Rotary donation to assist with training
Emergency response and clinical skills training at West Gippsland Healthcare Group has been given a boost with Drouin Rotary Club and Rotary International donating $7030 to fund a suite of simulation body mannequins.
The equipment, which includes a “little family” of adult and baby models, will be utilised by the hospital’s dedicated learning and development unit to underpin a wide range of training across the health service.
This includes assisting staff to refine skills in inserting cannula and intravenous lines in patients as well as responding to neonatal and clinical emergencies.
WGHG chief executive officer Dan Weeks said the donation would have a big impact on the delivery of continuous training across WGHG.
“These mannequins enable clinical staff to hone their skills in a range of simulated episodes to respond quickly and confidently to deliver high quality care to patients every time.”
Rotary president Russell Ford said the club was delighted to support further training of staff at WGHG.
“While our members recognise that WGHG’s clinical staff are highly-skilled, we are thrilled to be able to further their knowledge and skills through the donation of this specialised training equipment,” Mr Ford said.
Mr Ford said the donation was made possible through the community support of local fundraising activities as well as a district grant of $2200 from The Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of Rotary International.
WGHG board chair Christine Holland said it was a terrific effort by the Rotary club.
“It has been a difficult year for many community organisations with COVID-19 limiting fundraising activities,” said Ms Holland. “We thank the many Rotary volunteers who have worked hard to raise money for our community and the additional work they have undertaken to secure additional funding from Rotary International to support our health service and our community.”