June 2024
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Get to know: Erin Edwards
#WeAreNorthern Meet Erin Edwards, Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 21. What is your coffee order? Skinny cap please! How long have you worked at Northern Health, and in what roles? I’ve been with Northern for over 17 years. Fourteen of those years have been spent working as an ANUM, and now as a part-time NUM on Ward 21. I’ve moved across a few different wards in this time, mostly medicine, with a stint in ED. What are the best things about working at Northern? The friendships I’ve made. Some of my best friends are other nurses I’ve met while working here.…
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Kilmore District Hospital launches new menu for better patient care
Northern Health is delighted to announce the launch of our new inpatient and aged care menu at Kilmore District Hospital. This menu is the result of extensive planning and collaboration aimed at transforming the gastronomic experience and nutritional wellbeing of our patients. Developed with consumer collaboration and considering their preferences, the new menu not only complies with the nutrition and food quality standards for adults in Victorian public hospitals and residential aged care services, but also embraces the sensory and sentimental aspects associated with food. “With a focus on increased choice, nutritional optimisation, aroma, texture and presentation, our meals aim…
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A time to remember – Northern Health Memorial Service
Last week, Northern Health’s Spiritual Care, Palliative Care and Social Work teams hosted a memorial service to honour the memory of those who passed away at Northern Health. The service, ‘A time to remember’, was an opportunity for loved ones and staff to join together to remember those who passed away at Northern Health between June 2023 and November 2023. The service also paid tribute to Northern Health staff who have passed away. The event was attended by many loved ones and staff, including Dr Andrea Kattula, Northern Health Board Member, Associate Professor Jason Cirone, Chief Allied Health Officer, who…
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Dining with dignity at Ian Brand Residential Care
Northern Health’s Dietetics, Speech Pathology and Food Services departments, with support from Support Services and Ian Brand Residential Care management, have led the implementation of a new style of texture modified meals at Bundoora Centre’s Ian Brand Residential Care. Texture modified meals are provided to patients and residents across Northern Health who have swallowing problems, otherwise known as dysphagia. Food and drinks are modified to make swallowing safer as well as reduce the risk of choking and aspiration. The meals are provided in consultation with a speech pathologist who prescribes the required level of texture following a detailed swallowing assessment.…
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Northern Health accredited as a CPA Recognised Employer Partner
On Thursday, 23 May 2024, the Australian Chapter of the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) visited Northern Health to provide a certificate in recognition of our Recognised Employer Partner accreditation. The certificate was formally presented to Rick Garotti, Northern Health’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller, and is now proudly displayed in the office of Basil Ireland, Northern Health’s Chief Financial Officer. The Recognised Employer Partner accreditation is widely esteemed and highly valued by the CPA. Northern Health is one of only 400 global employers and one of the few healthcare services in Australia to be formally accredited with this…
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Get to know: Dorothy Tu
#WeAreNorthern Meet Dorothy Tu, Deputy Director (Clinical), Pharmacy. Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? Like a true Melbournian, I like my coffee simple and strong. My preferred coffee order is a Melbourne Magic. Q: What does your role as Deputy Director of Pharmacy entail? Aside from the managerial tasks associated with the job, the Deputy Director of Pharmacy (Clinical) involves supporting a team of highly skilled clinical pharmacists to ensure the hospital ward services are looked after with a strong focus on patient care and safety. Q: How did you come to work in pharmacy? I originally studied Pharmaceutical…
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ICT launches AD Separation and Modernisation Project
Northern Health ICT has launched a project aimed at enhancing security, control and efficiency by establishing a dedicated and secure Active Directory (AD). The Active Directory and Separation and Modernisation Project is a major upgrade to Northern Health’s ICT infrastructure, in partnership with Logicalis. Running until September 2024, the project will better protect our systems, ensure a reliable service for all staff and prepare for future technological advancements. Currently, Northern Health shares ICT administration with Melbourne Health, which limits control and increases cyber threat vulnerability. “By moving to our own AD, Northern Health staff will have improved security, meaning better…
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Congratulations to the recipients of the NH Research Grants Program
Northern Health is committed to strengthening the research culture across the organisation. To support this growth and boost Northern Health’s contributions to the broader research community, a variety of research grants have been made available: Northern Health Foundation Grant ($50,000) – A premier research grant which is a competitive grant based on track record, with a view to building capacity towards Category 1 research success. Only one grant was available under this category. Research @ Northern Support Grants ($20,000) – A grant that supports research initiation or establishment at Northern Health. Available to early career researchers, on an equal footing…