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<title>Draper Street Family Medical News</title><link>http://www.draperstreet.com.au/index.html</link><description>Hot News&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>reception@draperstreet.com.au</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 James</dc:rights><dc:date>2009-05-20T10:09:46+10:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:42:22 +1000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Visit by Mr Warren Snowdon MP</title><dc:creator>reception@draperstreet.com.au</dc:creator><dc:subject>News - updated 20 May 2009</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-05-20T10:09:46+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/3ba8408bb9b2a062aa25ef64036c2a31-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/3ba8408bb9b2a062aa25ef64036c2a31-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On 19th May we were lucky enough to have been visited by Mr Warren Snowdon MP to launch of ADF Family Healthcare Trail.    Draper Street Family Medical are pleased to be part of the trial.    If you wish to access medical services as part of this program please let our reception staff know when you call that are registered for this program.


Media release and photos - http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/snowdon/gallery/20090519/index.htm


For more information and to register go to http://www.defence.gov.au/health/Dependant_Healthcare/i-healthcare.htm]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Accreditation Visit</title><dc:creator>reception@draperstreet.com.au</dc:creator><dc:subject>News - updated 20 May 2009</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-01T11:50:43+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/0a409a3edf14005388dd85bf0d81f917-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/0a409a3edf14005388dd85bf0d81f917-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As part of our ongoing committed to improving our quality of care we are undergoing our 4th Accreditation inspection on 12 March 2009.    This visit involves AGPAL surveyors inspected our practice, our facilities and our systems.    It is hoped that this inspection will be completed with as little disruption to normal services as possible.


Thank you for your patience]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Christmas Opening Times</title><dc:creator>reception@draperstreet.com.au</dc:creator><dc:subject>News - updated 20 May 2009</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-11-26T11:23:58+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/ce457dd51d39d569f8adcd6176228383-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/ce457dd51d39d569f8adcd6176228383-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are our opening times for the Christmas - New Year Period 2008/09


December 22   Open as normal


December 23   Open as normal


December 24   Open for urgent appointments morning only


...December 29   Open (Dr Chappel & Dr Geniola)


December 30   Open (Dr Chappel & Dr Geniola)


December 31   Open Morning only (Dr Chappel & Dr Geniola)


...January 2        Closed


January 3        Closed


January 4        Closed


All services resume as per normal on Monday January 5th 2008.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>APNA - Winner</title><dc:creator>reception@draperstreet.com.au</dc:creator><dc:subject>News - updated 20 May 2009</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-11-26T11:16:32+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/14ed440347e6650467098ccbdb366a12-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/14ed440347e6650467098ccbdb366a12-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The winners of the Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA) Best Practice Awards were announced this week with local nurse, Rachel Sargeant, taking out top honours for providing an exemplary level of care to her patients.   


A local nurse and UK trained midwife, Rachel won the CSL Biotherapies Best Practice Award for Women&rsquo;s Health.   Her unique skills have led to improved access to women&rsquo;s health services in the Cairns area. ...  The response has been so strong she now has two other midwives supporting the service so more mums can be seen.  


In addition to the midwifery support services Rachel also coordinates regular Pap smear services from the clinic.   The Pap smear recall and reminder system has significantly improved Pap smear compliance in the local area and resulted in greater understanding of the importance of regular screening.


Anne Matyear, APNA President, said, &ldquo;Rachel&rsquo;s work is outstanding and exemplifies the role practice nurses can play in delivering high quality and innovative care to their patients.    The role she plays in her local clinic ensures an excellent level of care which is respected and admired by her patients and colleagues.&rdquo;


Rachel&rsquo;s work stood out in a year that saw the highest number of nominations since the awards began.


...Rachel has been awarded $5000 by award sponsor CSL Biotherapies to expand her skill-set and professional knowledge.   Previous recipients have used their prize to undertake work experience and education in both local and international locations such as Darwin and the United States.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>APNA Best Practice Finalist</title><dc:creator>reception@draperstreet.com.au</dc:creator><dc:subject>News - updated 20 May 2009</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-11-05T14:19:41+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/5db1961913fb9f6b2988978b48d86402-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.draperstreet.com.au/page20/files/5db1961913fb9f6b2988978b48d86402-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Each year the Australian Practice Nurse Association recognizes nurses who are &lsquo;champions&rsquo; in a number of award categories and the awards are open to all Australian Practice Nurse Association members from around the country.


All nominations are judged by an independent panel of industry experts and the two finalists in each Award are invited to attend the APNA Best Practice Awards Presentation Dinner, where the winners are announced.


Rachel Sargeant RN/RM, practice nurse at Draper Street Family Medical in Cairns has been selected as one of two finalists in the Women&rsquo;s Health category.    In addition to &ldquo;well woman&rdquo; clinics Rachel has been instrumental in developing and instigating a comprehensive, midwife lead, general practice based antenatal and postnatal care program.  


As a result of Rachel&rsquo;s drive and vision Draper Street Family Medical now employs two midwives and offers a complete range of midwifery based services.    These include midwifery lead antenatal care program, lactation advice, post natal home visits, postnatal exercise programs and onsite specialist physiotherapy with an emphasis on pelvic floor rehabilitation.


&ldquo;I am excited about our work being recognized at a national level&rdquo;, Rachel said.    &ldquo;I feel lucky to have found a practice that has supported and encouraged me in developing this program&rdquo;


Rachel is in the running to receive $5000 to contribute to further career development.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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