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Parkwynd Private Hospital

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8159 5900

Address: 137 East Terrace 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au

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24.01.2022 Today marks the 102 years since Armistice Day which brought an end to World War 1 - The Great War (1914 - 1918). In Remembrance, Parkwynd PrivateHospital joins with all Australians to mark this significant moment of our shared history. Founded in 1915 during The Great War, Parkwynd Private Hospital has sought to provide the highest standard of healthcare to Adelaide residents since then. ... #LestWeForget

23.01.2022 Our general visiting hours are 10.00am to 8.00pm.Visitors will need to ring the outside bell to inform nursing staff that you wish to visit a patient after this time. Please be aware that some restrictions may apply as we continue to maintain social distancing and other protocols to ensure the ongoing safety of our patients, staff visitors and doctors in our hospital. Additional visitor information from parking to refreshments can be found here: parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/visitors

23.01.2022 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, Healthscope SA provides an update on our COVID-19 response.

23.01.2022 Every year, millions of people worldwide are affected by infections that could have been prevented through practicing good hand hygiene. Several infectious diseases such as Salmonella and influenza can be spread from one person to another through contaminated hands. That's why, now more than ever, we urge the Parkwynd Private Hospital community to practice good hand hygiene!

20.01.2022 Today we acknowledge Indigenous Literacy Day which produces, and publishes books by Indigenous people for Indigenous people. These books are important because they represent culture, community life and language. Over the years, donations to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation have helped to provide over 440,000 books to over 400 communities, 40% by Indigenous authors and illustrators. For more information and to get involved, please visit: www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au

18.01.2022 We are delighted on receiving a warm note of congratulations from Steven Rubic, Healthscope Chief Executive Officer, on being nominated as a STAR awards Finalist today! "Dear Parkwynd Work Health Safety & Wellbeing Team, Please accept my congratulations both personally and on behalf of everyone at Healthscope on your nomination as a finalist in our STAR Awards. Your nomination for the Awards is in itself worthy of our recognition and I’m delighted that your team contribution ...has been further recognised among our finalists. Our STAR Awards are a really important part of our OneHealthscope calendar, providing a genuine opportunity for us to formally thank and celebrate the exceptional teams who embody our STAR values and consistently ‘go the extra mile’. You are deservedly among those teams. I hope you enjoy this recognition and the forthcoming Awards’ celebration in December. Please accept my thanks for your efforts and contributions, and best of luck. Take care and stay safe."

17.01.2022 We would like to wish all of our Parkwynd Private Hospital Dads a very special Father's Day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our patients, coworkers, community members and families.

15.01.2022 This week we recognise Women's Health Week 2020, a time dedicated to all women across Australia to focus on making good health a priority. With the stress COVID-19 has placed on everyone's lives, it’s now more important than ever to look after our overall health and wellbeing. This September, Women’s Health Week, led by Jean Hailes for Women's Health, invites you to join tens of thousands of women and girls across Australia to learn more about women's health and how to make ...healthy choices and positive changes. www.womenshealthweek.com.au #WHW2020

14.01.2022 At Parkwynd Private Hospital provides exceptional orthopaedic care for both adults and children in the treatment of joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, foot disorders, dislocations, fractures and more. Visiting Surgeons provide treatment for several surgeries that include, but are not limited to, the following procedures: Upper limb surgeries (shoulder / elbow / wrist / hand)... Lower limb procedures (foot / ankle / knee) Sporting Injuries (fractures / dislocations) Reconstructive surgery (ligament injuries) For more information, please visit parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/services/surgical

14.01.2022 We are pleased to be able to relax some of our visitor restrictions for the Ward. Effective today, Wednesday, 16 December 2020, the following will apply: Maximum of 2 visitors per patient per day... Visitors are encouraged to keep visits brief and remain within the patients room Maintain social distancing during your visit Do not attend the hospital if you are unwell Use hand sanitiser on arrival and departure Attend compulsory screening on arrival Please note that the 2 visitors per day can be different each day. For others wishing to visit we encourage you to call your loved one to keep in touch. Thank you for your support in helping to keep our patients, staff and hospital as safe as possible

13.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day which has been designated to raise awareness and provide eduction around the escalating health threat of diabetes. It is estimated that 1.7 millions Australians suffer from diabetes. This year the theme is, The Nurse and Diabetes, and is marked on 14 November which is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.... Nurses are a critical component of fighting diabetes as they stand on the front line of education and treatment for those in need. For more information, please visit: diabetesaustralia.com.au/about-diabet/diabetes-in-australia

13.01.2022 ? parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/patients/general-information our eAdmissions Patient Portal provides patients with an easy way to: Complete, edit and manage patient forms Send admission forms securely... Auto-complete subsequent forms If you need assistance with completing your eAdmission forms, please contact us on 08 8159 5900 between 6.30am 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

13.01.2022 We take quality and safety seriously at Parkwynd Private Hospital, and information on our ongoing performance is made publicly available which measures the safety and quality of our services. While only one part of our program to continually maintain and improve our high standards, it reflects our commitment to our patients, staff and specialists, in line with Healthscope's Purpose: We work together for better care.... From July to September 2020, 89.3% of patients rated their quality of treatment and care they received as very good. We welcome all feedback from our patients and community and strive to maintain our exceptional patient experience here at Parkwynd Private Hospital. For more information, please visit: healthscopehospitals.com.au/quality/my-healthscope/parkwynd

13.01.2022 Parkwynd Private Hospital is pleased to work with a number of highly respected Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons who perform a variety of procedures including but not limited to: Mastopexy surgery (breast lift) Breast Implants and Reduction surgery Breast Reconstruction... Brachioplasty (upper arm surgery) Liposuction surgery Abdominoplasty surgery (tummy tuck) Blepharoplasty surgery (eyelid lift) Tendon sheath exploration Male breast surgery Hand and Wrist surgery For more information, please visit: parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/services/surgical

12.01.2022 To help our younger patients feel more at home and relaxed during their stay, we strive to create a pleasant and stress free experience at Parkwynd Private Hospital. This includes a range of amenities and services to support our youngest patients during their stay, such as: "Busy Nippers" cup, activities pack and comfort teddy bear... Free to air television and a selection of DVDs Kid's Corner chalk board, books and legos Free Wi-Fi access Parents / Carers of patients aged 16 and under are also welcome to stay overnight. If you would like to stay with your child please discuss this with our nursing staff upon your arrival.

12.01.2022 Our visiting Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons specialise in the treatment of a broad range of disorders for those suffering from conditions affecting the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the mouth and maxillofacial (jaws and face) region. These procedures include but are not limited to the following treatments: Orthodontic extractions and tooth uncovering... Difficult or complex dental extractions Wisdom teeth extractions Dental implant surgery Oral soft tissue conditions Temporal Mandibular Joint Arthrocentesis surgery Bone Grafting (to provide better structure for the placement of implants / dentures) Correction of fractures including (jaw / cheek bone / eye socket) For more information, please visit parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/services/surgical

11.01.2022 Our visiting surgeons provide a range of surgical services for people of all ages suffering from symptoms including blocked airways, tonsillitis, earaches as well as head and neck conditions. General surgeries performed at Parkwynd Private Hospital include, but are not limited to the following procedures: Appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix)... Lumpectomy Axillary Clearance Mastectomy Cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gall bladder) Vasectomy Haemorrhoidectomy Laparoscopic or open Hernia repair (inguinal / umbilical) Parathyroidectomy Thyroidectomy Orchidopexy (an operation to lower the testicles into the scrotum) Circumcision Hydrocoele repair (a fluid filled sac surrounding a testicle causing swelling) Wedge Resection (ingrown toe nail) More information about our surgical services is available at: parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/services/surgical

11.01.2022 Today is World Heart Day 2020, which asks us to, 'Use to Beat ' Together, the World Heart Federation reminds us that we can do three things to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the number one cause of death worldwide. Use is about understanding what it takes to live a heart healthy life and to act on that knowledge, changing your behaviour for a better quality of life now and in the future.... We can #UseHeart and influence others by setting an example, and help identify and offer support to those most vulnerable in society. For more information, please visit: worldheartday.org

10.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week, which is a chance for all Australians to come together and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme this year is #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years, and are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. We hope you will join our community this year and spend some ti...me in recognition of the importance of our shared cultural heritage as well as honour the legacy and traditions of the First Nations people. For more information, please visit: www.naidoc.org.au

10.01.2022 At Parkwynd Private Hospital, we take quality and safety seriously. Information on our ongoing performance is made publicly available which measures the safety and quality of our services. ... While only one part of our program to continually maintain and improve our high standards, it reflects our commitment to our patients, staff and specialists, in line with Healthscope's Purpose: We work together for better care. In August, 89.1% of patients rated their quality of treatment and care they received as very good. The word cloud is captured from patient comments completing their June patient experience survey. We welcome all feedback from our patients and community and strive to maintain our exceptional patient experience here at Parkwynd Private Hospital. For more information, please visit: healthscopehospitals.com.au/quality/my-healthscope/parkwynd

09.01.2022 In line with SA Health advice, we are pleased to advise that our visitor restrictions will be relaxed from tomorrow with one adult visitor permitted per patient, per day for general inpatients. In addition: No children (aged 16 years and under) are permitted to visit at this time All visitors are required to meet screening requirements prior to entry Visitors will be required to wear a hospital provided mask, keep visits brief and to practice social distancing whilst... present Further restrictions may apply in some specialty areas Compassionate circumstances will be considered on request, please contact the hospital to discuss your situation. We will continue to monitor the advice from SA Health. Thank you for your support in keeping our hospital as safe as possible.

08.01.2022 For the safety of all patients and staff, Parkwynd Private Hospital has continued to take protective measures and has limited the number of visitors to our hospital through the holiday season. Before visiting Parkwynd Private Hospital, we ask that you check the current visitor restrictions by reviewing our website at www.parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au or contacting us directly. As a general rule, any visitors must not have travelled overseas in the last 14 days, nor be unwell. We recommend others wishing to visit to instead call their loved ones via the hospital switchboard or direct room number.

07.01.2022 This month is recognised as Liptember which is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for women's mental health. Family, friends and coworkers showing their support are encouraged to pop on some colourful lipstick to encourage the conversation and highlight this important cause. Funds raised during the month are donated to the Centre for Women’s Mental Health, Lifeline, Batyr, The Jean Hailes Foundation, The Pretty Foundation and The Magpie Nest Women's Program.... For more information, please visit: www.liptember.com.au

05.01.2022 Today we are reminded that any day is the day to ask, 'Are you OK?' if you notice someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. While 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and support those around us. You don’t have to be an expert when someone says they’re not OK, but you can choose to help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis.... To make a positive difference and learn what to say after R U OK? please visit: www.ruok.org.au

04.01.2022 & Knowing what medications you are taking is important information for Doctors and nursing staff in providing for your care. Upon admitting, we ask that all patients bring their medication, including complimentary therapies being taken in the original dispensed packaging, and repeat authority prescriptions to our nursing staff.... We also encourage patients to provide a typed list of current medications being taken from General Practitioners. During your stay with us, these medications will be administered to you by the nursing staff as ordered by your Doctor, and unused medication will be returned to you on discharge. Ask your Doctor if you should take your regular medication on the morning of surgery, or cease taking any of your medications prior to surgery. For prescriptions, HPS Pharmacies provide pharmacy services for our hospital. If you have any questions related to an account, or have a general enquiry, please contact HPS Pharmacies directly on 08 8193 9000, or visit www.hps.com.au.

04.01.2022 By practicing good hygiene, self-isolating and observing social distancing guidelines, we can protect ourselves and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus as well as other illnesses. For information on protecting yourself and others, please visit The Federal Department of Health website at: https://bit.ly/2Lgjpuu

03.01.2022 Parkwynd Private Hospital provides a full range of services for the diagnosis and management of diseases of the eye. Utilising the latest technologies and methods, our visiting Ophthalmologists are equipped with a wealth of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions for patients of all ages. Surgeries include, but are not limited to the following procedures:... Cyst Excision and Curettage Squint Repairs Eyelid Lift Syringe and Probe Lacrimal Surgery For more information, please visit parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/services/surgical

03.01.2022 Our visiting surgeons provide a range of surgical services for people of all ages who suffer from symptoms ranging from blocked airways, tonsillitis, earaches to head and neck conditions. Ear, nose and throat surgeries performed at Parkwynd Private Hospital include, but are not limited to the following procedures:... Laryngoscopy (examination of the throat, voice box, and vocal cords) Bone anchored hearing aids Aesthetic Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) Tonsillectomy Ventilating Tube surgery (assists in the prevention of ear infections) Specialised Adult Endoscopic Sinus surgery Complex Reconstructive Rhinoplasty surgery Removal of Adenoids Septoplasty (straightens a deviated septum) Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (assists in alleviating obstructive sleep apnoea) For more information regarding our surgical services, please visit: parkwyndprivatehospital.com.au/services/surgical

03.01.2022 Parkwynd Private Hospital is fully accredited according to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS), which is a mandatory set of standards established by the Australian Government for all public and private hospitals. Accreditation from an independent team of expert health professionals review the quality and safety of services provided every three years, in accordance with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Hospitals are... measured against eight overarching standards with many different criteria, including patient-centred care, medication management, clinical handover, infection prevention and staff education. At the most recent survey in November 2017, Parkwynd Private Hospital passed all 256 criteria and achieved full accreditation. Our accreditation report can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/3qKNAxr

02.01.2022 Important information regarding elective surgery. Following Australia’s successful COVID-19 response coupled with sufficient stocks of PPE, the Federal Government has announced it is now safe and appropriate to recommence certain non-urgent elective surgeries. ... For patient and hospital staff safety, additional patient screening protocols are being undertaken prior to patients being admitted. Parkwynd Private Hospital has also implemented social distancing measures to further protect patients and staff. For the safety of all hospital patients and staff, we have limited the number of visitors to our hospital, so we encourage you check our website, or contact us directly with any visitation enquiries. As a general rule, visitors must not have travelled overseas in the last 14 days, or be unwell. We recommend that others wishing to visit, instead call their loved ones via the hospital switchboard or direct room number. For more information, please call 08 8159 5900 or visit: healthscope.com.au/healthscopes-covid-19-response