2022
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World Pharmacist Day: Prescribe Success
Yesterday was World Pharmacist Day – a celebration of every pharmacist, pharmaceutical scientist and others who work in this field. This year’s theme is, ‘Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world’, which aims to showcase pharmacy’s positive impact on health around the world, and to further strengthen solidarity among the profession. Here at Northern
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Get to know: Danika Arney
In today’s ‘Get to know’ profile, we catch up with Danika Arney, Senior Clinician – Occupational Therapy (OT). Firstly, what’s your coffee order? I don’t drink coffee, but will occasionally have an almond hot chocolate. Why and how did you choose your specialty? I always wanted to work in health, and help people. Whilst in
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This is Clinical Documentation Integrity Week
This week, we celebrate Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) programs at healthcare services around Australia. Here at Northern Health, it is a time to recognise our CDI professionals and the vital role they play in improving patient safety, enhancing the quality of healthcare data and ensuring the financial sustainability of health services. Often, the documentation in
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Book in time at the Northern Health library
Book in time at the Northern Health library, and become immersed in all it has to offer! The Northern Health library provides staff and students connection to quality evidence-based health information to support research, student and patient care, and to continue professional development. Located near the Fit Testing Centre and Lecture Theatre at Northern Hospital
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World Sepsis Day
Today is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. It can lead to shock, failure of multiple organs, and death – especially if not recognised early and treated promptly. Sepsis is a global health crisis. It affects between 47
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Welcome Raavi Sandhu, NUM of Ian Brand Residential Care
Welcome Ravinder Sandhu, the new Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) of Ian Brand Residential Care (IBRC) at Bundoora Centre. Raavi started at Northern Health two months ago and has worked as a NUM for the past seven years in aged care. “I am passionate about aged care and looking after our older people, as well as
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World Physiotherapy Day
Yesterday was World Physiotherapy Day, an opportunity to recognise the work physiotherapists do for their patients, and showcase the significant role the profession makes to the health and wellbeing of the community. This year’s focus for World Physiotherapy Day is osteoarthritis, and the role physiotherapists play in the prevention and management of people affected by
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R U OK? Day: A conversation could change a life
Are you OK? It’s a simple question, yet can have a life changing impact. R U OK? Day is a chance for us to pause, reflect and evaluate how we can better support ourselves and each other. A friendly smile, a coffee catch up or a wave in the hallway can go a long way in