2022
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Training allied health professionals
Representatives from our allied health team took part in a Complex Case Series webinar last week, aimed at providing free education and training to allied health professionals across Victoria. The Allied Health Clinical Educator’s Network (AHCEN) has developed a format of complex case webinars that allow experienced allied health professionals to problem solve and talk
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Kind words from our community
Northern Health often receives messages and comments of appreciation from the community across our social media channels. We are so grateful and proud of the care our staff provide each and every day – and this doesn’t go unnoticed in the eyes of patients and their families. Read some of the messages and wonderful feedback
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Kickstart your fitness journey
Earlier this year, People and Culture conducted an Idea Scale survey, asking staff how they can be best rewarded and recognised for the work they do. By providing staff with this opportunity, People and Culture have partnered with two companies – Fitness Passport and Wherefit, to bring Northern Health employees a tailored wellness package. Fitness
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National Reconciliation Week: Be Brave. Make Change
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is marked each year from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. At the 1967 referendum, Australians voted overwhelmingly to amend the Constitution to allow the Commonwealth to make laws for Aboriginal
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Managing patient pain
Northern Health has an Acute Pain Service to assist with patient pain management. The service was established in 2012 in response to a move in Australian hospitals that patients have better outcomes, reduced length of hospital stay and less complications post surgery if there is a dedicated team managing their pain. Prior to 2012, intensive
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Go Dry this July
Northern Health Foundation is once again taking part in Dry July, to raise vital funds for people affected by cancer. This year, the Foundation is raising money to refurbish the outdoor area in Ward 3 at Northern Hospital Epping, that’ll soon become the Palliative Care Unit (PCU). Currently, our PCU is at Epping Gardens. Julius
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How are you feeling about the EMR so far?
Northern Health is approximately 11 months away from launching our Electronic Medical Record (EMR). As we continue to work closely with our Subject Matter Experts and Accountable Leaders to design and validate system workflows, from now until July, the team is also planning for operational readiness for the high-risk workflows with respective owners to ensure
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National Palliative Care Week: It’s your right
National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) 22 – 28 May, seeks to raise awareness about the rights of all Australians to access high-quality palliative care when and where they need it. Acknowledging that palliative care is a universal human right, this year’s theme seeks to broaden perceptions, understanding and appreciation of palliative care, demonstrating its role