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ANCS Staff Newsletter
AUTUMN 2014 With the cooler months approaching, the days are beginning to
get shorter and the evenings cooler, it’s Autumn—and often the
time that we start seeing more people get sick with the flu. The
single best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get vaccinat-
ed each Autumn before the onset of peak Flu Season (June -
August).
This year, to encourage health and wellbeing during the cooler
months, Amcal Revive Clinics are offering free Flu Vaccinations.
The Vaccinations uses the body’s natural defense mechanism—the
immune system—to build resistance from the flu. The vaccination
contains inactive particles of the infective agent that are used to
stimulate your body’s own immune response without actually
causing you to catch the flu.
Amcal Flu Vaccinations are administered by qualified and accred-
ited Nurse Practitioners and you do not need a script by your GP.
The Amcal Flu Vaccinations are available at the following loca-
tions, please contact the individual chemist to book;
Terry White Chemist Lakehaven Ph: 02 4392 7873
28th March 2014 & 4th April 2014
Amcal Max Toukley Ph: 02 4396 4228
17th March 2014
Terry White Chemist Bateau Bay Ph: 02 4332 9439
11th April 2014 & 2nd May 2014
Terry White Chemist Tuggerah Ph: 02 4353 5550
2nd April 2014 & 9th May 2014
Amcal Max Wadalba Ph: 02 4393 2211
17th March 2014
Priceline Pharmacy Woy Woy Ph: 02 4341 1306
18th March 2014 & 11th April 2014
STAFF RECOGNITION AWARD
Congratulations to the following staff
members who arte the well deserved
recipients of this seasons staff
recognition award;
Lisa Driscoll
Trainee Cert III/
Domestic Assistant
Sharon Gough
Registered Nurse
ISSUE # 8
AUTUMN EDITION 2014
Allcare Nursing & Community Services
229 Main Road Toukley NSW 2263
Ph: 02 4396 1838 Fax: 02 4396 1545
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.allcarenursing.com.au
ANCS Staff Newsletter ISSUE # 8
Allcare Nursing & Community Services
229 Main Road Toukley NSW 2263
Ph: 02 4396 1838 Fax: 02 4396 1545
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.allcarenursing.com.au
IN MEMORY OF…
DONALD FORSAITH
MRS. CHARLES BENNETT
SILVIA ROBERTS
ANDREW HOWAT
ROBERT MCNAMARA
EDNA MYERS
EMILIE COATES
NORMAN SMITH (K/VALE)
GEWNDOLYN JUDGE
HILDUR ROBINSON
KENNETH ELLIS
PERMANENT CARE
JOYCE HAZELDENE
CONFIDENTIALITY Allcare Nursing & Community Services has continued to have reports
coming into ANCS from both ANCS Staff and Clients in relation to
breeches in confidentiality.
Confidential Information means for ANCS; ANY INFORMATION or
OPINION about a person whose identity is apparent or can be ascertained
from the information that has been gained through your employment with
ANCS.
What does this mean?
ANCS STAFF CAN NOT, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON;
Discuss ANCS clients with other clients - we have weekly reports
of this occurring where clients know details about other
Clients, including care details, where they live, travel etc.
Discuss other staff members with clients - regardless if the client
asks, do not assume that you can discuss personal information of
other staff members with clients without the staff members permis-
sion. If you choose to share your personal information with clients
that’s your choice but don’t share others.
Discuss any roster issues/work hours/payroll with clients - This
something to be needs to be brought up with ANCS Office NOT
ANCS clients
Discuss Staff Members with other Staff Members - regardless of
the situation, please don’t discuss staff members personal infor-
mation with other staff members.
WHAT CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CAN I DIVULGE?
Information relating directly to the clients care can be divulged to
ANCS Registered Nurse & Care Workers involved with that client
as we have written approval from the client to divulge information
in this way.
Any concerns that you have may be raised with information regard-
ing other staff members
All staff of ANCS have signed Confidentiality Agreements with ANCS in
line with The Privacy Act 2002 & The Privacy Principles.
has a signed confidentiality agreement between all staff of Allcare Nursing
& Community Services under the Privacy Act 2002
ANCS Staff Newsletter ISSUE # 8
Allcare Nursing & Community Services
229 Main Road Toukley NSW 2263
Ph: 02 4396 1838 Fax: 02 4396 1545
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.allcarenursing.com.au
Improvement Strategies
During Allcare Nursing
& Community Services
Complaints process, it
has been identified
that clients with medi-
cation’s require time
specific services.
These have been
documented on the client
rosters.
Can all staff please be aware
of these.
If any issues with attending
to the clients at theses
times, please contact
ANCS office immediately
NEW POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Allcare Nursing & Community Services has just undertaken a
policy review and have implemented or changed the follow-
ing policies;
Medication Policy
Advocacy Policy
Independence & Empowerment Policy
Abuse & Neglect Policy
Privacy Policy
Copies of these policies have been issued to all staff in there
pigeon holes.
Could all staff please read these policies as they now form part
of the conditions of your employment.
If you have any questions in relation to theses policies or there
are sections that you do not understand, please contact Eliza-
beth Hucker at the office on Ph: 02 4396 1838