2020
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Successful Fit Testing Pilot transitions to on-going program
In August this year, Northern Health was pleased to be announced as the health service chosen by the Minister for Health to run a fit testing pilot. To date, we have tested over 800 staff. The pilot is part of a broader program of work – the Respiratory Protection Program – that Northern Health is
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Narrun Wilip-giin: Creating a culturally safe space
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to participate in a range of activities and support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. It is also an opportunity to look back on the year and highlight the good work done by the Aboriginal Support Unit at Northern Health. It was in October last year that we
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NAIDOC Week: Always Was, Always Will Be
NAIDOC Week this year is being celebrated from 8 to 15 November. NAIDOC Week celebrations are traditionally held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original
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Trudi Hay hosts Virtual High Tea for cancer services
Northern Health Foundation Patron and Board Member, Trudi Hay, recently hosted her annual High Tea to raise money for Northern Health Cancer Services. Trudi has been a dedicated supporter of our cancer services for over ten years. Every year, she hosts a High Tea event to raise funds to support patients undergoing cancer treatment –
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Josie Minniti named 2020 Westfield Local Hero Winner
Northern Health Foundation Patron and local fundraising hero, Josie Minniti OAM, has been named a Westfield Local Hero for 2020. ‘Westfield Local Heroes’ is a recognition and awards program that discovers and celebrates individuals who make a positive impact to their local community. Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with winners
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Northern Health commences Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Project
Northern Health is pleased to announce it has commenced its Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Project after signing an agreement with Cerner Corporation last week. Electronic Medical Record systems are the way health services document, manage and store relevant health information as part of patient care. Northern Health is committed to patients receiving the highest quality
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Dr Jaclyn Yoong: A letter to my colleagues and friends
This week, new case numbers are finally down and have been for a few days. Zero cases on Monday and Tuesday, and only a few over the past two days. As the weather in Melbourne is changing for the better, hopefully soon too will the spirits of its residents. It has been a long and
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Northern’s ED CUSP drives quality and safety
A major part of Northern Health’s trusted care and High Reliability Organisation (HRO) initiative is the Comprehensive Unit Based Safety Program (CUSP). A monthly safety meeting, open to all staff, and aimed at enhancing teamwork, communication and identifying and improving quality and safety, is now making its mark in Northern Health’s emergency department (ED). In