r William Lo Tak-lam, a veteran in psychiatric services, became the hospital chief executive (HCE) of Kwai Chung Hospital (KCH) on 1 March.

Currently the chief of service in KCH, the psychiatrist is in charge of the General Adult Psychiatric team, the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric team, the Consultant Liaison team and the Psychogeriatric team. "I am honoured to be appointed as HCE of Kwai Chung Hospital, where I started my training in psychiatry," said Dr Lo.

Dr Lo also serves as chairman of the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, Associate Director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention of the University of Hong Kong as well as Board Director of the Haven of Hope Christian Services.

argaret Tay Siok-mui, former chief manager (integrated care programs) of cluster services division at HA head office, has been appointed the hospital chief executive (HCE) of Grantham Hospital, effective on 1 February.

The new HCE, with occupational therapist background, has over 30 years of experience in public health care. Her experience includes serving as HCE of Margaret Trench Medical Rehabilitation Centre and working in various positions and divisions in head office.

"It is my honour and privilege to join the family of Grantham Hospital," said Margaret. "I look forward to working with the committed team of staff to achieve the hospital's mission and to strive for continuous quality breakthroughs, teamwork and total engagement."

heresa Li Tak-lai, chief manager (strategy, planning and service transformation) of Kowloon Central Cluster (KCC) and consultant of department of anaesthesiology in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, will join Shatin Hospital (SH) and Bradbury Hospice (BBH) as the hospital chief executive (HCE) on 1 April.

Dr Li, who specialises in anaesthesiology and pain management, currently plays a leading role in the annual planning cycle and drives the formulation of cluster initiatives for KCC.

"I look forward to working with everyone at SH and BBH to take on challenges ahead and opportunities we have in providing quality patient-centered care," said Dr Li.

o demonstrate the readiness for treating patients exposed to high levels of radiation, the Hospital Authority organises radiation drill regularly at its hospitals.

The scenario simulates a radiation leak accident and plant workers are rushed to hospital for treatment. Healthcare workers and physicist in full protective gear treat the patients at the radiation emergency area (REA).

"It is a great learning experience for colleagues at hospitals. We can learn a lot about emergency management and manpower allocation," said Dr Choi Yu-fai, associate consultant of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital's A&E department. "It's vital for our staff to have the required knowledge for handling radiation outbreaks."

"Although radiation leak is unlikely to happen in Hong Kong, it is always good to get prepared," said Dr Tsui Kwok-leung, senior medical officer of A&E at Tuen Mun Hospital.

The following hospitals run at least one radiation drill every year. Each drill usually involves about 30 staff.

	Princess Margaret Hospital
	Prince of Wales Hospital
	Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
	Queen Elizabeth Hospital
	Queen Mary Hospital
	Tuen Mun Hospital