History
The HECTOR Hospital Trust was established in 1987 to raise funds for the purchase & provision of Hospital Equipment, Comforts, Training, Operating room equipment and Research to help patients, medical, nursing and allied health staff. The Margaret Gadsdon Memorial Endowment has been established by The HECTOR Hospital Trust Board in memory of its founder Mrs Margaret Gadsdon, who passed away in 2005. The Knowledge Centre administers this funding process on behalf of the Trust.
Successful Applicants 2009
Robyn Buskins, Quality Coordinator, Mental Health Services for Older Adults, Waitemata DHB ($3000)
To enable travel to the UK to research the range of services available to older adults with complex mental health issues. The objective of the field trip is to seek guidance and evidence from those who have already made significant progress and innovation in developing a broad continuum of care for older adults with mental health needs.
Anne McMahon, Manual Handling Coordinator, Occupational Health & Safety, Waitemata DHB ($4000)
To attend the NEBOSH course provided by IMPAC. This is a foundation course in Occupational Health and Safety, the provider is the only Department of Labour recognised supplier of this in New Zealand.
Ellen Smith and Chieko Little, Occupational Therapists, Waitemata DHB ($1000 each)
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) is the only standardised assessment designed to validate the quality of a person’s activities of daily living (ADL) performance making AMPS the ideal assessment to be used by Occupational Therapists. This grant is to enable two therapist to participate in this post-graduate course.
Franica Yovich, Team Leader, Nutrition Services, Waitemata DHB ($1100)
To attend the ‘If not dieting’ Health Professional 2-day Training Program and develop therapeutic skills to support the ‘If not dieting’ approach. The ‘If not Dieting’ training program incorporates practical experience with evidence based practice to assist the health professional to effectively help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The training focus’s on a person-centred approach, communication skills and also putting enjoyment back into eating.
Additionally, at the discretion of the Trustees, the following amount was awarded from the HECTOR Grant Fund - Training category:
Lauren Porten, Research Nurse, Dept of Surgery, Waitemata DHB ($895)
To attend a 2-day course on Good Clinical Research Practice run by Beltas with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. This course covers the ethics and regulations for doing research in New Zealand, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), trial design, documents and processes and audits/inspections from sponsor companies and authorities.