September 2023
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R.E.A.C.H. out for patient safety
World Patient Safety Day (WPSD), observed annually on 17 September, aims to raise global awareness about patient safety and calls for solidarity and united action by all countries and international partners to reduce patient harm. The day is one of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global public health days, and brings together patients, families, carers, communities, health workers and leaders to show their commitment to patient safety. The theme for this year is ‘engaging patients for patient safety’ with the slogan ‘elevate the voice of patients.’ Through this slogan, the WHO calls on all stakeholders to take necessary action to…
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Northern Hospital Epping is fully live with the EMR!
Today marks the last day of Northern Health’s official EMR go live. The last wards to go live at Northern Hospital Epping were Wards 3, 8, 22, and 23. Dialysis at Epping, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn also went live with the EMR today. Thanks to the EMR super users and clinical transition team, we had a relatively smooth go live in the past two weeks. Post go live support will continue during hypercare, meaning the EMR team, help desk and super user will be available 24/7 next week. The team will continue monitoring and deploying resources to areas needing extra help.…
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Get to know: Sophie Dodson
#WeAreNorthern Meet Sophie Dodson, Operations Manager, Northern Imaging Victoria. Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? A: Strong skinny latte – one coffee a day, so it needs to do the job. Q: Tell us about your role at Northern Health. A: Initially, I came across from radiology to Northern Health as a project manager to work on the Northern Imaging Victoria (NIV) project to bring radiology in-house. After our go live in three weeks, I will be the Operations Manager for NIV. Q: What does a typical day at work look like for you? A: Currently, as we are…
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Northern Health welcomes our first EMR baby!
Today, Wards 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 MAC, MITH, NITH, Oncology Medical Day Unit, NOAH, MOAH, Maternity Specialty Clinics in Epping, Broadmeadows, and Craigieburn are going live with the EMR. We also welcomed our first EMR baby, Noah Kochatt, at 11.45 pm last night. Mother, Reshma Kochatt, is a Mental Health Social Worker at Broadmeadows Hospital. “I think EMR will be a better system for Northern Health’s mums and bubs moving forward, as our record will be in one place,” said Reshma. Molly Mathew, Nurse Unit Manager of Ward 12, is thrilled to welcome the EMR. “It has been…
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We’re here to hear: R U OK? Day
On R U OK? Day, and every day, Northern Health is committed to supporting the psychological health and wellbeing of all our staff. Today is R U OK? Day, a national day of action to remind everyone that every day is the day to ask ‘R U OK?’ and to start a meaningful conversations whenever they spot the signs that someone might be struggling. The theme of ‘I’m here to hear’ encourages us all to not only ask ‘R U OK?’ but to genuinely listen and to make sure you are giving your mate, colleague, family member or loved one…
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Donation that warms both milk and hearts
Thanks to the generous fundraising efforts of UBC – Uncle Bobs Club, a local north-west Melbourne branch of the Victorian charity, Northern Hospital Epping has been fortunate to receive four Medela Milk Warmers, valued at just over $5,600. These warmers have proven to be a valuable addition for nursing staff and new parents, providing them with convenient equipment that is easy to use. The Medela Milk Warmers play a crucial role in ensuring that babies in our care receive milk at a consistent temperature, maintaining its integrity. “The new technology milk warmers help to maintain the optimal integrity of human…
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Northern Hospital Epping is going live with the EMR today!
The wait is over – Northern Hospital Epping is finally live with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) today! The first wards to go live with the EMR are Wards 2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, Operating Theatres, Recovery, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, Day Procedure Unit, HITH, and Transit Lounge. We are expecting to transition more than 100 patients today, via a total of 11 clinical transition teams stationed at Epping. If you see someone in a pink vest, make sure you don’t disturb them, as they require total concentration to transition patients to the EMR. “The team are well prepared and…
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Step on Sepsis at Northern Health
This Wednesday, 13 September, is World Sepsis Day – an annual event to raise awareness and reduce the worldwide burden of sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection damages its own organs and tissues. This process, if left untreated or incorrectly treated, can lead to septic shock or death. Many of those who do survive sepsis can face lifelong consequences which can impact their day-to-day functioning. According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, sepsis accounts for at least 11 million deaths worldwide each year. Yet, depending on the country and education, sepsis is…