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Over three thousand courses completed on myLearning
Since the July launch of the new Learning Management System (LMS), Northern Health staff have completed 3,190 courses and spent around 15 minutes within the system during each visit. Bec Gilbert, Project Manager, said she is proud of the team’s achievements and the work that has been put into the new LMS. “Since the launch,
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HMOs accepted into RANZCOG Training Program
Sita Murugappan and Amanda Quattrocelli are both Northern Health Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs) who were recently accepted into the highly competitive Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Training Program. RANZCOG trains and accredits doctors throughout Australia and New Zealand in the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology so that they are capable
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Our reputation, our brand and our identity
Our reputation and brand identity are linked to our value in the community – who rely on us to provide the health care and services they need. Northern Health’s growing reputation is a credit to our staff and their professionalism and commitment to their work. Over the last two years, Public Affairs has consulted with
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Flu campaign success and People Matter Survey results
Influenza Campaign Success This week, the Victorian Government’s Healthcare Association Infection Surveillance Coordinating Centre congratulated Northern Heath on exceeding the DHHS target for health care workers influenza program. We have achieved a Healthcare Worker Influenza rate of 87.1 per cent. This recognises the excellent vaccination results and acknowledges the exceptional efforts our organisation has put
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Northern Health welcomes social work students
Following on from completion of four 70 day Social Work Fieldwork Placements for Melbourne University, the social work team has recently warmly welcomed eight La Trobe University social work students to Northern Health. Northern Health is a proud teaching hospital, contributing to the future of health care and shaping the next generation of health professionals. While
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Standing room only at the latest Safe Practice Forum
It was standing room only last Wednesday in the main lecture theatre for our Safe Practice Forum. This month, the theme was ‘Standard 5: Comprehensive Care’ – focusing on minimising our patients’ harm. Liz McKeown, Accreditation Officer, said the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards now require us to apply targeted strategies to
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Last chance for early-bird Foundation Dinner tickets
It is that time of year again for our annual Northern Health Foundation Dinner, held on Saturday 16 November at Casa D’Abruzzo Club Epping. We are excited to announce this year’s theme is The 80’s and to fit the theme, the event will be hosted by the iconic Australian pop group, The Chantoozies! Stand and
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Ward 3: Executive Patient Safety Walk Arounds
Executive Patient Safety Walk Arounds (EPSWA) were re-introduced at Northern Health in 2016 to help identify at risk environments and since the re-introduction, the program has undergone a number of evaluations and subsequent improvements. “The objectives of the program are to improve patient safety at Northern Health through linking patient safety activities with the Northern
