'Amazing work': Awards given to health practitioners after tough year

The Western NSW Local Health District celebrated its annual Living Quality and Safety Symposium and Awards at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre earlier in the week.

The awards are a chance to showcase the work and success of the staff after a challenging year.

This year, there was 15 different award categories - Collaborative Staff Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare, Excellence in the Provision of Mental Health Services, Excellence in MPS/Rural Facilities, Integrated Value Based Care, Health and Research Innovation, Keeping People Healthy, Professional Patient Safety First, People and Culture, Transforming Patient Experience and Inspiring Team, People's Choice, Chief Executive's Award and the Agency for Clinical Innovation Innovation Award.

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"This year has been demanding, particularly the challenge of navigating the most-recent outbreak of COVID-19 across the region. But our staff have stepped up to the plate and continued to provide innovative and world-class care to patients," Western NSW LHD acting chief executive Mark Spittal said.

"We received a huge number of submissions from staff and teams across all categories and the finalists presented their projects at Monday's symposium. It allowed us to not just see the amazing work done across the district every single day, but also to celebrate and recognise it together."

Dr Nott was recognised for the extensive support he provides Operational Managers and other clinicians beyond his substantive role, both in the hospital sector and primary care.

The Volunteer of the Year was Peter Harris, from Nyngan Health Council. Mr Harris has been a constant presence at Nyngan Health Service since the admission of his wife Beth in 2018.

He demonstrates a commitment to rural health far beyond expectations, advocating for and empowering patients, residents and their families in honour of his wife's journey.

Mr Spittal announced The Rural Generalist Nursing program as the recipient of the Chief Executive's Award, while the Remote Video-Assisted Chemotherapy Program was announced as the winner of the People's Choice Award, voted for by the attendees of Monday's ceremony.

"It was inspiring listening to our finalists at Monday's Symposium and I wholeheartedly congratulate all of them and the Award winners, and I acknowledge all the worthy projects submitted for consideration," Mr Spittal said.

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