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Fairfield Hospital, SSWAHS, Whitlam Joint Replacement Centre- winners of the 2005
Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Quality Initiative Awards

'Appropriateness of Health Care'- Restrictive Blood Transfusion Practices Following Primary Unilateral TKR

There are three categories in which winners are selected. The winners in each category are presented with a cheque, generously donated by Baxter Healthcare, and a plaque from the ACHS.

In the first category.. 'Appropriateness of Health Care' the winner is: Fairfield Hospital, SSWAHS, Whitlam Joint Replacement Centre, Prairiewood, NSW - Restrictive Blood Transfusion Practices Following Primary Unilateral TKR

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Whitlam Joint Replacement Centre (WJRC) annual fundraising ball

The WJRC aims to raise more than $120,000 to be used for a hydrotherapy pool
and ongoing research into knee and hip replacements including the short, intermediate and long-term outcomes following an operation.

Last year's inaugural ball raised $116,000 which has already boosted the centre's
service and research capabilities. Funds raised were used to purchase 10 electric beds, rehabilitation equipment and new computer software as well as develop an information website and patient education aids.