2020
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Andrew Lauva on consumer participation
Andrew Lauva enjoys a challenge and a problem that needs to be solved. That is one of the reasons he is one of Northern Health’s valuable consumers who has participated on a number of important initiatives, including the working party for the strategic plan, patient experience recruitment and Standard 2 committee. Andrew spent the majority
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Intern, Nikki Petrakis on becoming a Northern Doctor
Nikki Petrakis says she has always wanted to be a Northern Doctor. This year, she saw her dream become a reality. Nikki is one of our many excited and talented medical interns starting their Northern Health journey this year. After studying as a medical student at James Cook University in Townsville and Mackay, Nikki was
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Northern Health hosts third annual Complex Venous Workshop
The Northern Health vascular surgery team were pleased to host their third annual Complex Venous Workshop last Wednesday. Workshops involve treating cases of patients with complex venous disorders, and hosting renowned venous experts from around the globe, for an opportunity to share expertise and learn from world-leading surgeons. “This year, we had the honour of
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Northern Health welcomes 2020 graduate nurses and midwives
Many new faces have been warmly welcomed to Northern Health, as 52 graduate nurses and midwives begin their careers today. Following a record number of applications received for Northern Health’s 2020 Graduate Nursing and Midwifery Programs, a total of 124 graduates will start throughout the year. This is a special year to begin their nursing
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Grant success: CMAC device arrives to Anaesthesia
With the help of Northern Health Foundation, the Department of Anaesthesia has successfully obtained a grant for the CMAC video laryngoscope. Dr David Tsang, Anaesthetist, said the idea for applying for a CMAC, a device used to safely manage airways, came as a result of the need to provide timely help across the whole hospital.
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Giant Steps for innovation at Northern
At the recent Giant Steps Conference, our HRO Project Manager, Ariana Carrodus, presented on innovation in health care and our Ideas Lab. The Giant Steps 2019 – Towards better, safer care is a two-day health care quality and safety event, aimed at those who are interested in finding better and safer ways to deliver health
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Our HRO and safety highlights
As an Executive Director of Quality, Safety and Transformation, I am proud to say 2019 was a big year for our organisation when it comes to the number of safety initiatives we have implemented. Not only has the year consolidated our understanding of a High Reliability Organisation (HRO) as it applies in the Australian health
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New Outpatient Symptom Management Clinic at Bundoora Centre
The Northern Health Integrated Palliative Care Service now offers an outpatient Symptom Management Clinic, operating fortnightly at Bundoora Centre. The clinic is suitable for patients with an advanced and/or life-limiting condition who would benefit from specialist palliative care involvement such as linking in with a community palliative care team, optimising symptom management or facilitating psychosocial