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The Memorial Hospital

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8366 3800

Address: Sir Edwin Smith Ave, North Adelaide SA 5006 5006 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.thememorialhospital.org.au

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23.01.2022 As this week draws to a close, we take this opportunity to acknowledge the importance of looking after our spiritual selves. Spiritual Care Week helps us to remember the key role that spiritual and pastoral caregivers play here at The Memorial Hospital. We have recently welcomed a new Chaplain to our Memorial Family, Rev Leanne Jenski, who has already made an impact on staff and patients alike. Regardless of a person's faith and cultural background we all have spiritual need...s. Our Chaplain is a unique piece of the Memorial puzzle. When things get tough Chaplains have time and skills to turn up, lurk with intent and to be a calming, supportive presence. When most staff have lots to do, Chaplains can be the ones who sit, stay, be with and accompany those finding life hard. #spiritualcareweek2020

23.01.2022 The Memorial Hospital caters for both inpatient rehabilitation and ongoing day rehabilitation programs through our Memorial Rehabilitation & Wellness Centre. Our team of Rehabilitation staff include Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Therapy Assistants. We work with you to achieve your goals whether it be - recovering from illness or surgery, maintaining your independence or building your confidence. For more information visit our website thememorialhospital.org.au/services/med-rehab

22.01.2022 Our patients often report that Hydrotherapy is a favourite element of their rehabilitation program with us. Open to both inpatient and day rehabilitation patients, our pool is easy to access and the perfect temperature year round to help facilitate water based exercise activities. For more information on our Rehabilitation programs visit our website thememorialhospital.org.au/services/med-rehab

22.01.2022 Never more important than this year, R U OK? Day, is a time to come together to support our fellow humans. 2020 has offered all sorts of challenges- checking in to make sure our friends, families, neighbours and colleagues are ok is so important. This years theme is There’s more to say after R U OK? Encouraging you to extend the conversation, listen, support and show you care, knowing it may make all the difference. Help us always available.... www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636 - 24 hours 7 days a week - www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 - Any Time - Any Reason - We’ve enjoyed a BBQ lunch to acknowledge the importance of this vital day and taken the opportunity to check in on our fantastic team today. #ruokday2020

22.01.2022 Along with our sister sites Ashford Hospital and Flinders Private Hospital, The Memorial Hospital is proud to be a major sponsor of the Bay Sheffield. The event which occurs over two days at the ACH Group Stadium Glenelg, is a free family friendly day. Commencing tomorrow, we’d love to see you there supporting these fabulous athletes!

21.01.2022 UPDATE TO OUR VISITOR POLICY 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.

20.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that our $35m development project is now complete. We'd love to show you around. With upgraded facilities and a fantastic team, The Memorial Hospital is ready to welcome you, when you should next need us. #thememorialhospital

20.01.2022 In reflecting on 2020, amidst all of the challenges, we have been honoured to have the privilege of providing care for South Australians in times of uncertainty. From the entire Memorial Family, we wish you a Christmas filled with love, rest and joy, knowing that we are here when you should next need us.

18.01.2022 This quick reference chart from SA Health offers guidance to people currently in South Australia who have recently travelled from NSW. #keepsafeSA

18.01.2022 As our centennial year draws to a close, we reflect on all of the people who have had and continue to have a connection with The Memorial Hospital. It has been a delight to bring you 4 stories in this centenary series, we know that for many people in our South Australian story they too have a Memorial story. In a year like no other, the Memorial Family is stronger than ever.

17.01.2022 We know its the little things that help make bringing your child to hospital simpler. Our Memorial Kids are welcomed and well looked after in our dedicated Paediatric space, letting you focus on your little one. For more information visit our website thememorialhospital.org.au/services/memorial-kids

17.01.2022 It’s certainly been a bumper season for roses across our beautiful state this year! The Memorial Hospital gardens are no exception, with hundreds of blooms filling our gardens with colour and scent.

16.01.2022 October is National Safe Work month. This year’s theme, Work Health and Safety through COVID-19, acknowledges and reflects the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19 on safety in the workplace, which affects every aspect of our hospital including our staff, patients, doctors, and visitors. Across The Memorial Hospital we have worked together to ensure the safety of our people and our community. During Safe Work Month The Memorial Hospital acknowledges the challenges and also the ...positive outcomes brought on by the pandemic and the significant role our people have made in keeping safe and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Throughout our hospital, our Work Health and Safety Coordinator, Karen, promotes staff well being and reminding staff to exercise best practice work, health and safety initiatives. The Memorial Hospital is committed to building a safe and healthy hospital not only for staff but for our patients and visitors alike. For more information please visit : https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/res/national-safe-work-month #safeworkmonth

16.01.2022 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. This years theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. Recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. ... #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 Image - Shape of Land artwork, by Noongar and Saibai Islander man Tyrown Waigana.

16.01.2022 Occupational Therapy forms a crucial part of our Allied Health Therapies offered here at The Memorial Hospital. Occupational Therapists, including Dani, Frances, Sonja pictured here today, are highly trained practitioners, who work to promote health and wellbeing to enable people to participate in everyday activities. Whether through disability, injury, illness many people benefit from the guidance of an OT. Our team assist patients across our acute wards, inpatient rehabil...itation ward and through our Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre. #worldOTday #reimaginedoing

16.01.2022 The COVID-Safe Check-In has been implemented at our hospital and you will be asked to check in next time to visit. Our staff are available to assist you as required.

15.01.2022 In Margot’s 29 year connection with The Memorial Hospital she’s never seen one quite like 2020. We spoke to Margot as a part of our video series celebrating 100 years of The Memorial Hospital.

15.01.2022 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, CEO Hospital Operations, ACHA Health provides an update on our COVID-19 response.

13.01.2022 Meet Swashna, who has been a member of the Integrated Services team here at The Memorial Hospital for nearly 12 months. She takes great pride in her work and is well respected by her colleagues. Since moving to Australia from Fiji, Swashna says "Everyone has been so friendly here. I love this country, it is beautiful and has given my family such a good lifestyle, I want to stay forever!" You can tell when someone enjoys their work, its shows in everything they do. #ourpeople

13.01.2022 Preparing for your admission is important to us. We have moved towards using a simple to use eAdmission portal, which ensures we have all the relevant information available just when we need it. This makes sure we can focus on caring for our patients, assisting you to meet your goals and providing the customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. For more information visit https://acha.eadmissions.org.au/

13.01.2022 Each year, on 8 September, we celebrate World Physiotherapy Day - a global event recognising the important role physiotherapists play in the community and the relationships they have with their patients. The theme for World Physiotherapy Day 2020 is "access to Rehabilitation and recovery from COVID-19" and the role that physiotherapy and physical activity can have in helping survivors optimise their recovery. The Memorial Hospital acknowledges on this day, the contribution our wonderful team of physiotherapists make to our patients and the expertise they share to facilitate optimal outcomes. #internationalphysiotherapyday

12.01.2022 Today we said an official farewell Kristen, a member of our management team, who has held many roles in her ten years of service at The Memorial Hospital. This year particularly, Kristen has made an invaluable contribution, using her extensive knowledge of Infection Control to guide us through this pandemic. We’re delighted that Kristen isn’t going too far, she is moving to an exciting role within our broader organisation. #memorialfamily

11.01.2022 This week we acknowledge R U OK Day. We dedicate this week to checking in with you and encouraging you to check in with others. 2020 has brought many activities in our lives to a standstill, it has tested our patience and our strength as much as it has left our plans in disarray. For some people it has also further highlighted concerns around employment, education, safety, financial security and isolation. Can you make a plan to check in on a friend, neighbour, colleague or... family member this week? Plan a phone call, a walk around the block, a chat over the fence, an email or a cuppa. #ruokday2020 Image credit The Creation of Adam from the Book of Genesis, Michaelangelo, 1508-1512, Sistene Chapel.

11.01.2022 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 tomorrow, Monday, 23 November 2020. We look forward to normal activity returning. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this unsettling time.

11.01.2022 In light of the SA Government’s press conference earlier today, we are working to determine how the recent updates from the Emergency Management Direction will impact elective surgery and all of us. We have every intention of re-commencing elective surgery as soon as we have approval to do so and will keep you informed as information comes to light. We ask for your patience and understanding as we and your doctors rooms work through these changes. We encourage you to stay up to date with ongoing advice via SA Health. https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au///response+and+restrictions

09.01.2022 To further complement our existing screening processes, we have introduced a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Platform that can be accessed via a QR code. This will assist us to streamline entry to our hospitals. We look forward to welcoming you when you next need us and we are on hand to assist you with this process should you require it.

07.01.2022 Behind the scenes in a hospital is a hive of activity. Our team of dedicated staff are on hand to ensure we are well prepared for your admission. We are transitioning to all admission documentation occurring via our eAdmissions portal, among many benefits for the patient and hospital alike, this assists us with timely access to patient information, without being reliant on the post. For further information visit www.acha.eadmissions.org.au/

07.01.2022 We are pleased to confirm that our staff, patients and visitors will no longer be required to routinely wear a mask when attending our hospital, effective immediately. Should patients or visitors choose to wear a mask, please feel free to do so at your own discretion.

05.01.2022 UPDATE TO OUR VISITOR POLICY We are pleased to be able to relax some of our visitor restrictions. Effective today, Wednesday, 16 September 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, the nominated visitor policy has been relaxed. 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.

04.01.2022 The team at Memorial Kids are hard at work caring for our youngest patients, ensuring they have the best possible experience with us. We care for kids and would love to care for yours.

04.01.2022 Gorgeous brothers Francesco and Santino sure know how to put a smile on the faces of our whole team here at Memorial Kids!

04.01.2022 In 2018 as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan we worked together with acclaimed contemporary artist Tony Wilson, a proud Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Nurungga man, to create a piece of feature art for our reception area. The piece titled, Our Place of Healing is an acknowledgement to Kaurna Country where The Memorial Hospital is located. It represents the impact hospitals have on their local community and the important roles all staff undertake, both collectively and individu...ally to optimise patient care and well-being on their journey back to full health. Tony is based in Adelaide, his works are heavily influenced by his cultural heritage, he is inspired by moments or things that make you pause stop and bring you into the present. We regularly receive comments from visitors to our hospital about this stunning piece of work. Tony Wilson Art

03.01.2022 We know that on your seventh birthday, coming to hospital wouldn't be on the top of your list, so our team at Memorial Kids made sure young Oliver got a special welcome! #happybirthdayoliver

03.01.2022 Each week on Friday we share patient feedback from the week with our staff, it helps us to learn and grow. Today we've mixed it up and turned Feedback Friday into FruChoc Friday, thanking our staff for all that they do to make The Memorial Hospital what it is. We really are what we are, because of our people and our team. In 2005 the National Trust recognised FruChocs as a South Australian Icon, what better way to support an SA company than to treat our staff today with a pa...cket of FruChocs! #thememorialfamily #teammemorial

02.01.2022 Today is Maintenance Day, a day where traditionally we are prompted to inspect items that need attention to function. Within a hospital environment there are thousands of pieces of equipment and plant, which need regular, skilled maintenance. We are blessed to have a group of talented and kind hearted Maintenance Staff who support our vital work. We'd be lost without them!

02.01.2022 Thanks for tuning in this week to learn more about why Infection Control is so important, I hope that you have learned something this week and understand why there has been so much focus this year on what we as individuals can do to reduce the risk of infection. I’d like leave you with these take home messages Stay home if unwell Ensure coughing and sneezing etiquette... -Maintain social distancing whenever possible Avoid visiting vulnerable people until you are well Practice good hand hygiene after you go to the toilet, after you cough or sneeze, when your hands become visibly dirty and before you prepare food. We're here to welcome you if you need us but in the meantime, keep well Allysha #infectionprevention

01.01.2022 Today we farewell our much loved Chaplain Jeanette Lennon. Jeanette has dedicated the last 10 years to the patients, volunteers and staff of The Memorial Hospital, providing unwavering support and guidance. In addition, Jeanette has coordinated our group of dedicated volunteers and shown leadership around marking our Centennial year. On a personal note Jeanette has also officiated weddings, funerals and other significant services for those in the Memorial Hospital family. We thank Jeanette for sharing her passion during her tenure and wish her every happiness in her retirement.