Patients, families and carers are invited to recognise an outstanding local nurse or midwife, as part of the 2023 Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Each year, the Healing Heart Award for exceptional care is awarded to a FWLHD nurse or midwife – as nominated by patients or their families and carers.
Wendy Gleeson, FWLHD Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, said it is an opportunity to recognise the dedicated nurses and midwives who continue to deliver extraordinary and compassionate care right across the District.
“I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to acknowledge the excellent care provided to you or your loved ones by a nurse or midwife within the District,” Ms Gleeson said.
“The Healing Hearts award is a consumer-nominated award to recognise a nurse or midwife who consistently provides extraordinary, safe, quality and compassionate care.”
The awards are part of Far West LHD celebrations which acknowledge International Day of the Midwife on 5 May 2023 and International Nurses Day on 12 May 2023. The Healing Heart Award, along with peer-nominated award winners, will be announced on 12 May 2023.
Patients, families and carers who nominate a nurse or midwife for the Healing Heart consumer award, may also have their nomination submitted for the state-wide Healing Heart Award in the 2023 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Nominations for the Far West Healing Heart consumer-nominated award close on 28 April 2023 at 5pm and can be lodged online https://forms.office.com/r/Fz2m4MRQMa or by the QR code below:
Forms can also be found at your local Far West LHD health facility. Completed nomination forms can be sent to Executive Nursing and Midwifery, PO Box 457, Broken Hill NSW 2880 or email to: Jane.Baker@health.nsw.gov.au
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