A Parkes nursing initiative to improve patient safety has been recognised at the health district's annual awards.
"Changing the slippery slope of deteriorating patients" is resulting in change at Parkes Health Service, and it's won the Western Local Health District Patient Safety First Award.
Parkes Health Service's nursing leadership team worked closely with the quality, clinical safety and nursing directorate to bring about change.
Their ideas have been integrated into daily processes at Parkes Health Service, and can be adapted by other health services with site-specific education, process changes and regular evaluation.
The WNSWLHD Awards recognise the hard work and outstanding success of teams, projects and health professionals across the region.
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The Awards program recognises, supports and promotes innovation in the provision of quality care, patient experience and clinical care, while providing an opportunity for the workforce to connect, learn and celebrate achievements together.
The 2024 Awards were presented across 18 different team, project and individual categories, following the District’s annual symposium which featured presentations from all the categories’ finalists.
Health District Chief Executive Mark Spittal congratulated all winners and finalists, saying the district is so proud of the staff's work and the care they provide.
“Every year this event allows us to see and appreciate the amazing work our staff do right across our District," he said.
"Importantly, it gives us an opportunity to come together to celebrate and recognise those achievements.
“I look forward to seeing and hearing from our finalists at the Symposium every year, the passion they have for their projects, improvement and above all the communities they are engrained in is nothing short of inspiring.
“We are truly grateful to have such dedicated healthcare professionals in western NSW, of whom our communities can be justifiably proud.”
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