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Health Information Management Awareness Month
The month of May was National Health Information Management (HIM) Awareness Month, where we acknowledge what is at the heart of our healthcare system. Health Information Managers are responsible for the collection, storage, analysis and distribution of healthcare information. They contribute to both the healthcare system and to people’s health by providing the information systems
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Reliable Operating Room Project Expands
The ‘Reliable Operating Room Research Project’ kicked off at Northern Hospital Epping in November last year, in partnership with the University of Melbourne – School of Computing and Information Systems, with the aim to enable Northern Health to study the activities of our staff in the operating room. Gabriele Marini, PhD candidate from the University
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Voices of Reconciliation
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Tayla Andrews, Administrator (Student), Aboriginal Support Unit at Northern Health, says, “Being a proud young Gunditjmara and Yorta-Yorta Women, Reconciliation Week means
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Palliative Care Grant brings new patient lifter
“This lifter is the best thing in the world for patients who are not able to step or shift their weight,” starts Julius Quiring, Nurse Unit Manager in the Palliative Care Unit. “It is ideal for patients that can stand, but don’t wish to be lifted up with a sling hoist, as the patients can
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards
This morning, Northern Health held the third Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards ceremony. These awards have been designed to formally recognise outstanding contributions by our employees and celebrate staff excellence in a wide range of areas across our organisation. Staff who exemplify a strong and positive workplace culture and commitment to our patients are nominated across
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Knitting Guild introduces footy beanies
The busy and creative fingers of ladies in Northern Health’s Knitting Guild have now introduced something new for babies – footy beanies. These dedicated ladies have been knitting jackets, beanies, booties, soft toys and similar for more than 30 years, supporting the Northern Health Foundation and helping our patients have a positive hospital experience. Bina
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Farewell Sandra Gillatt & Joan Sinclair
Sandra Gillatt started at PANCH on 5 November 1986, and was part of the team that moved over to Northern Hospital Epping in 1998. That same year, Joan Sinclair started at Northern Hospital. After collectively and faithfully serving Northern Health for 54 years, they retired this month and were given a touching farewell today by
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What’s new this month
There’s a lot happening at Northern Health during May, as we are prepare for winter, launching the annual People Matter Survey, and planning for the new financial year. People Matter Survey The survey is your once-a-year opportunity to tell us about your experience working at Northern Health. It’s an opportunity to tell us what makes
