No day the same for DHB Security Officer & World Breastfeeding Week

Southern DHB Security Officer Reece Hoim
Southern DHB Security Officer Reece Hoim
A day in the life of a security officer is one of constant change and comes with its fair share of challenges, but Southern DHB Security Officer Reece Hiom wouldn't have it any other way.

"I love the diversity of the job. Every day is different in our role. Some days are more challenging than others, every incident is unique and we have to adapt to keep ahead of the situation."
 
Some of the many roles Southern DHB Security Officers have include medication and cash escorts, performing site patrols on the hospital grounds and monitoring CCTV footage. They are also present in the Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric Services and on the wards if conflict arises.
 
“Our primary role is as first responders for the safety of staff, patients and visitors, and to ensure the hospital is a safe environment.”

Southern DHB celebrates World Breastfeeding Week

Southern DHB continued to be strong advocates of breastfeeding as part of World Breastfeeding Week from 1-7 August.
 
“The aim of our celebration in Southland and Otago is to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding, to support mothers to breastfeed and to normalise breastfeeding in public spaces,” says Southern DHB Health Promotion Advisor, Christine Quested.
 
Dunedin Registered District Nurse Lauren Shea returned to work in April this year and says she felt well supported by her Charge Nurse and wider team to continue breastfeeding her now one year-old daughter, Pippa, at the Wakari Hospital Early Childhood Centre.
 
“Being able to see my girl and breastfeed during the day has helped us both with the transition, especially into childcare, with more ease. I’m so grateful.”


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