Freshwater Day Surgery

15/12/2024

Wishing our wonderful community a safe and happy holiday season! ✨🎄

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to thank you for your trust and support throughout 2024. Our team is taking a well-deserved break to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

📅 Please note our hospital will be closed from 21st December 2024 and will reopen on 9th January 2025.

We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to continuing to provide exceptional patient care in the New Year. Stay safe and take care.

14/11/2024

🌍 World Diabetes Day 2024: Together for a Healthier Future 🌍

On World Diabetes Day, we unite with individuals and communities worldwide to raise awareness and take action against diabetes, a significant health challenge that affects people of all ages. 💙

When left untreated, diabetes can impact nearly every system in the body, including our eyes 👁️, vascular system 🩸, kidneys 🩺, and heart ❤️. It’s linked to complications like vision loss, cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, and kidney failure—highlighting the importance of proactive, comprehensive care.

🏥 When a patient visits our hospital, they can expect high-quality, accessible care that supports them in managing their health and living a full, vibrant life. With a patient-centered approach, we work closely with each individual to manage conditions like diabetes responsibly and effectively.

Let’s continue to support, educate, and empower one another for a healthier, brighter future. Together, we’re stronger in the fight against diabetes. 💪

10/11/2024

This Perioperative Nurses Week 2024, we’re celebrating the incredible dedication of our perioperative nurses and their teams! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Our perioperative nurses play a vital role in the patient journey, supporting individuals through some of their most anxious and vulnerable moments. They are the last caring faces our patients see before surgery and the first reassuring ones they see in recovery. 💪❤️

Working alongside their colleagues, our nurses provide safe, compassionate, and innovative care, always focused on the needs of our patients. We are deeply grateful 🙏 for the commitment and excellence our perioperative teams bring every day.

Their dedication constantly elevates our standards of care, and we’re proud to support such amazing healthcare professionals.

Thank you to all our perioperative nurses—you make a difference every day! 💚

🏅🧑🏽‍⚕️ G.L.U.E AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN 🏅🧑🏽‍⚕️

Do you know a Perioperative Superstar? Nominate them for an ACORN G.L.U.E. Award. A special acknowledgement of nurses who keep the team together ‘like glue’. Colleagues who are (G)enuine, make you (L)augh, are (U)nique, and above all, show (E)mpathy.

Nominations close Friday 15th November. Click Here 👉 www.acorn.org.au/glue-awards

16/10/2024

Our hospital is dedicated to keeping you safe by following strict infection control procedures. Thanks to our dedicated team and your cooperation, we’re thrilled to report zero post-surgical infections from July to September 2024! 🎉

We take every precaution—from thorough hand hygiene audits to using specialised equipment and disinfectants. With hand sanitiser dispensers placed throughout our hospital, we encourage all staff, patients, and visitors to play their part in preventing infections.

Here’s how you can help:
🧼 Wash your hands with soap or use hand sanitiser upon entering and leaving.
💪 Cover your mouth with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
💬 Keep your healthcare team informed about any infections or concerns.

Together, we can continue creating a safe environment for all!

10/10/2024

👁️🌍 This year for World Sight Day, our hospital is committed to building a future that starts with young people. It's essential to inspire the next generation to prioritise their vision—from reducing screen time 📱 to enjoying more time outdoors 🌳.

👓 World Sight Day is about raising awareness and ensuring children understand the importance of caring for their eyes. Wearing glasses or seeking corrective treatments should be celebrated 🎉, not hidden! Early intervention and regular eye care are key to unlocking educational opportunities 📚 and brighter futures 🌟.

We’re proud to offer ophthalmology services in our hospital 🏥 where specialised nurses and Doctors👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ provide top-tier care to our community. Their dedication ensures that eye health is accessible, making a lasting difference in countless lives 💙.

Join us in advocating for children’s eye health. Eye health is not an optional extra—it’s essential! 💪

17/09/2024

🏥 On World Patient Safety Day, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of every patient who walks through our doors. Patient safety is at the heart ❤️ of everything we do, aligning with our core values of patient focus, respect, collaboration, commitment to excellence, and innovation.

👩‍⚕️ Patient Focus means we prioritise the needs and safety of our patients in every decision we make. We ensure that our processes, procedures, and care environments are designed to provide the highest level of protection and care.

🤝 Respect for our patients and their families guides us to uphold the dignity and trust they place in us. We respect their right to safe, transparent, and effective care.

🔗 Collaboration is essential in maintaining a culture of safety. Our medical and support teams work together seamlessly, sharing knowledge and supporting each other to prevent errors and continuously improve patient outcomes.

🏅 Our commitment to excellence goes beyond the predictable patient experience and drives us to uphold the highest standards in healthcare. We rigorously follow best practices, continually train our staff, and strive for quality in everything we do to ensure patient safety is never compromised.

💡 Finally, innovation plays a crucial role in enhancing patient safety. We embrace new technologies and approaches to better predict, prevent, and respond to potential safety issues, ensuring our patients receive cutting-edge care in a safe environment.

As we observe World Patient Safety Day, we stand proud of the strides we’ve made and remain dedicated to ensuring that safety remains a cornerstone of our patient care 🌟

12/09/2024

Today is a powerful reminder to check in on those around us. As healthcare professionals, we know the importance of being present, listening, and offering support, not only for our patients but also for colleagues and friends who may be facing challenges.

This year’s theme ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day’ reinforces the importance of trust, authenticity, and providing a safe space for these conversations, any day of the year.

Our hospital is taking a moment to listen and support each other, and help create a stronger, more connected healthcare community—because sometimes, a simple question can change everything.

04/09/2024

Celebrating Women’s Health Week 🌸

As we kick off Women’s Health Week, let’s take a moment to focus on what truly matters—our health and well-being. This week is about empowering women to prioritise their health, recognising the unique challenges we face, and celebrating the strength that comes from caring for ourselves and each other.

From preventive care to mental health 🧠, nutrition 🥗, reproductive health 💗, and self-care 🌿, Women’s Health Week is a powerful reminder to invest in our own well-being.

Our hospital encourages all women to embrace the knowledge and tools needed to prioritise their well-being. Each day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and take charge of our health. Here’s how:

- 💪 Know your body: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/program/know-your-body
- 🗣️ Courageous conversations: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/program/courageous-conversations
- 🛑 Shame and stigma: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/program/shame-and-stigma
- 🌟 Point of difference: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/program/point-of-difference
- 🤔 Trust your gut: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/program/trust-your-gut

Join us in making this week a celebration of strength and resilience, and experience first-hand the incredible power of putting our health first.

08/08/2024

Celebrating World Ophthalmology Day! 👁️

Each year on August 8th, we honour Soviet ophthalmologist Svyatoslav Fyodorov, whose ground-breaking contributions to eye surgery have shaped modern ophthalmology 💚

Today, cataract and glaucoma surgeries are among the most successful procedures worldwide, offering immense benefits particularly to Australians. These surgeries are essential in helping our seniors maintain their independence.

Our hospital 🏥 takes immense pride in the work our ophthalmologists perform. Their complex clinical and surgical skills in preserving and restoring vision make a visible difference in the lives of patients every day.

We sincerely thank 🙏 all ophthalmologists for their dedication to this vital field. Let's celebrate the remarkable advancements in ophthalmology and continue supporting efforts to ensure everyone has access to quality 👁️ eye care.

25/04/2024

01/03/2024

Today, on Employee Appreciation Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our doctors and staff 💙 Your dedication, compassion, and hard work make a real difference in our patients’ lives and the culture of our hospital.

Thank you for your commitment to providing exceptional care and supporting our community and each other. You are the heartbeat of our hospital, and we are fortunate to have such a brilliant team 🏥