February 2022
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Farewell Craigieburn COVID-19 testing site!
Our COVID-19 testing site at Craigieburn Centre has come to a close. The testing site was established back in July 2020, during the second COVID-19 wave in Victoria. Since then, the site has processed over 150,000 tests – an incredible feat. Debra Bourne, Acting Chief Operating Officer expressed her appreciation for the wonderful work of staff. “Northern Health has been extremely proud of the role this team provided in responding to COVID-19. It was, at times, extremely challenging for all staff in this testing site – working outside in a tent in full PPE in both times of high demand…
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Keeping families connected
“To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere, without moving anything but your heart” ― Phyllis Theroux Visitor restrictions, whilst in place to keep patients, staff and the community safe during the current pandemic, can prove challenging for the loved ones of those in hospital. Being keenly aware that regular contact with a loved one is an important part of a patients stay with us, Northern Health has a number of ways to help families remain informed and connected, including a virtual visit. One of these ways is for families and friends to send a letter to be printed…
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Awarding our ISS heroes
Three of our ISS PPE Spotters – Simranjeet Kaur, Bruce Watts, and Anu Bharti, have been awarded an ISS Hero Award. Several of our ward nurses provided positive feedback for the three ISS PPE Spotters, saying, “Simran and Anu are both standouts, going above and beyond in all their duties. Bruce is also very diligent in watching the lifts for meal deliveries.” The nurses agreed that Simranjeet, Bruce and Anu performed at a standard for others to follow. Aktapreet Kaur, Spotter Team Leader, who nominated them for the ISS Hero Award, said the role of PPE spotters was to make…