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Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital

Locality: Hove

Phone: +61 8 8179 4200

Address: 13 Dunrobin Rd 5048 Hove, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.griffithrehabilitationhospital.com.au

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25.01.2022 Useful information from SA Health to help new users with mask wearing in the current six-day circuit breaker lockdown.

24.01.2022 On behalf of everyone at Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital, we would like to wish you a very happy, healthy and safe New Year!

24.01.2022 A COVID-Safe Plan has been issued for Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital and from 4pm today we will implement the approved SA Government COVID-Safe Check-In process at our site. The COVID- Safe Check-In QR code will be displayed at our hospital access points and it is a requirement that all visitors, staff, contractors and doctors check in on arrival. Please se SA Health information below.... For the safety of our hospital, we will continue to have visitor restrictions, allowing one visitor per patient per day. All visitors will be required to wear masks while in the hospital. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this time.

21.01.2022 This week, from November 8th to 14th is National Psychology Week. It is a a week to highlight how psychology can help Australians lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. This year the focus is how psychology can assist with the management of pain. Our visiting psychologist Gillian visits many of our patients to help them manage stress, anxiety, grief, pain, loss and depression. Gillian listens to issues and offers strategies and advice to assist our patients' to manage difficulties they are facing.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Emma who has just completed her Transition to Professional Practice Program at Griffith. Emma started with us 12 months ago as a brand new graduate Registered Nurse and has developed her clinical skills and time management throughout the year. Emma has been cheerful, hardworking and well liked by patients and staff. We wish her all the best for the future and in her new role in a busy medical ward.

19.01.2022 A COVID-Safe Plan has been issued for Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital and from today we will implement the approved SA Government COVID-Safe Check-In process. The COVID-Safe Check-In QR code will be displayed at our hospital access points and it is a requirement that all staff, contractors, visitors and doctors check in on arrival. Please see SA Health information below.... For the safety of our hospital, we will continue with visitor restrictions, allowing one visitor per patient per day. Please do not visit the hospital if you have any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.

18.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minutes’ silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. Every year at Griffith we honour and remember those who died in the line of the duty. We also raise money by selling poppies with funds raised going to the Retired Services League. #remembranceday... #WeRememberThem See more

18.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on our entire community. We understand that this past week has been a particularly unsettling time for everyone and we want to reassure you that we have safety systems in place in our hospitals. Paul Evans, State Manager of Healthscope SA, provides an update on our COVID-19 response.

13.01.2022 Today is recognised as International Volunteer Day. Although they haven't been on site since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to use today as an opportunity to thank all of our wonderful volunteers for their hard work, support, dedication and commitment to both patients and staff at Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital. COVID-19 meant our volunteers had to cease volunteering at Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital, however some of them have continued their support by... assisting from home, for which we are thankful. Norma (pictured) has become an expert in attending Zoom meetings where her input is valuable, and she also checks over our new patient information publications via email to ensure we have Consumer Approved Publications with the CAPS logo. We look forward to welcoming our volunteers back to Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital when it is safe to do so. Happy International Volunteer Day!

12.01.2022 Please see important safety changes below, in regard to visitor access in light of the current COVID-19 outbreak in South Australia.

12.01.2022 Healthscope Star Awards 2020 - Celebrating Our Stars In our current lockdown, with heightened awareness of the safety of our patients and staff, we are pleased to announce our Environmental Services team have been shortlisted for the Healthscope Star Awards in the Team Category for Team Work and Integrity. The nomination cites exceptional commitment to cleaning while ensuring all supplies in place from the commencement of COVID-19 responses to the current time. Our cleanin...g staff have had to take on many extra duties to help ensure the highest infection control standards are maintained. They have all embraced the changes, understand the importance of their work, and go about their duties with good humour, still finding the time for friendly conversations and smiles with our patients. Congratulations to all of our cleaning team, we know you are the best and hope you progress to win the National Award. See more

12.01.2022 Please be aware of the important update below, following the Identification of 3 local cases of COVID-19 and 1 case in a medi hotel in SA today. We urge you to follow the advice of SA Health.

09.01.2022 On behalf of all of the staff at Griffith, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2021. We will continue to offer Inpatient and Day Therapy services over the festive season. For referrals or more information, please call our Assessment Nurses on 0407715926 or contact the hospital on 81794200.... [email protected] See more

07.01.2022 We are pleased to introduce an Aged Care Clinic at Griffith. Geriatrician Dr Dinesh Kannusamy will focus on older people who are experiencing falls, weight loss, exhaustion, frailty, cognitive impairment and those needing medication review. Prior to the Geriatrician review, all patients will be scheduled for an appointment with an Occupational Therapist for an initial screening assessment. Dr Kannusamy was trained in South Australia in Geriatric medicine and completed his ...fellowship (FRACP) in 2012. He obtained his MRCP (UK) in 2006 and has 20 years of experience in the medical field. He is compassionate, realistic and holistic in his approach to geriatric medicine. At present Dr Kannusamy is a senior consultant at Flinders Medical Centre and a College examiner. He is also an associate lecturer at Flinders University where he is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate medicine. Appointments with Dr Kannusamy are bulk billed. There is a fee for the Occupational Therapist screening which may be eligible for funding support through private health insurance (extras cover) and Department of Veterans' Affairs. Referrals addressed to Dr Kannusamy at Griffith can be made by General Practitioners or Specialist Doctors. For further information please do not hesitate to call Griffith Day Rehabilitation on 81794202.

07.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability, and the focus of the day is Building Back Better: toward a disability inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world. Even under normal circumstances, people with disabilities are less likely to access healthcare, education, employment and to participate in the community. At Griffith, many of our patients have disabilities, mostly due to disease processes, and our discharge planning must focus on accessibility a...nd disability inclusiveness. We are lucky to have Jeanette, one of our admission officers, working with us with her guide dog Isabella. Jeanette’s work station has been adapted to allow her, and Isabella, to continue to complete her administrative duties and maintain a productive role in the workplace. Please take a moment to celebrate people with disability. Find out more at www.idpwd.com.au/about #idpwd

04.01.2022 Throughout the month of October, staff at Griffith cheerily purchased and wore bandannas to help raise awareness and funds for young Australians affected with cancer. Since Bandanna Day began it has raised more than $33 million and has helped young people impacted by cancer get access to programs, counselling and peer support. We are pleased to have raised $355 for the cause and added a bit of a fun and colour to the days of staff and patients.... #BandannaDay

03.01.2022 Following the revocation of the Emergency Management (Stay at Home) (COVID-19) Direction No 3 2020, we are preparing to recommence elective surgery in our sites from today - Monday, 23 November 2020. We look forward to cautiously returning to normal activity. Our visitor restrictions remain in place, along with a range of other safety precautions that will continue until further notice. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this unsettling time.

03.01.2022 Star Employee of the Month Congratulations to Lachlan, one of our Enrolled Nurses who has won the Star Employee of the Month award after many nominations from both staff and patients over the time he has been working at Griffith. Lachlan started at Griffith early in his career as an Enrolled Nurse and is now studying part time to gain his qualification as a Registered Nurse. The nomination from a patient stated Lachlan exceeds all expectations of a nurse. I feel so relaxed ...and confident when Lachlan attends to my needs. His detail to his duties is so appreciated. Congratulations Lachlan, all of us at Griffith appreciate your kind, friendly nature, hard work and attention to detail and we wish you all the best with your studies.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Silvana, one of our Hotel Services staff who won the Employee of the Month Award. One of the nominations from a patient read: Silvana is my representative for all kitchen staff. The ever pleasant, happy greeting received on entering my room daily is uplifting and most welcoming, even more so while delivering always delicious meals. Thank you Congratulations to all the Griffith kitchen staff for providing fresh, delicious, nutritious meals delivered with care and served with a smile.

02.01.2022 This week, November 8 to 15, is NAIDOC Week. Celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This year, Tyrown Waigana, a Perth ...based artist and designer was named the winner of the National NAIDOC Poster Competition. According to Tyrown his artwork below "tells the story of how the Rainbow Serpent came out of the Dreamtime to create this land. It is represented by the snake and it forms the shape of Australia, which symbolises how it created our lands. The colour from the Rainbow Serpent is reflected on to the figure to display our connection to the Rainbow Serpent, thus our connection to country. The overlapping colours on the outside is the Dreamtime. The figure inside the shape of Australia is a representation of Indigenous Australians showing that this country - since the dawn of time - Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land". #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek https://www.naidoc.org.au//photo-g/naidoc-poster-2020.png See more

01.01.2022 At Griffith, safety is our highest priority. We are continuing to follow all the infection control guidelines recommended by SA Health to help keep our patients and staff safe, latest update below.

01.01.2022 Healthcare facilities use a range of strategies to reduce the risk of infection. Proper hand hygiene is the most important important part of preventing the spread of infectious diseases. We are proud to share Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital achieved a hand hygiene compliance rate of 93.9% at a recent audit, significantly better than the national average of 87.2%.