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Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital

Ward 4D

On Thursday 17 September, the ANMF appeared in the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) on behalf of members in the Launceston General Hospital Medical Ward 4D. The ANMF argued that the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) had breached the consultation terms of the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award in relation to the introduction of Northern Coronary Care Unit (NCCU) beds to Medical Ward 4D. The Commission Agreed. You can read the latest information sent to members here.

Emergency Department

On Thursday 24 September, the ANMF met with members in the Launceston General Hospital Emergency Department to discuss the current workload grievance and new benchmarking for 2020. Members endorsed the increase in Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) that was identified via the eTool Benchmarking however noted that this would not fix the workload issue associated with the current bed block. Read the latest update sent to members here.

Ward 40/B

The ANMF has implemented a member survey for members on Ward 4O/B in relation to the long outstanding Workload Grievance that goes back to July 2019. The survey is open until 2 October 2020 and has been sent to members via email. If you did not receive the email with survey link, please get in touch with our Member Support Team here.

Specialist Clinics

The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) plan to conduct an external review of the Specialist Clinics at the Launceston General Hospital. The ANMF are to be involved in developing the Terms of Reference, however the review will have a limited capacity to assess workloads.

Beaconsfield District Health Service

The ANMF has been advised that the request roster system will commence on 15 November 2020. An evaluation of the request system will occur after 6 months. The ANMF continues to advocate for a process to deal with concerns that may arise during the trial period as well as ensure members have input into the roster rules. Further updates will be sent to members soon, please keep an eye on your emails.

Crisis Assessment & Triage Team (CATT) – North

The ANMF have developed a survey for members to complete in relation to workloads within the Crisis Assessment & Triage Team (CATT) to gather an understanding of the solutions required to fix workload concerns. The survey is open until 2 October 2020 and a link to access it has been sent to members via email. If you did not receive the email with survey link, please get in touch with our Member Support Team here.

Northside

The ANMF will be consulting with members shortly following a change in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) to beds under the new proposed Mental Health staffing model. Keep an eye on your email for the meeting date and time.

John Morris Diabetes Centre

The ANMF are awaiting a change proposal expected for the Diabetes Centre by the end of next week. Once the proposal is received the ANMF will consult with members to seek feedback.

Updates correct as at 1 October 2020.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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