MOVEMENTS&APPOINTMENTS The Ramsay Way - 2015 | 01 11 Peel nurse meets PM PEEL HEALTH CAMPUS’ ONSITE MCGRATH BREAST CARE NURSE DONNA COOK RECENTLY MET THE PRIME MINISTER, MR TONY ABBOTT AT THE PINK TEST AND JANE MCGRATH DAY IN SYDNEY. The day was about inspiring, educating and raising funds for the McGrath Foundation. Donna, along with a patient she supported for several years was selected to attend this special occasion and the team at Peel couldn’t be prouder of Donna. “We are extremely proud of Donna and what she has achieved,” said CEO Margaret Sturdy. “Donna joined us last year to provide Peel Health Campus with a dedicated breast care nurse. She provides physical, psychological and emotional support from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment. “It’s wonderful to have her as part of the team at Peel. Her passion and dedication to the McGrath Foundation along with the work she is doing here in the Peel community is outstanding.” Donna said being part of the McGrath day in Sydney was an amazing opportunity to give something back to the McGrath Foundation after working for them for seven years. The strong team culture at Peel has helped Donna to settle in at the hospital and get her McGrath breast care service operating effectively. “I’m extremely happy to be working at Peel. It’s a truly unique environment which I haven’t experienced before. Everyone has been so kind and accommodating to me to get my service up and running,” Donna said. “It’s such a “can do” attitude wherever I go, nothing is too much trouble.” Donna’s story was also covered by channel 9 Perth. Nowra’s own celebrity Kerrie Madin (Nurse Unit Manager Rehabilitation) from Nowra Private Hospital was selected to present her paper on Reconditioning - an early intervention at the 24th Annual Conference of the ARNA (Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association) in Darwin. Kerrie’s role incorporates clinical leader, case conference manager to all four rehabilitation consultants and assisting the GP Liaison Officer in promoting Nowra’s rehabilitation facility to the GPs from a wide geographical area. She was instrumental in recognising the increase in admissions with trauma fractures who subsequently would endure complicated comorbidities postoperatively. These patients experienced a decline in functional ability and would suffer depression due to their long term hospitalisation. Looking at the many contributing factors to patient falls outside the hospital , such as the environmental factors and the patients physical ability and functionality; Kerrie, together with the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team developed an “early intervention” program. The program was developed 2 years ago with the goal of preventing the risk of falls for patients in the community, focussing on increasing muscle strength, improving balance, increasing cardiovascular output, and increasing confidence. An education strategy was also introduced for GPs, Practice Nurses, Home Care providers and Aged Care Facilities, providing them with information and tools to assist with early identification of patients at risk. The referral process was also simplified. Reconditioning is now occurring as an early intervention at Nowra Private and has proven to be a good measure in preventing trauma fractures and long term hospitalisation; it has also proven to be a good business model. Nowra Private is proud of Kerrie’s achievements and her ongoing contribution to our Rehabilitation services. BRONTE KUMM has been appointed as the CEO of Ramsay Sime Darby. Ramsay Sime Darby is a joint venture hospital company owned by Ramsay Health Care and Sime Darby Berhad (a large Malaysian conglomerate). The joint venture company currently operates three hospitals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and three hospitals in Indonesia and its growth strategy is to expand throughout Southeast Asia and China in particular. Bronte has over 24 years of senior management experience in both the public and private health sectors. Soon after Ramsay Health Care acquired Affinity Health Care in April 2005, Bronte became the Victorian State Operations Manager. Then, in 2008, he expanded his portfolio of Ramsay hospitals to include oversight of the company’s 10 hospitals in the Sydney metropolitan area. He has had transformational influence over all of the hospitals that he has been responsible for. He has overseen and contributed to the growth of our Victorian and Sydney metropolitan businesses. Bronte has also proven himself as an exceptional manager of people, with a particular strength in building doctor relationships and providing management guidance to his teams. These traits will serve Bronte extremely well in his new role. He is moving to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March when he takes on his new role. GREG BROWN Greg Brown will take on an expanded role as Regional Manager of Sydney’s metropolitan hospitals while continuing as CEO of North Shore Private, Castlecrag and Hunters Hill Private Hospitals. Greg has been CEO at North Shore and Castlecrag Private Hospitals for over 10 years. He started in the healthcare industry in 1975 at Dubbo Base Hospital and has managed radiology practices and GP medical centres and has held senior management positions in regional and metropolitan hospitals throughout NSW. Prior to commencing his role at North Shore Private Hospital, Greg was CEO of St George Private Hospital. He is a Director of the Kolling Foundation, the Sydney Neuro Oncology Group, the Lincoln Centre, the North Shore Heart Research Foundation and the Northern Cancer Institute. GREG HALL has been appointed as Regional Operations Manager for Ramsay Victoria. Greg has spent his 18-year health care career in Melbourne commencing as a Registered Nurse in 1997 at The Avenue Private Hospital. Over the next eight years, he progressed to Nurse Unit Manager of the High Dependency Unit at The Bays Hospital, the Nurse Unit Manager of the Coronary Care Unit at John Fawkner Private Hospital and the Director of Nursing at John Fawkner. In 2005, Greg became the CEO/DCS of Masada Private Hospital in Melbourne and was appointed CEO of The Avenue Private Hospital in 2006, a position he held for 2 ½ years. In January 2009, Greg became the CEO of Beleura and Peninsula Hospitals on the Mornington Peninsula, a position he currently holds. In addition to his nursing degrees, Greg holds a Masters in Health Management from the University of Wollongong. Greg began his employment with Ramsay Health Care when Ramsay acquired Affinity Health Care in 2005. Over this time, he has established himself as an excellent leader who possesses strong interpersonal skills, exercises sound commercial acumen and strengthens doctor relationships. In his CEO roles, he has successfully guided business expansion programs at The Avenue, Beleura and Peninsula Private Hospitals. RICHARD RYAN has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of North Shore Private Hospital. Richard has spent the last six years in senior executive management positons within Ramsay Health Care including as Director of Clinical Services at Kareena Private Hospital, Director of Clinical Services at St George Private Hospital, and Clinical Project Manager for The Northern Beaches Hospital Project. He has 14 years of varied experience across the private and public health systems of New South Wales and Queensland which has enhanced his understanding of healthcare issues and the optimum delivery of healthcare. Richard graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Nursing from the Australian Catholic University. He has since undertaken additional postgraduate studies. In 1999, he completed his Graduate Diploma in Cardiothoracic Nursing and in 2000 he obtained advanced health qualifications, graduating with a Master of Nursing Leadership. In addition, he successfully completed the Ramsay Future Leaders program in 2008 and the J&J SMU Hospital Management program in 2012. MIKE FLATLEY has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer, Westmead Private Hospital. Mike will replace Tim Daniel, who recently became CEO of Greenslopes Private Hospital. Mike has worked for Ramsay UK since 2011 as General Manager of the Yorkshire Clinic. Prior to working for Ramsay, Mike was Hospital Director at Leeds Hospital in the UK for 5 years. In both of his previous appointments, Mike has been instrumental in not only positively transforming the commercial performance of both hospitals but driving substantial improvement in staff development, patient satisfaction and clinical governance. Mike will commence in this role in March. MARIAN BURNS has been appointed to the role of Director of Clinical Services at The Avenue Hospital. Marian’s career includes eight years as After Hours Coordinator at The Avenue Hospital, including extensive experience in quality and risk projects and operational management of the RMO group. Prior to this Marian was at Waverley Private Hospital as Nurse Unit Manager Perioperative Suite, and has now been with Ramsay Health Care for the past 16 years. Marian brings strong organisational skills and a high level of motivation to the role, and her appointment has been warmly welcomed by staff and doctors at The Avenue. CHARLOTTE MALLOY has commenced as Director of Clinical Services at Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital. Charlotte’s career expands nearly 10 years with Ramsay as a Nurse Unit Manager for St George Private. Charlotte was seconded as the MyTime NSW Trainer and Support and was pivotal in the successful implementation of this new payroll system not only across Mt Wilga but other NSW Ramsay facilities. Charlotte is also completing her Masters of Business. CHRIS SCOTT has been appointed Director of Clinical Services for Frances Perry House effective from 15 December 2015. Chris replaces Maree Mendola who is on maternity leave. Prior to this appointment, Chris was the Postnatal Unit Manager for 13 years responsible for both a very busy hospital ward and the parenting program at the Grand Hyatt. Chris has worked at Frances Perry since 1998 when the hospital was transferred from public to private ownership. Chris has also worked at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne and The Hills Private Hospital in NSW as a Registered Midwife. Chris has a passion for maternity services and brings with her strong leadership and interpersonal skills. City2Surf 2015 - Enter the Ramsay Health Care Team Registrations for the 2015, Sydney City2Surf have opened. Staff who would like to enter into the Ramsay team should contact marketing on: marketing.RHC@ramsayhealth.com.au for the password.August 9 2015
The Ramsay Way - Autumn 2015
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