Do you hear me? Nurses' experiences of recognising and responding to parental concern in the ED waiting room
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Concurrent Stream 1
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM |
| Grand Ballroom 1 |
Overview
Leah Woodford
Speaker
Miss Leah Woodford
Registered Nurse
The Royal Children's Hospital
Do you hear me? Nurses' experiences of recognising and responding to parental concern in the ED waiting room.
11:15 AM - 11:35 AMBiography
Leah Woodford is a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne with three years of paediatric emergency nursing experience. Alongside her clinical role, she has completed resuscitation training, supported the development of graduate nurses as a preceptor, and participated in an eight-month research program focused on improving the emergency department waiting room experience. Leah is passionate about improving patient care and enjoys contributing to projects that make healthcare safer, more efficient, and more family-centred. She hopes to continue combining clinical practice and research to drive meaningful improvements in the healthcare environment.