August 2024
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Partnering in healthcare: VVED and Nurse-On-Call
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) and Nurse-On-Call (NOC) have collaborated to support more patients to receive the care they need at home, helping to avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department. Since the collaboration’s inception in August 2023, nearly 20,000 NOC callers, who would have previously been advised to attend an emergency department, have
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Exploring the future of simulation in healthcare education
Rapid advancements in technology are set to revolutionise simulation-based education in healthcare training, with artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), improved audio-visual hardware, ‘built for purpose’ software and high-fidelity manikins leading the charge. These innovations are poised to transform the ‘simulated’ landscape by creating more immersive, lifelike environments, where learners can safely
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A bittersweet goodbye: Farewell and good luck to Northern Health’s CE Siva Sivarajah
Today, we bid farewell to our esteemed Chief Executive, Siva Sivarajah. As Northern Health’s inspiring leader for nearly a decade, Siva’s departure marks a moment of pride and reflection not only for us, but for the broader Victorian health community. Siva’s journey at Northern Health has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since joining us in
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Happy First Birthday Education and Training Division!
Northern Health’s Education and Training Division recently marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its first birthday. Over the past year, the division has been instrumental in guiding staff and the community through significant organisational changes, including the implementation of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and preparation for short-notice accreditation. Initially, the division
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It’s never too late for the flu vaccine
Influenza is a highly contagious disease, which can usually be prevented by receiving the flu vaccine. It’s the most important measure to prevent the flu and its complications and is recommended for all people aged six months and over. At Northern Health, the flu vaccine is mandatory for all staff, clinical and non-clinical. Barsha Baral,
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Northern Health unveils new state-of-the-art PET/CT department
Northern Health is proud to announce the launch of its new PET/CT department, which commenced operations on Monday, 12 August 2024, and will be fully operational by the end of the month. The PET/CT team is led by a distinguished group of Nuclear Medicine Specialists, including A/Prof Stephen Schlicht, Dr Tony Hannah, Dr Raghava Karri
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Successful Accreditation outcome for Northern Health
Northern Health has achieved successful Accreditation during the Short Notice Assessment, conducted from 6 – 10 May 2024. The Accreditation assessment involved on-site visits by assessors, independent of the health service, who spent time at Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Kilmore District Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre, along with all transitioned mental health services.
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Get to know: Margaret Trajkovski
#WeAreNorthern Meet Margaret Trajkovski, Pharmacy Technician. 1. What is your coffee order? Regular skinny latte, extra hot. 2. What is your role at Northern Health and what does it entail? I have been working as a pharmacy technician since 2015. The role as a pharmacy technician is looking after medications across all Northern Health. Those