Judy - what a situation. Have to step back and look at some strategies. We are not public, but have 1-2-1 care in birth suite. For references, ask her to look at the government investigations into maternity care since 1990, and the recommendations from those investigations. Plain as the nose on your face to keep the birth centre going, to encourage more, and for more women- friendly services (our best "risk management" tool). Got to go but will write more fully later - regards, Lynne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Chapman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 10:50 AM
> > > Hi All > > Assistance is needed urgently. > We have a relatively new DON in Mackay and yesterday we were told by one of > the nurse managers that she is not in favour of midwives. Apparently we all > think ourselves too good and she wants us to be good little nursies and go > back to doing what the doctors tell us to do. > > She has given our NPC (ex Birth Centre and homebirth midwife) till next > Fricay to justify every position in the unit. > Wants to get rid of midwife antenatal clinic, 7 day EMS, Antenatal classes > etc. The Birth Centre has to justify its existance (thank God they have a > strong consumer support group). > > I need references to easily obtained evidence to assist in our case. > > As well I need a leaflet to be able to give out to women and the community > on the role and responsabilites of a midwfe. We need community support. > > Also need to find out the midwife:Client ratio in Birthing suites, > especially Qld Health Facilities. > > Thanks in advance > Judy > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
