Schwartz Round panellists Bryce Lacey, Tegan Saul, Kim-Maree Doolan and Jana Van-Der-Jagt.

An experience that changed me: Schwartz Round at Kempsey

Apr 24, 2025

The Schwartz Rounds Leadership Group held its latest Schwartz Rounds at Kempsey District Hospital on 16 April 2025. Attendees listened to their colleagues’ stories on ‘An experience that changed me’.

The panel consisted of Bryce Lacey – Third Year Medical Student, Tegan Saul – AHNM, Midwife RN ED, Kim-Maree Doolan, – Acting Manager, Disaster Recovery CNC IMHAOD and Jana Van-Der-Jagt – Nurse Practitioner HARP.

Each panellist shared a story of an experience that changed them and displayed bravery, vulnerability and self-reflection in telling their story. The panellists shared how their experiences shaped who they are today, personally and professionally.

At the end of the Round, the panellists were each presented with a Certificate of Acknowledgement in recognition of their important role in making the Round a success.

Schwartz Rounds are a structured group forum where clinical and non-clinical employees meet regularly to discuss the emotional and social aspects of working in healthcare.

They provide an opportunity to take ‘time out’ to reflect on work in a safe, collegial, and compassionate space. Unlike other initiatives, such as group reflective practice or clinical supervision, the purpose is not to solve problems or focus on the clinical aspects of patient care. Schwartz Rounds are inclusive of all employees.

Future Schwartz Rounds dates and themes are published on the MNCLHD intranet Wellbeing and Staff Support – MNCLHD Intranet (nsw.gov.au)

If you are interested in being a future panellist, please send your expression of interest to MNCLHD-StaffHealth@health.nsw.gov.au. The opportunity to be a panellist is open to all MNCLHD staff, including clinical, non-clinical and corporate team members.