Medcall Magazine May 2014 Hi all WINTER WELLNESS AND WISHES We are heading into Winter when lots of us might get coughs and colds, or our kids may start to get more sick than usual. We understand that winter can be harder to go to shifts—but remember it is hard for our hospitals too who have staff off sick and maybe residents with coughs/colds/ winter ailments. Please make sure you keep healthy and well and let us know your availabilities—don’t forget you can do this through our new web log in automatically (just ask the girls on 0800 314 314). TRAINING and MANDATORY CPR/FIRST AID Please remember that all our team out working need to have an up to date CPR/First Aid certificate. If you do not have one then you must do this please as soon as possible. Call us to find out if we can help. We may have to stop offering shifts to people without this soon! BEING ALL GOOD! Thanks heaps to all of you who go out and work for us week after week. If you do 5 shifts a week or just 1 it is awesome and you are the ‘heart’ of our business. Please remember to make sure your availability is up to date and to change it if you are not available or you need a break. Don’t forget we are all responsible (us and you) for ensuring you are healthy and rested to work well and safely! Please make sure you don’t over work and we really want you to take 2 days off together every fortnight!!! We do care and we want to look after you! Jane Clements GM Employees of the Month Auckland: Sulieti Manavahetau Hamilton: Bronwyn Paki Tauranga: Roger Philp Napier/Midlands: Sue Belworthy Wellington: Seini Tokalauvere South Island: Gulshan Huk Congratulations to you all—you rock! Training Sessions available If you are at all interested in these training sessions, please call Medcall to put your name down! Palliative Care 12th May Totara Hospice—140 Charles Prevost Drive, Manurewa, Auckland Three Day Course for Registered Nurses Cost $235 (can be paid in weekly deductions from your payslips) NZQA Workplace First Aid 14th May Cost $80 at 124 Devonport Road 09am – 2.30pm lunch provided Les McLaren facilitator Delirium & Restlessness in Palliative Care 16th May Ryman Bob Owens, 3pm—4pm Nikki T34 Syringe Driver Training 21st May Totara Hospice—140 Charles Prevost Drive, Manurewa, Auckland For Registered Nurses—Cost $50 First Aid Course—Auckland Branch 22 May Cost $75 (deductible over 3 payslips) 8.30—16.30pm Anyone can attend Manual handling 11th June Oceania Melrose Park 1 – 2.30pm Julia Tinker Physiotherapist International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on 12 May of each year, to mark the contributions nurses make to society. Below are some of our Napier staff who Noelene surprised on duty with some delicious cupcakes. From Left to Right: Beenamol Thomas, Marrian Gullery & Jonathan Grierson Syringe Driver Training— Tauranga 13th June Ryman— Bob Owens, Cost $30, 1pm—3pm First Aid Course—Christchurch Branch 19th June Cost $95 (deductible over 3 payslips) Palliative Care Emergencies 20th June Ryman Bob Owens, 3pm - 4pm Recipe Delicious Broccoli Salad Ingredients: Education Corner Cultural Safety Culture refers to the beliefs and practices common to any particular group of people. The effective nursing practice of a person or family/whanau from another culture, and is determined by that person or family. Culture includes, but is not restricted to, age or generation; gender; sexual orientation; occupation and socio-economic status; ethnic origin or migrant experience; religious or spiritual beliefs; and disability. The nurse delivering the nursing care will have undertaken a process of reflection on their own cultural identity and will recognize the impact their personal culture has on their professional practice. Unsafe cultural practice comprises any action which diminishes, demeans or disempowers the cultural identity and well-being of an individual. Kawa whakaruruhau Cultural safety within the Maori context, is an inherent component of Maori health and nursing, especially in its contribution to the achievement of positive health outcomes. From Nursing Council of New Zealand (2011), Guidelines for Cultural Safety, the Treaty of Waitangi and Maori Health in Nursing Education and Practice. Chch Moving &Handling Training Photos May 6th 1 large Broccoli 1 packet of sliced almonds 200g Bacon 1 packet of dried cranberries 1 red onion 1/2 Jar of Best Foods Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons of Vinegar Method Cook Bacon and chop into small pieces. Chop Broccoli into small pieces Finely dice the red onion Add Broccoli, bacon, red onion, cranberries and sliced almonds into a mixing bowl In a separate small bowl, add the mayonnaise and vinegar, mix together until you are able to pour the dressing but don't let it get too runny. Pour the dressing over the other ingredients and mix until completely covered. FRIENDLY REMINDERS Updating availabilities—please call us every Monday morning to update your availability for the week. Saves us all a lot of time. Pulling out of shifts— Pull Outs are not acceptable. If you have any doubts about whether you will be able to make it to a shift. Let us know at the time of the booking. Its better for us that you turn down a shift, than to book you in only for you to pull out later on. Uniform/Name Badges—It is vital that you bring your name badge with you to every shift, even if you are a regular at the facility. Tidy uniform is expected at all times. Timesheet approval—Your timesheet MUST be signed by a Registered Nurse or a Manager. Caregivers are not eligible to sign for timesheets and we will not be able to process your timesheet. Lateness—if you are running late to a shift please call us straight away so that we can let the client know. If you have any problems or concerns, please call Medcall and we will be here to listen and to help :) JOIN AND FOLLOW US ONLINE https://www.facebook.com/MedCallHealthPersonnel Search for us on LinkedIn or visit www.medcall.co.nz SENDING IN YOUR TIMESHEETS ALL TIMESHEETS ARE PROCESSED IN AUCKLAND NOW Please choose either of the following options: FAX: EMAIL: PXT: (09) 523 3887 [email protected] 021 953 166 ALSO PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL TIMESHEETS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY AT 9AM. TIMESHEETS RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK. https://twitter.com/MedCall_