2018
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Northern Health hosts VSA Simulation Conference
Northern Health, together with Victorian Simulation Alliance (VSA) held the Inaugural Simulation Conference 2018 last week at Northern Centre for Health Education and Research (NCHER). Under the Alliance, Innovation and Inquiry motto, this year’s conference focused on supporting the simulation community. Over 30 different simulation-related research articles were presented, covering multidisciplinary health topics and focusing
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Charys, last year’s Audi winner shares her story
It’s Northern Health Foundation Audi car raffle time again this year, and a great moment to catch up with Charys Winter, Clinical Nurse Consultant and the lucky winner of the 2017 raffle. Charys bought the ticket last year, inspired by the efforts the Foundation is putting into supporting our patient’s families. “I was pleased to
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Our Wonderful Volunteers
Northern Health currently has 345 active volunteers across the sites performing a variety of roles, including behind the scenes administrative support, fundraising initiatives and bringing comfort through patient visiting. This week we held annual volunteer forums to acknowledge their contribution, discuss roles and responsibilities and provide mandatory training. The forums were held at Northern Hospital,
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Winter warmers at the Broadmeadows Hospital
Is there anything more soothing than a warm soup in winter? Or a delicious scone? The staff at Broadmeadows Hospital seem to agree as they get together for another Winter Wellbeing event, hosted by Unit 1. During busy winter shifts, it’s important for staff to have a break, relax and share a laugh with their
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Karen Bryant: Local Hero
Congratulations to Karen Bryant, our Senior Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer for winning the Westfield Plenty Valley Local Heroes award. The Local Heroes programme celebrates individuals who promote social wellbeing and harmony in the community. Karen, who’s been nominated by Blair Colwell, Co-Ordinator of Edge Youth services at the City of Whittlesea, is deeply humbled by this
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From Graduate Nurse to Operations Director: Linda Romano’s Journey
‘”Why Northern? I felt a special connection with, that I hadn’t experienced with other health organisations during my undergraduate placements.” Linda’s journey took her from Graduate Nurse in our Graduate Program to Associate Nurse Unit Manager and then to an acting Nurse Unit Manager before becoming Nurse Unit Manager, Access Manager, and now an Operations Director.
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Let the light in
Did you know that delirium and falls are a major cause of harm to our patients? Falls and delirium lead to injuries, longer hospital stays and increased need for support after discharge. While we are already working to prevent falls, fall-related injuries and delirium, there is more to be done. Luckily, there is one simple
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Chief Executive Message
The Northern Health FluVax campaign concluded on Sunday after two months of a proactive campaign to ensure maximum protection for our staff and our community. Last year influenza had a profound impact with increased hospital presentations, GP attendances and absenteeism across the Victorian community. As a key part of our Winter Strategy Northern Health made