff Parking at the Townsville University Hospital procedure on QHEPS or email TUHCarParking@health.qld.gov.au
Strengthening Recruitment Integrity – Mandatory Conflict of Interest Declarations
To support fair, transparent, and defensible recruitment practices, Queensland Health and the Public Sector Commission have introduced updated guidance and resources to assist employees in identifying, declaring, and managing conflicts of interest throughout recruitment and selection processes. These resources have been developed in response to sector feedback and provide clearer guidance on identifying actual, perceived and potential conflicts of interest, making consistent declarations, applying practical mitigation strategies, and managing complex recruitment scenarios involving relationships and influence.
What This Means for THHS
ConℎictofInterestDeclarationsareamandatoryrequirementforeveryrecruitmentandselectionprocess conductedwithinTHHS. All panel members, hiring managers and decision-makers involved in a recruitment process must complete a Conflict of Interest in Recruitment Declaration, regardless of whether a conflict is identified. This requirement ensures recruitment decisions remain transparent, and free from actual or perceived bias, while strengthening confidence in our recruitment practices.
Mandatory Before Shortlisting
To align with Queensland Health and Public Sector Commission requirements:
• All relevant participants involved in a recruitment process must complete a Conflict-of-Interest Declaration.
• Any actual, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest must be declared and accompanied by appropriate management or mitigation strategies.
• The delegated decision-maker must review and approve declarations and mitigation arrangements.
• Shortlisting must not commence until all declarations have been completed and approved. Recruitment processes cannot proceed, including shortlisting activities, until conflict of interest risks have been appropriately assessed and managed.
• Completed declarations must be retained on the recruitment file and submitted with the Selection Report as part of the final recruitment documentation.
Understanding Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest may be:
• Actual – where a personal interest directly conflicts with recruitment responsibilities.
• Perceived – where it could reasonably appear that a personal interest may influence decision-making.
• Potential – where a conflict may arise in the future.
Conflicts can arise from family relationships, friendships, previous reporting lines, financial interests, professional associations, prior complaints, performance management matters, or other circumstances that may affect, or appear to affect, impartiality.
Importantly, having prior professional knowledge of an applicant or serving as a referee does not automatically create a conflict of interest. However, these circumstances must be declared so they can be appropriately assessed and managed.
Why This Is Important
Recruitment and selection processes within the Queensland public sector must be conducted in a way that promotes integrity, fairness, and public confidence. The updated guidance supports panel members and decision-makers to exercise sound judgement, make transparent decisions and consistently manage recruitment risks across all stages of the recruitment process.
The new resources have been designed to help employees navigate real-world recruitment situations with greater confidence, consistency, and accountability.
Action Required
The mandatory Conflict-of-Interest Declaration requirement will apply to all new recruitment and selection processes commencing from 1 September 2026. Recruitment processes that have already commenced prior to this date may continue under existing arrangements to avoid disruption to current recruitment activity. All recruitment actions initiated on or after 1 September 2026 must comply with the new declaration, assessment, approval, and record-keeping requirements outlined above.
For further information, guidance materials, and access to the declaration forms, please visit THHS QHEPS Conflict of Interest resources page or contact Recruitment and Appointment Services.
Training, Education and Research
Organisational Development
For further information, please contact Organisation Development: THHS-Learning@health.qld.gov.au/
Performance and Development (PAD) Templates and Resources – Now Live THHS has launched updated Performance and Development (PAD) templates and supporting resources.
The updated PAD approach is designed to support more meaningful conversations about:
• Performance and achievements
• Strengths and development
• Expectations and priorities
• Growth opportunities and support
What’s changing - Updated PAD templates for:
• Leader of Self
• Leader of Others
• Nursing & Midwifery
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Yarning Journe
• New Companion Guides for employees
• New Line Manager Resource Guides
Which template applies to who:
• Leader of Self – employees without direct people leadership responsibilities
• Leader of Others – employees with staff reporting responsibilities, including supervisors and team leaders.
• (including NG7 and above).
• Nursing & Midwifery PAD – nursing and midwifery employees
• Yarning Journey – a culturally informed PAD option available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• who wish to use it. Participation is voluntary.
The updated resources reinforce that PAD conversations should occur regularly throughout the year and focus on meaningful discussion, reflection, development, and support rather than simply completing a form.
All templates, guides, and resources are available on QHEPS: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/human -resource -services/performance -development
Line managers are encouraged to attend upcoming briefing sessions and webinars to support implementation.
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
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
Oncoming courses:
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
• 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
Clinical Simulation Centre
• VEP (Venepuncture | 29 July) – Book via LOL: Course: Venepuncture Education Program (VEP) | THHS-LOL
• PIVC (Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation 29 July) – Book via LOL: Course: Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIVC) | THHS-LOL
• OPTIMUS Core (27 July) – Optimising Paediatric Training in Emergencies. Book via LOL: Course: OPTIMUS Core | THHS-LOL
Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) Course - Townsville
Trauma Service - Education Opportunities
Cannington Lecture Theatre, TUH
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, stabilise and manage severe burn injuries in emergency and acute care settings.
• Be ready ~Act Fast ~ Save Lives
• Hands on training + expert Led Learning, Real scenarios, Practical skills
• Assessment MCQ + Simulation – Certificate on Completion
Start Date: 08 August 2026
End Date: 08 August 2026
Start Time: 7:30am
End Time: 5:45pm
Venue: Townsville University Hospital, QLD
Contact Name : ANZBA Courses
Contact Email : courses@anzba.org.au
Click the ‘Find Out More’ button for details about the event and to register now.
Disability Awareness Training Webinar Series 2026 – Session 7
Multicultural Communities
Cannington Lecture Theatre, TUH
Our cultural and language backgrounds shape how we view and experience the world. This includes our interactions with healthcare. Join us as we speak with those from a range of cultural backgrounds to learn more about the diversity with which disability is understood and experienced across Queensland communities, and how we can do better to remove systemic bias and barriers.
Click the ‘Find Out More’ button for details about the event and to register now.
Queensland Trauma Symposium - 20 and 21 August 2026
RBWH Education Centre
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Butterfield Street, Herston, Brisbane
The Queensland Trauma Symposium is excellent opportunity for multidisciplinary trauma care providers to collaborate at a professional level, educate on current practices and discuss ideas for the future of trauma care. Proudly hosted by RBWH Trauma Service and Jamieson Trauma Institute.
Click the ‘Find Out More’ button to register now.
Environmental Cleaning & Porterage/Patient Assistance Service Excellence Awards
Do you know a cleaner or porter/patient assistant or wardsperson who:
• Consistently prioritises the needs of patients, visitors, colleagues
• Upholds integrity and demonstrates high ethical behaviour
• Delivers outstanding service in all aspects of their role
• Actively contributes as a motivated & collaborative team member
• Upholds high standard of behaviour and professionalism
Click the ‘Find Out More’ button to nominate now
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
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
THHSCLI100482v7 Trauma respond | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v6
Target Audience: Clinicians involved in trauma care who provide response and early care
THHSCOR261706v1 Gift Cards Procedure | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: New
Target Audience: All employees, contractors, and consultants within Townsville HHS
Corporate records management | THHSCOR211508 | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v2
Target Audience: This procedure applies to all Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) employees
THHSCOR161052v4 | Related party disclosure policy | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Policies Replaced: v3
Target Audience: This procedure applies to all Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) employees
THHSCLI181260v5 Triage process in rural hospital Emergency Departments | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v4
Target Audience: All staff who work in acute facilities within RHSG
THHSCLI261701v1 Induced Sputum using Hypertonic Saline | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: New
Target Audience: Medical, Nursing, Physiotherapy staff within Medical Ward 1, Infectious Diseases Ward (IDW) and Respiratory and Sleep Unit (RSU).
Medication Administration and Storage | THHSCLI150979 | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v18
Target Audience: THHS Nurses, Midwives, Medical Officers, Dental Officers, Pharmacists and other registered health practitioners authorised to administer/possess medications
THHSCLI120580v9 Count procedure - operating theatre | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v8
Target Audience: Surgeons, Anaesthetics, Perioperative and Central Sterilising Department (CSD) staff in The Townsville Hospital & Health Service (THHS)
Clinical Forms
Are you using the CURRENT version?
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
• Care Plan for the Dying Person (CPDP) Comfort Observation Symptom Assessment (COSA) SW270av7
• Community Hearing Screen Privacy Consent SW1305v2
• Northern Foot Hub (NFH) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meeting Record 00200:1465v1
• Nursing Transfer Summary 00200:0094v1
Patient Access and Flow Webpage
The ONE STOP location for all things Patient access and flow at THHS
New Guideline on the Demand Management and Escalation webpage Guideline 2 - Demand Response Unit – Flex Beds
New Guideline on the Patient Flow and Support Unit webpage Guideline 8 – Requesting an inpatient bed Kidney Transplant Recipient
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)
Next Sessions:
• 29 July 2026
• 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
Using a Surefuser+ device for palliative care? New infusion forms now available
New Surefuser™+ subcutaneous medication infusion forms are now available to support clinicians to deliver safe and effective palliative care. Developed by PallConsult specifically for the Surefuser™+ device, the statewide forms provide guidance on prescribing, device preparation, priming, monitoring and troubleshooting. The forms complement the existing Surefuser ™+ learning package , helping clinicians build the skills and confidence to safely set up, commence and monitor subcutaneous infusions.
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Improving Service Performance, Capacity and Sustainability
Project Snapshot
Key Focus Areas:
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
• 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 ‘ F ind out M ore’ button.
Healthcare Standards & Patient Safety Newsletter
Check out the most recent newsletter from the Healthcare Standards & Patient Safety Teams. Click the links below to read the newsletters:
Issue 5 – July 2025 Parkinson’s Disease Medication
Issue 6 - August 2025 Change in Behaviour - Could it be Delirium?
Issue 7 - September 2025 World Patient Safety Day 2025
Issue 8 - October 2025 Communicating for Safety
Issue 9 - January 2026 - 2025 Safety & Quality Wrapped
Issue 10 – March 2026 – Delirium & Cognitive Impairment
Issue 11 – May 2026 – Patient Safety Net
Read the latest Patient Safety Newsletter “Safety Matters” by clicking the ‘ F ind out M ore’ button.
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
March Medication newsletter | March 2026 | Townsville HHS | Newsletter
Read the latest Patient Safety Newsletter “Safety Matters” by clicking the ‘ F ind out M ore’ button.
S/4Hana Updates
The Food Service has updated several material numbers to streamline our processes and improve efficiency. These updates are designed to enhance our service delivery and ensure that we continue to meet the highest standards. Stay up to date by utlising the link below for ordering food services for your teams. Stay up to date by utilising the link below for ordering food services for your teams.
Please see below updated information:
• Address number list for catering consumables.
• s4hana order catering consumables Mar 24.
Update Your S/4HANA Substitutions Before Leave
As you prepare for upcoming leave, please take a moment to review and update your S/4HANA substitutions. Doing so ensures that approvals and workflows continue seamlessly while you are away, with delegated tasks handled smoothly by your nominated colleague. Keeping these settings current helps avoid delays, supports business continuity, and makes it easier for the team to manage responsibilities in your absence. Thank you for taking the time to complete this important step before starting your break.
For any assistance, please contact your local Finance Team or Management Accounting.
Denomination Emergency – Contact List
Australian Christian Churches (ACC)
Robert Messmer 0415 654 990
Anglican Church (Church of England) Fr John McKim
Rev Stephanie Patching 0408 188 574 0408 112 467
Baptist Church Garry Wynn 0468 958 508
Buddhist Phil Heang
Helene Rankin
Bill Ang 0448 401 066 0429 321 396 0439 891 452
Church of Christ Pastor Simon Teunis 0486 198 362
Greek Orthodox Maria Gianoulis 0417 627 427
Islam Dr Shahead Chowdhury
Sr Ferzana Khan
Sr Hera Oktadiana 0402 036 087 0425 000 822 0404 921 065
Jehovah’s Witness
Lutheran Church
Roman Catholic Church
Salvation Army
Bruce Ridden 0427 774 850
Kees Sturm 0428 992 002
Father Mobin Sebastian 0475 580 721
Katrina McIntosh 0431 019 750
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Orlando Pule
0406 376 917 Uniting Church in Australia (Methodist/Congregationalist)
Suggestions:
Rev Bruce Cornish 0417 707 419
1. When you require a Pastoral Care person – 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 answer please leave a contact name, number and ward). Someone will be assigned to ring you back at availability
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Tax -smart ways to power up your super
Making extra contributions can be a great way to help grow your super. Adding just a little extra could have a big impact on your future retirement due to the power of compounding. Discover tax-savvy ways to give your super account a boost and get your savings on track.
Click the ‘Find out M ore’ button to learn more.
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Townsville Donor and Community Event
Discover the medical research your support makes possible Join us for morning tea, meet with QIMR Berghofer scientists and hear from special guest Dr Lachlan Harris, brain cancer researcher.
Da te: Thursday 30 July
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Location: Queensland Museum Tropics, 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville Click
Employment Opportunities and Vacancies
Classification Level: AO3
Status: Temporary Full Time
Duration: ASAP up to 4 October 2026, with possibility of extension not exceeding six [6] months Applications close: Wednesday 29 July 2026 (Applications will remain current for 12 months.) Enquiries to: Kelly Trezise, 4433 4874
This position will: Provide high quality administrative holiday relief within Facilities and Integrated Support Services inclusive of Campus Operations (Travel, Switch, Health Security, Fleet & Telecommunications and Mailroom); Support Services Department and BEMs.
Click the ‘Find out More’ button to learn more.