Medi-Nav Orientation Resource v6, 2024

The Queensland Health Workforce Mental and Health Wellbeing framework is available at: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/hr/staff-health-wellbeing/staff-wellbeing/mental-wellbeing/mental- health-wellbeing-framework (accessible on Queensland Health computers only) 3.7.3 Prioritising wellbeing through legislation Recognising that the public health workforce operates in challenging and high-pressure settings, the Queensland Parliament passed amendments to the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 to require Hospital and Health Boards and HHSs to proactively consider the health, safety and wellbeing of staff of public sector health service facilities. This includes both physical and psychological health, safety and wellbeing, as well as emotional wellbeing and cultural safety. This legislation extends to clinical, administrative and operational staff. These obligations will complement and contribute to compliance activities required under existing work health and safety legislation including the new Code of Practice, Managing the risk of psychological hazards at work which commenced on 1 April 2023. 3.7.4 Employee assistance services Queensland Health is committed to protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of all employees, their immediate family and work teams by providing employee assistance. Employee Assistance Services (also known as Employee Assistance Programs) provide all Queensland Health staff with resources including counselling and coaching, crisis response services and manager assistance. They also assist with immediate strategies and referral to ongoing support pathways for longer term issues. Employees receive up to six free hours/sessions over a 12-month period. Find your local employee assistance service provider, based on where you work : https://qheps.health. qld.gov.au/csd/employee-centre/workhealth-safety-wellbeing/employee-assistance-service-providers (accessible on Queensland Health computers only) 3.7.5 Your own GP Doctors often have substantial workloads and may not prioritise their own health and wellbeing. It is important to have your own GP, from whom you can obtain care and medical treatment, including medical prescriptions and referrals. 3.7.6 Peer support programs Confidential peer-driven support networks with trained peer responders are available across several HHSs, providing an avenue for individuals experiencing difficulties to seek out and receive support and cultivate social and wellbeing support systems within the workplace. In 2021, Children’s Health Queensland HHS introduced a Doctors-in-Training Peer Support Program tailored to interns, residents, principal house officers, registrars and fellows. Further information is available at : https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/childrenshealth/html/peopleculture/ wellbeingprogram/doctors-in-training-peer-support-program (accessible on Queensland Health computers only).