November 2024
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Northern Health’s Digital Care Pathway for Paediatric Tonsillectomy
The Paediatric Tonsillectomy Digital Care Pathway (DCP) at Northern Health is designed to support children undergoing tonsillectomy. As one of the most common surgical procedures for children, typically required for recurrent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep apnoea, this pathway aims to make the process as smooth as possible for both the child and their family. Starting with our little patients in the Children’s Ward, the program ensures a positive surgical experience and enhances patient care through comprehensive education and information provided both preoperatively and postoperatively. Through the My Health@Northern app, parents and caregivers receive educational brochures and videos covering all aspects…
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Allied Health Clinical Education Network – Complex Case Webinar Series
The depth and breadth of allied health clinical expertise at Northern Health was recently showcased through involvement in the Allied Health Clinical Education Network (AHCEN) complex case series webinar on Functional Neurological Disorders. These webinars provide free education and training to allied health professionals across Victoria, with the format developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, when face-to-face training opportunities for all health professional ceased. The sessions were primarily designed to support early career allied health professionals and focus on facilitated case discussions. They also provide experienced interprofessional panel of allied health professionals with the opportunity to problem-solve and discuss their reasoning…
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New endoscopy rooms now open at Northern Hospital Epping
Last month, two new Endoscopy rooms and reprocessing areas opened at Northern Hospital Epping. The Ward 9 team moved into the new rooms that boast larger spaces set up with the latest technology to enable our staff to deliver quality care to patients. The journey to last month’s go-live had been a long one, commencing about seven years ago. After identifying that the old rooms were non-compliant with Australian standards, submissions were made to build two new rooms within the existing footprint of what was the old theatre recovery room. “It’s a very exciting time for the Ward9/Endoscopy Team that…
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We are Northern: Meet the Termination of Pregnancy team at Broadmeadows Hospital
For the past six years, the Abortion Service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community in Melbourne’s north. As part of Northern Health’s commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare, the service offers both early medication and surgical abortion in a pro-choice, safe, and supportive environment. Operating on Thursdays and Fridays, the clinic is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled professionals including clinical midwives, doctors, a counsellor/social worker, and a research midwife. Together they ensure that patients receive the highest level of care and support throughout their journey. The abortion service at Broadmeadows Hospital is…
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Get to know: Amanda Byrne
#WeAreNorthern As we mark a milestone of one year since the amalgamation of Northern Health and Kilmore District Hospital, we sat down with Amanda Byrne, Clinical Education Coordinator at Kilmore, to discuss her journey, her passion for education, and what keeps her motivated. Q. Could I start with your coffee order, please? Cappuccino – but I’m not too fussed, any coffee will do. Q. You are the Clinical Education Coordinator at Kilmore – what does the job entail? As the Clinical Education Coordinator at Kilmore, I plan and manage undergraduate student placements, and work with the education team to provide…