Hospital information quiz

Question 1

What were the recent changes to the ‘Medical treatment planning and decisions act’?

Answer 1

A person can now appoint a medical treatment decision maker with authority to make medical treatment decisions. A person no longer makes a medical enduring power of attorney to do this.

A medical enduring power of attorney made before the law changed is recognised under the new Act. This means there is no need for legal documents made before 12 March 2018 to be redone.

Form needs to be filled out with witness to signatures.

Question 2

St. Vincent’s core values?

Answer 2

• Compassion
• Justice
• Integrity
• Excellence

Question 3

Talk about Fitzroy Aboriginal services

Answer 3

VAHS
Established to address the poverty, injustices, high mortality rates, burden of disease and ill health of Aboriginal people as a direct result of government policies which restricted the access of Aboriginal people to essential health services
6,500 clients

Question 4

What is the St. Vincent’s ‘Ethos’ program?

Answer 4

A pragmatic approach to addressing unsafe behaviours including practical skills on how to speak up and how to provide feedback in an informal, respectful, non-punitive way.

The St Vincent’s Ethos program removes barriers to speaking up; responds quickly and equitably to unsafe behaviors and recognises staff who model positive behaviors.

The program includes:
• a validated, tiered accountability pathway* and a peer driven early intervention process;
• a confidential reporting tool;
• capability building and skills training for staff;

*based on the Vanderbilt Promoting Professional Accountability pyramid

Question 5

What are the Austin Health Values?

N.B.:VERY VERY likely to be a question on these

Answer 5

Our actions show we care
* we are inclusive and considerate. we appreciate one another, always listening and interacting with compassion

Together we achieve
* Our culture of collaboration means we work openly with our people, our community and beyond to achieve great outcomes

We bring our best
* We are guided by the needs of our patients, bringing commitment, integrity and energy to everything we do. We are passionate about delivering excellence.

We shape the future
* Through research, education and learning we innovate, exploring new opportunities that will change healthcare for the better.

Question 6

What are the Alfred Health Values?

Answer 6

Integrity
Accountability
Collaboration
Knowledge

Question 7

What are the Melbourne Health Values?

Answer 7

Caring

Excellence

Integrity

Respect

Unity

I remember this as “I CURE”

Question 8

What are the Western Health Values?

Answer 8

CARES
Compassion – consistently acting with empathy and integrity.
* improving the experience of patients

Accountability – taking responsibility for our decisions and actions.

• taking responsibility for standards of care or service
• being positive and productive
• using resources responsibly

Respect – for the rights, beliefs and choice of every individual.

• communicating respectfully in all situations
• recognising and respecting diversity

Excellence – inspiring and motivating, innovation and achievement.

• demonstrating high standards of work
• helping others learn and improve
• working well with others, across the system

Safety – prioritising safety as an essential part of everyday practice
* looking out for the safety of others