From the editor

The festive season may be upon us, but there’s still plenty going on across the Hospital Authority network. The biggest recent development, however, is Professor John Leong Chi-yan officially taking up his new position as the sixth HA Chairman on 1 December. Professor Leong found time during his first working day at Head Office to be interviewed by HASLink and HA Channel, during which he shared his vision for HA and his views on issues of concern as raised by colleagues.

With his new responsibilities as HA Chairman adding to an already busy schedule, Professor Leong’s efforts to maintain a healthy work-life balance include spending time with his dog, Miss Muffin. On pages 2 to 5, you can find out more about our new Chairman.

Readers of this issue of HASLink can also learn how the HA Toxicology Reference Laboratory helps to stop the spread of emerging illegal drugs at an early stage (page 7), which HA hospital was the first to develop a clinical simulation training centre (pages 12- 13) and story about “NEATS” (pages 14 – 15).

As Christmas is just over, we at HASLink offer you our warmest wishes for a joyful and prosperous 2014. To help you spread the festive cheer, the Corporate Communication Department at Head Office has designed six special e-cards. Happy New Year!

One of six exquisite HA e-cards.