Wednesday 4 December 2024
 
Presented at the Sydney Local Health District Annual General Meeting.

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Collaborative Staff Member of the Year

This award recognises employees who have made an exceptional contribution to the services provided by the District. 

Denise Cummins, Clinical Nurse Consultant, RPA Virtual Hospital 

Sophie Hatcher, Clinical Nurse Consultant, RPA Institute of Academic Surgery 

Sue Woolfenden, Director Community Paediatrics, Community Health, Sydney Local Health District

Delivering Integrated Care

Our District is committed to collaborating and purposefully working in partnerships across government and community organisations. 

Cultural Support Program 
Diversity Programs and Strategy Hub, Sydney Local Health District

International Student Collaboration Stream 
Population Health, Sydney Local Health District

Postpartum Contraception Project 
Population Health, Sydney Local Health District

Education and Workforce Development

Support for our people is one of our most important investments in delivering excellence in healthcare for all. 

Delirium Detect  
RPA Hospital and Clinical Governance Unit, Sydney Local Health District

The Sydney Local Health District LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Program  
Population Health, Sydney Local Health District

Excellence in the Provision of Mental Health Services

This award recognises and showcases innovation in improving the quality and safety of mental health patient care. 

Improving Equity of Access to Psychological Care  
Psychology Team, RPA Virtual Hospital

Therapeutic Dragon Taming 
Mental Health Services, Sydney Local Health District

Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring that our District and the services we provide are inclusive of all people in our community and that everyone is accepted, welcomed and valued. 

Harm Reduction Program, Integrated Community Care  
Drug Health Services, Sydney Local Health District

Kalgal Burnbona School-Based Integrated Care  
Community Health, Sydney Local Health District

Health Research and Innovation

Collaboration between clinicians, researchers, policy makers, service users, health managers and consumers in healthcare is critical. It can lead to service improvements and research findings that improve outcomes for our patients. 

Enterprise Data Lake  
Digital Health and Innovation, Sydney Local Health District

Virtual Fracture Clinic 
RPA Virtual Hospital 

Keeping People Healthy

Keeping our community healthy is one of our key priorities. This includes raising awareness of healthy choices and improving overall health and wellbeing.

Steps to Healthy Smiles  
Oral Health Services

Virtual Health Hubs for People Experiencing Homelessness  
Clinical Services Integration and RPA Virtual Hospital

Virtual Trauma Clinic 
RPA Virtual Hospital

Patient Safety First

Patient safety is one of the most important parts of providing excellent care. This includes engaging patients as partners in care and delivering care in ways that they will find relevant. 

eMR Transfusion Summary Page 
Digital Health and Innovation and Haematology Services 

Falls Strategy  
Nursing and Midwifery, RPA Hospital  

Transforming Patient Experience

Our patients are at the centre of everything we do in Sydney Local Health District. Every patient experience is an opportunity to deliver on our shared vision of excellence in health and healthcare for all. This category recognises the projects which have transformed patient experiences. 

Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinic  
Concord Hospital

Wound Care Command Centre  
RPA Virtual Hospital and Sydney Skin and Wound Care 

Volunteer of the Year

This Award recognises the contribution of an individual who provides excellent support for patients, carers and families and acts as a role model for volunteering in our District. 

Adveetha Meth Abeysinghe, RPA Hospital 

Neil Winter, Concord Hospital 

Ron Rosalky, RPA Hospital 

Other Awards

Chief Executive Special Commendation
 

Service of the Year