E 3 Flow
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Supported by the Whakatāne based Service Improvement team, E 3
Flow is continuing to improve the way we work across the hospital
to save staff time and our patients' time. A number of initiatives are
underway involving staff across many teams.
Whakatāne Hospital staff wearing their PJs raising awareness about the debilitating impact on patients of spending long periods in bed. Medical Ward Nurse Manager,
Vivienne Robertson (standing centre right).
Whakatāne Hospital staff in
pyjamas say "Let's Get Moving"
More than 30 Whakatāne Hospital staff wore their PJs to work one
day last month, raising awareness about the debilitating impact on
patients of spending long periods in bed.
"Research shows just a few days in bed can reduce muscle
strength and increase the risk of complications, particularly for our
frail older patients,” said Medical Ward Nurse Manager Vivienne
Robertson. “And that can lead to a longer stay in hospital."
Based on the UK #endPJparalysis movement, the 'Let's Get
Moving' campaign saw staff from Whakatāne Hospital's ED, Acute
Care, Medical and Surgical wards as well as Allied Health and
support staff wearing their PJs.
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"Traditionally people think if they're in hospital they must stay in
bed,” said Vivienne. “We need to shift that mindset and, as soon
as possible, encourage our patients to get out of their pyjamas and
up out of bed as part of supporting our patients to get well.
"Wearing your PJs all day does seem to have an impact on how
you feel. Staff wearing their PJs today commented that it's made
them feel vulnerable, their dignity is compromised. So you can
imagine how our sick patients feel.
"PJs say you're unwell, clothes say you're getting better."